This program is designed with a series of 7 courses that will assist students in combining essential technical home
inspection theory with the everyday understanding of the home inspection and
reporting process. The courses are specifically targeted at the major areas of
study (system and various components) that provides the necessary knowledge of
the house as a system. It will also emphasize the vital importance of the
inspection standards, inspection protocol, occupational health and safety, use
of home inspection tools, and the onsite home
inspection process, and significance of conveying home inspection information
to clients in a precise and professional manner.
This web-based blended learning home inspection
program allows the participant to participate at your convenience on your
computer. The various courses provides basic and more detailed technical content covering all parts of the home inspection
process . The Building Science course includes building dynamics to help inspectors attain a better understanding of what causes many problems in a home. The Ethics & Reporting course covers ethics, legal and reporting obligations. Each course is complimented with webinar-based direct instruction sessions. This allows face-to-face interaction between the instructor that provides
the participants the opportunity to review case studies and practical home
inspection topics, as well as get feedback or review of course materials directly from
the instructor.
This program of study meets and exceeds the
academic education requirements National Certification Program requirements
offering 480 hours of home inspection education. The
ISS100 - Fundamentals course provides a broad overview of a
career in home inspections. While knowledge of residential construction is
helpful, it is not mandatory.
Program fee is $999.00 (Skype required for webinar sessions)