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Advanced Electrical $199 15% discount to members, add member code to orders
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Many home inspectors are intimidated by the electrical part of the inspection. However, having knowledge of the code and how to apply that knowledge to a home inspection is critical. The home inspection standards and state laws clearly state that code inspections are not a requirement of the home inspection. But having this knowledge should prepare you to do a more thorough electrical inspection. Communicating safety hazards and educating you client with suggestions about dealing with your finding is what the electrical inspection is all about.
Inspecting Pools and Spas $99 15% discount to members, add member code to orders
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Maximize your earning potential by adding Inspecting Pools and Spas to your service offerings. This course is taught by a seasoned inspector who has inspected thousands upon thousands of pools and spas. Learn about the complex and often misunderstood areas of Pool and Spa Inspections during this comprehensive yet fun course. Get ready to dive into an additional revenue source.
Advanced HVAC $149 15% discount to members, add member code to orders
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This online instructor led course will provide you with the knowledge needed to properly inspect and report upon heating systems. Whether you are a seasoned professional or are just starting out, you will gain valuable information from this course. This course will start by familiarizing you with the history of heat and heating systems. You will learn different ways heat is transferred and the heat requirements in a home. Basic components of several types of heating systems will be described and you will then be led through the proper function/operation of these heating systems, what to look for during an inspection and how to properly report your findings.
Introduction to Green Building $59 15% discount to members, add member code to orders
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Green Building "What is Green?" This course offers an in-depth overview of what green building is and how the term relates to the home inspector. You will be introduced to materials and systems the home inspector may see in the next 1-3 years during a property inspection, learn what the built structure has to do with global warming concerns, and how renewable energy and resources technologies will change the way homes use renewable energy. Energy efficiency is discussed and what the home inspector can do to assist homeowners and home buyers in making informed decisions on future renovations considering these issues. Federal tax incentives and resources are reviewed so students can share this information with their client base.
Energy Audit Certification $749 15% discount to members, add member code to orders
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Do you understand the relationship between all the systems in the house and its effect on occupant health, safety and comfort, energy efficiency and durability? With our home energy audit and building inspection training you will learn how various systems interact, and how a flaw in one area can compromise the performance in another system. You don't fix the symptoms without knowing the problems' root causes. Our energy auditor training teaches you the fundamentals of home performance evaluation, home performance assessments and more.

Here are the energy auditor tools included in your online home energy audit and building inspection course:

Over 20 hours of instructor led training online - The instructor will walk you through the concepts of performing a home energy audit. This is the equivalent of taking our nationally certified course in the comfort of your own home. Click here to view the home energy audit course outline.

A 90-minute Field Training DVD - This video takes you through an existing home energy audit from start to finish. It includes worst case combustion safety testing of furnaces, boilers and water heaters, blower door setup and air leakage testing, advance pressure diagnostics, indoor air quality and durability inspections and much more.

A Data Collection Form - this form follows along the video and details step by step how to set-up and perform each diagnostic test, space to record appropriate observations, and guidance on necessary calculations.

Residential Energy Textbook - The best book available on home energy conservation. This book introduces readers to a home's energy-related components and explains all the important possibilities for energy conservation. Readers will learn that effective energy conservation requires a whole-house approach that addresses the biggest energy wasters first.

Exam Simulator - Our practice exams are designed to prepare you to pass the BPI Building Analyst and RESNET exam.

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Distance Learning Master Course $995 15% discount to members, add member code to orders [back to education-training page]
Learn how to be a home inspector. This course delivers all of the advantages of the nationally certified home inspection classroom course with real-time web based convenience. The course is comprised of course books, audio and visual tutorials, exercises and practice quizzes, photos of numerous inspection scenarios, exams and valuable industry updates all delivered to you online.

National Home Inspector Examination Preparation $395 15% discount to members, add member code to orders [back to education-training page]
The purpose of this self-study course is to prepare you to take the National Home Inspector Examination.  This course consists of thousands of practice questions and diagrams, mock exams and quizzes in the Exam Study Guide book as well as on-line.  This proven guide is a necessity for passing any exam including state exams and organizations'.  The questions may seem tricky to you, or repetitive, but this exactly how the NHIE is written and this course will prepare you for that.
Inspecting Heating & Cooling $89 15% discount to members, add member code to orders
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Central heating and air conditioning are big ticket items that cause customers a great deal of concern when buying a home. The home inspector plays an important role in inspecting these systems, giving the customer the needed information and checking systems, especially heating, for safety. You'll want to do a good job for them.
Inspecting Interiors, Insulation and Ventilation $89 15% discount to members, add member code to order [back to education-training page]
As a home inspector, you have to pay attention to the details involved in the interior inspection, no matter how small. They're just as important to the home inspection as the major home systems like heating and electrical.
Inspecting Electrical $89 15% discount to members, add member code to order
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As a home inspector, you have to be familiar with basic wiring practices, NEC requirements, and the details of the electrical inspection. You need to be knowledgeable and cautious when performing the inspection, always aware of safety hazards to report to your customers. They depend on you.
Inspecting Plumbing $89 15% discount to members, add member code to order
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Plumbing systems have undergone a number of changes in the past 90 years, and the home inspector is likely to see them all. The home inspector not only looks for defects such as seepage, leaks, and drips in the system. It helps to be able to inform the customer how the entire system is affected, what repairs are needed, and when actions should be taken. You need to be well prepared to perform a good inspection.
Inspecting Structures $89 15% discount to members, add member code to order
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As a home inspector, you need to know the basics of construction as presented in this guide. Because structural problems can be severe and expensive, the home buyer is highly interested in your findings. Serious problems can have a huge impact on the negotiations and closing of the sale. The customer depends on you for help in providing a fair and accurate reporting on the home's structural condition.
 
Inspecting Exteriors $89 15% discount to members, add member code to order
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People wanting to buy a home depend on you as their home inspector to pay attention to all the many details involved in the inspection of the exterior of that home. It involves a lot more than knowing what you're doing in respect to the siding. You have to know about all those other things to watch for. Your customers trust that you have that knowledge.
 
Inspecting Roofs $89 15% discount to members, add member code to orders
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The home inspection customer is always concerned about the condition of the roof and depends on the home inspector to give it a good inspection. To the customer, the roof is an intimidating mystery, but he or she knows just enough to be worried. Your customer depends on you to have the knowledge necessary to bring facts and findings about the roof to light.