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SD Professional Home Inspection Online Course

$445

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Education: 0 Field: 40 Total Hours: 40

Description

State Requirements

The 40-hour SD 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
Preparation for licensing exams and professional success
South Dakota Codified Laws Title 36, Chapter 21C, Section 4(4) and Administrative Rule 20:74:02:06, outlining licensing, education, insurance, and enforcement requirements
South Dakota’s Standards of Practice, established by the Real Estate Commission, which define the required inspection scope, reporting procedures, and professional conduct

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State Requirements For South Dakota

Requirements to Become a South Dakota Home Inspector

South Dakota’s home inspector registration is two-tiered: Registered Home Inspector and Licensed Home Inspector. Inspectors must first apply as a Registered Home Inspector prior to completing the requirements to become a Licensed Home Inspector.

South Dakota home inspection education hours: 40 hours
Exam Required: NHIE (registered inspector)
Inspections required: 100 fee paid inspections (licensed inspector)
Application Fee: $200 (registered inspector)/$200 (licensed inspector) (other fees may apply)
Previous Experience: none (registered inspector) / at least one year as a Registered Home Inspector (licensed inspector)
Notarized application is not required
Background check is required (state and federal)
No minimum age requirement
High School or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: 11/30 every two years

South Dakota State Licensing Board

South Dakota Real Estate Commission establishes the South Dakota Home Inspector Licensing requirements