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AZ Professional Home Inspection Online Course

$445
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: Education: 0 Field: 84 Total Hours: 84
Description
State Requirements

The 84-hour AZ Professional Home Inspection Online 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 and professional success
  • Arizona’s Standards of Professional Practice that outline what home inspectors must include, exclude, and avoid when conducting inspections
  • Licensing, education, ethics, and reporting requirements set by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration to ensure consistent professional standards
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State Requirements For Arizona

Requirements to Become an Arizona Home Inspector

  • Arizona home inspection education hours: 84 hours
  • Home inspections required for certification: 30 parallel inspections
  • Exam Required: NHIE
  • Application Fee: $245 (other fees may apply)
  • Insurance Requirements: E&O insurance of $200,000 in aggregate and $100,000 per OR a bond for $25,000
  • Notarized application is not required
  • Background check: AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) clearance card required
  • Fingerprinting is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: Annually from day after issuance

Arizona State Licensing Board