Inspector Course Curriculum

Comprehensive Inspector Training Course Curriculum

*Some courses follow a different curriculum based on their state’s requirements.*

Online Education via iGo’s Learning Management System = 40 Hours

Lesson 1 – Home Inspection Techniques – 9 topics – 1 quiz – 2 hours

Lesson 2 – The Logical Path of a Home Inspection – 11 topics – 1 quiz – 2 hours

Lesson 3 – Roof Inspection – 16 topics – 10 quizzes – 7 hours

Lesson 4 – Plumbing Inspection – 17 topics – 11 quizzes – 7 hours

Lesson 5 – Mechanical Inspection (includes heating/cooling) – 13 topics – 8 quizzes – 7 hours

Lesson 6 – Structure, Exterior & Interior Inspection – 10 topics – 5 quizzes – 7 hours

Lesson 7 – Electrical Inspection – 4 topics – 2 quizzes – 6 hours

Lesson 8 – Electrical Panel Inspection – 3 topics – 3 quizzes – 2 hours

Live Instruction = 80 Hours

Day 1 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – The Home Inspection Process – 8 hours

Educational Objective 1: The learner will know the entire process of performing a full home inspection. This portion of the class is designed to give the learner an overview of the home inspection, where to start, how to proceed through the house, which systems and components must be inspected and how to report the findings. We will also focus on communication with the homeowner, home buyer and real estate agents present during the job. The learner will be taught the history of the inspection business and review current industry standards of practice and code of ethics.

Day 2 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – Roof Systems Inspection – 8 hours

Educational Objective 2: The learner will know how to identify and inspect roofing components using applicable standards for material selection and installation procedures to assess immediate and long-term safety and maintenance issues that can affect people or the performance of the building. Know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 3 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – Structure Inspection – 8 hours

Educational Objective 3: The learner will know how to identify and inspect structural system elements using applicable standards for material selection and installation procedures to assess immediate and long-term safety and maintenance issues that may affect people or the structural stability of the building. Know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 4 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – Exterior Inspection – 8 hours

Educational Objective 4: The learner will know how to identify and inspect building exterior components using applicable standards for material selection and installation procedures to assess immediate and long-term safety and maintenance issues that can affect people or the performance of the building. Know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 5 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – Plumbing Systems Inspection – 8 hours

Educational Objective 5: The learner will know how to identify and inspect plumbing systems using applicable standards for material selection and installation procedures to assess immediate and long-term safety and maintenance issues that may affect people or the performance of the building. Know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 6 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – HVAC – Heating Systems Inspection – 8 hours

Educational Objective 6: The learner will know how to identify and inspect heating systems using applicable standards for material selection and installation procedures to assess immediate and long-term safety and maintenance issues that may affect people or the performance of the building. Know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 7 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – HVAC & Separate Cooling Systems Inspection – 8 hours

Educational Objective 7: The learner will know how to identify and inspect cooling systems using applicable standards for material selection and installation procedures to assess immediate and long-term safety and maintenance issues that may affect people or the performance of the building. Know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 8 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – Electrical Systems Inspection – 8 hours

Educational Objective 8: The learner will know how to identify and inspect electrical system elements using applicable standards for material selection and installation procedures to assess immediate and long-term safety and maintenance issues or affect people. Know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 9 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – Interior Inspection – 8 hours

Educational Objective 9: The learner will know how to identify and inspect interior components using applicable standards for material selection, installation procedures, and maintenance to assess immediate and long-term safety issues as they may affect people or the performance of the building. Know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 10 – 8 AM – 6:00 PM – Site Conditions that Affect the Structure – 8 hours

Educational Objective 10: The learner will know how to identify and inspect site conditions using applicable standards for material selection and installation procedures to assess immediate and long-term safety and maintenance issues that can affect the building or people. The learner will know which professional and/or resource is most appropriate to refer a client to for maintenance/correction of defects.

Day 11 – Perform Home Inspection on your Own

Inspect a typical single family residence and write an inspection report. Know the logical path of the inspection, how to use inspection software and how to communicate the inspection findings to the buyer, homeowner and real estate agents

3-5 Hours Field Inspection
1-3 Hours Write inspection report
Submit report to instructor for review

Field Inspection Experience (in addition to the 120 Hour Course Time)

Attend 3 live home inspections with Certified Inspectors and write reports – approximately – 20 hours – Days and times vary. You will schedule these with the InspectionGo office.

Software Used:

Home Inspector Pro – Current Version – This sample software is provided in the course fee.

Distance Education Equipment Requirements:

80 GB hard drive or higher, 2 GB Ram or higher, 2.0 GHz Intel or AMD processor, Windows XP or Windows 7 or later/ OS 10.6 or later, Soundcard, MS Office 2007 or later, Office 2008 (for MAC) or later, Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, Firefox 3.6 or later, Google Chrome 7.0 or later, Safari 5.0 or later.

Books/Equipment:

All supplies for the program selected will be provided within the course fee. Lost, mutilated, or stolen items will be replaced at the expense of the student.

Michael Leonard

2024-02-15

Well organized and structured format. The staff are professional, highly trained and accessible - highly recommend.

Troy Fries

2024-02-13

Very informational, easy to navigate and great technical support. Friendly and helpful. Great Course, Highly recommended

Kurt Westberg

2024-02-03

Everything was going great, especially liked at your own pace. I had some set backs when the course wouldn't remembered my last place, once I called customer support they had fixed it and didn't do it again. Finished course before deadline, but need to do ride a long.

MKS Construction and Inspections

2024-01-30

Im a General Contractor by trade and I hold several related licenses and IGo is by far the best online course and school i've been enrolled in. The course work was not only very Intelligible but It kept me engaged through out all the course modules. I was amazed at how much of the practice exam questions where on the State exam of course worded slightly different but yet very recognizable. The staff is second to none. Waylon has been beyond engaging In helping me in not only getting set up with the right course package for me but also steering me in the right direction towards getting started as soon as I achieved my state exam pass which I have done successfully thanks to the IGo team. Kevin and his behind the scenes team whom have addressed any and all of my questions and I have a lot of them regarding the after math of passing and getting started in my new career have been instrumental to me being recently hired as a Home Inspector. I don't normally write reviews like this but this team has blown me away with their true desire to help get their students not only to pass the state exam but to also succeed in our new careers. I highly recommend IGo for all of your licensing needs. Thanks to the IGo team. I greatly appreciate you all.

Ramel

2024-01-15

This has been an awesome experience. from beginning to end all personnel involved in this process has be very patient and professional. Most importantly responsive

Daniel Camacho

2024-01-11

The whole course took me 6 weeks to complete. It was very intensive and very informative! I feel that I have gained so much knowledge that will help me to be a success in my new career path as a home inspector. Thank you iGoAcademy. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to start a career in home inspecting.