ICA will help you fulfill the home inspection training requirements in most US states and Canada. No matter your work or educational background, we’ve got a roadmap for you to follow to success. Not only will our course prepare you to obtain your home inspection license, it will also equip you for the real world. Don’t just take our word for it, read our testimonials to see what our graduates have to say!
All home inspection training materials are available online 24/7, which allows you to proceed at your own pace. Using a tablet or other digital device, the classes can be taken any time that’s convenient.
Online Home Inspection Training
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| Online Home Inspection Course (Spanish) | $495.00Add to cart |
| BUNDLE: Online Home Inspection Course (English) plus Spanish Course | $995.00Add to cart |
Please Note: The Spanish course is not approved as qualifying education in any state with home inspector education requirements. This course is a professional development resource for those who want to learn more about the trade in their native language. The National Home Inspector's Exam (NHIE) is in English, with no Spanish option currently available. If your state requires you to take the national exam, you must prepare to take it in English.
What's included in ICA's Training Packages?
ICA now offers three value-packed training options, which are designed to let you to choose exactly what you need to be successful in your home inspection career. See what's included for each below.
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Online Home Inspection Course ICA's award-winning online home inspection course is available to you on-demand 24/7, and features fully narrated videos by our expert instructors.
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Multiple Live Classroom Locations ICA has live classes in 17 states and counting! Check our website to see if we offer classes in your area. Learn more. |
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Digital Badge ICA partners with Credly, a widely trusted digital credentialing company, to provide our graduates with a versatile and secure digital badge. Learn more. |
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Report Software Included at No Extra Charge This is an invaluable tool that allows you to produce attractive reports for your inspections. ICA includes full report software for life. Learn more. |
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Home Inspector Pro Software 90-Day Free Trial NEW! Home Inspector Pro is a premium, feature-rich report writing software that grows with you and your business. With your ICA subscription, you can try it out risk-free for 90 days. |
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ICA Perks - Exclusive Offers and Discounts ICA offers discounts and free trials for a wide range of products and services relevant to your home inspection career. Learn more. |
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ASHI 1-Year Membership NEW! The nation's most prestigious professional association for home inspectors, with resources and services to take your career to the next level. Enjoy a one-year membership on us, a value of $449! |
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ICA 360 1-Year Membership An extensive library of professional development resources such as topical webinars, over 60 videos of virtual inspections, and much more. |
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NHIE e-Book Study Guides NEW! Two high-quality eBook study guides written by the authors of the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE), normally valued at $150. Learn more. |
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Mold & Radon Inspection Certifications NEW! Mold & Radon courses (available for selected states) allow you to provide valuable extra services, a value of up to $555. Learn more. |
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ICA Premier Inspector (IPI) Digital Badge NEW! ICA’s highest designation, showing your expertise in home inspection with specialties in mold and radon. Learn more. |
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Industry Veteran Instructors
ICA’s home inspector training instructors are knowledgeable and highly experienced industry professionals. Having personally performed thousands of home and commercial property inspections, they’ve seen and done it all. Through fully narrated streaming video classes, ICA’s instructors cover the entire home inspection process. Everything from the basics of home inspections to starting your new career as a certified home inspector and promoting your home inspection business is included. Below is a preview of ICA’s online video instruction.
