Professional Home Inspection Online Course
Outline
Call 877-204-0696 to order
Structural
- Foundations
- Slab-on-grade
- Floating
- Monolithic
- Post-tensioned
- Basements
- Poured concrete
- Concrete Block
- Brick
- Permanent Wood Foundations (PWFs)
- Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
- Crawl Spaces
- Pier and Beam
- Poured Concrete
- Concrete Block
- Pilings
- Slab-on-grade
- Framing
- Platform
- Balloon
- Wood / Metal
- Post & Beam
- Log Homes
- Roofs
- Trusses
- Conventional
Exterior
- Water Resistant Barrier
- House wrap
- Building paper
- Siding / Wall Cladding
- Wood
- Vinyl
- Metal – Steel / Aluminum
- Fiberboard
- Fiber cement
- Brick Veneer
- Stucco
- Asbestos cement
- Asbestos shingles
- Windows
- Wood
- Aluminum
- Vinyl
- Energy Efficiency
- U-values
- SHGC and Low-e coatings
- Argon Gas Filled
- Flashing
- Trim
- Wood
- Metal
- Man-made
- Vinyl
- Polyurethane
- Exterior Structures
- Porches, Steps, and Stoops
- Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks
- Decks
- Balconies
- Retaining Walls
- Garages
- