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National Professional Home Inspection Online Course

$445

This product includes:

LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: Education: 0 Course: 90 Total Hours: 90

Description

State Requirements

The National Professional Home Inspection Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare aspiring home inspectors for licensing exams (where required) and professional practice. This course equips learners with technical knowledge and the practical skills to evaluate residential properties, identify structural and system defects, and report findings with accuracy and integrity.

Beginning with an introduction to the home inspection profession and reporting standards, learners progress through systematic instruction on every major home system and component. Modules include detailed coverage of foundations, structures, roofs, ceilings, interiors, exteriors, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems, as well as site conditions. Each section combines foundational knowledge with real-world examples of common defects, illustrated through images and videos, ensuring learners not only recognize conditions but also understand their implications for safety, performance, and long-term maintenance.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on professional responsibilities, including pre-inspection agreements, clear communication with clients, and adherence to requisite standards of practice. By the conclusion, learners are fully prepared to identify defects, document them effectively, and communicate findings to clients in a professional report format. Topics include:

Comprehensive coverage of all major home systems
Foundations, basements, crawlspaces, and structural components
Roof and ceiling systems, including framing and sheathing
Exterior inspection of siding, windows, doors, and grading
Interior inspection of walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, and finishes
Plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems
Site conditions, drainage, and environmental considerations
Identification of common and critical defects
Emphasis on safety and structural performance issues
Real-world examples drawn from inspection scenarios
Guidance on when to recommend further evaluation
Pre-inspection agreements and inspection limitations
Clear client communication and professional reporting
Adherence to industry ethics and standards of practice
Preparation for licensing exams (where required) and professional success

Package Content:

State Requirements For Alaska

Requirements to Become a Alaska Home Inspector

Home Inspector Registration Application Packet
Exam Required: ASHI/NHIE/ICC (depending on what you want to inspect)
Application Fee: $350+ (Other fees may apply, be sure to verify with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing.)
Insurance Requirements: Surety bond: $10,000; Liability insurance: $20,000 property damage, $50,000 injury or death to one person, $100,000 injury or death to more than one person
Notarized application is required
No background check, but need to disclose, and fingerprints are not required
Minimum age requirement: 18 years old

Home Inspection License Expiration: 6/30 every two years (even)

Alaska State Licensing Board

Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing establishes the Alaska Home Inspector Licensing Requirements