Online Home Inspection Course Outline
- Overview of Home Inspections
Provides an introduction and review of the home inspection industry - Legal and Business Aspects
Forming a business, pre-inspection agreements, insurance, marketing - The Inspection Process
Method of inspecting a house, Standards of Practice - Roofing 1
Roofing terms, materials, shingles types, roofing inspection process - Roofing 2
Roofing inspection process continued, roofing defects - Exterior 1
Site as it affects the home, grading, siding materials, defects - Exterior 2
Trim, porches, decks, stops, steps, paving, vegetation, defects - Structure 1
Structural basics, beams, joists, trusses, roof and wall framing, foundations - Structure 2
Structural inspection and defect recognition - Interior 1
Attics, insulation, interior rooms, walls, windows, doors - Interior 2
Bathrooms, kitchens, household appliances, basements, crawl spaces - Plumbing 1
Supply and waste piping, cross connections, vents, drainage - Plumbing 2
Fixtures, faucets, water heaters - Plumbing 3
Water heaters continued, fuel piping and storage, sump and ejector pumps - Heating 1
Combustion air requirements, forced air heating inspection process - Heating 2
Hydronic heating systems inspection process - Heating 3
Space heating, fireplaces, wood stoves, chimneys and vents - Air Conditioning 1
Refrigeration theory, split systems, ductless split systems, high-velocity - Air Conditioning 2
Air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps - Electrical 1
Electrical theory, service drops, wire gauges - Electrical 2
Wire material and types, electrical panels - Electrical 3
Main panels, sub panels - Electrical 4
Outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors - Report Writing
Providing a proper written report for the client - Marketing 1
Strategies for building your home inspection business - Marketing 2
Strategies for building your home inspection business - Commercial Inspection
Inspecting commercial buildings, covers ASTM standards - Inspection with Drones
Using a drone to complete roof inspections
Home Inspection Report Software
As part of your $695 tuition, you will receive Report Form Pro Nitro from Home Inspection Report LLC. Considered to be the gold standard of home inspection report software, Report Form Pro Nitro is well worth enrollment in our home inspection classes. This is a $399 value included! And there is no catch. There aren’t any activation or on-going fees either. You can generate home inspection reports from an iPad, iPhone, Android phone, or tablet. No matter your preferred device, Report Form Pro Nitro allows you to quickly and easily share photos, videos, and notes you take during the inspection process. With just a click of a button, you can send your findings to clients. It’s never been easier to point out defects, highlight concerns, or provide evidence of an emerging problem than with this app!
Included Bonus Courses
Upon completing your home inspector training, you’ll want to take advantage of ICA’s Bonus Inspection Courses. While many training schools charge extra for these learning opportunities, our courses are 100% included at no cost for graduates of ICA’s Home Inspector Training and Certification Course.
Below are the online courses available to you at no additional charge as an ICA graduate:
- Mold Inspection: learn to detect mold in both commercial and residential buildings.
- Radon Inspection: self-paced, four-part course where you learn to perform radon inspections for your commercial and residential clients.
- Pool and Spa Inspection: home inspectors are taught to inspect swimming pools and spas, including understanding their mechanical components.
- Septic System Inspection: septic systems are most common in outlying and rural areas. Graduates will understand septic systems, their components and how they work.
- Thermal Imaging: learn how thermal imaging can increase the scope and accuracy of home inspections, along with what special equipment is needed and how it is used.
- Irrigation and Sprinkler System Inspection: created by ICA, this course familiarizes home inspectors with lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems and how to include them in the home inspection process.
- Commercial Property Inspection: this course will help expand your business to offer commercial property inspections as well.
- Mobile, Manufactured, Tiny and Log Home Inspection: over 25 million Americans live in alternative housing. This course will teach you how to inspect the unique aspects of these types of homes.
- Lead Paint Inspection: this course will teach you the health, safety and welfare issues surrounding lead paint.
- Well Water Testing and Inspection: learn how to perform well water testing, including details surrounding the testing procedures and what to do if you detect the presence of bacteria or pollutants.
- Wood Destroying Organisms: This online course will teach you what you need to know to perform a wood destroying organism inspection (e.g., termites) in addition to your typical home inspection.
- Asbestos Inspection: learn how to identify asbestos during a home inspection and the details surrounding asbestos mitigation procedures.
- Building a Multi-Inspector Business: learn how to build and grow your business from a sole proprietor to a firm with multiple inspectors.
- Marketing for Home Inspectors: learn how to market and grow your business successfully.
- Home Inspector Exam Prep Course: pass the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE) on the first try. This course contains 700 practice questions to get you ready for the exam.
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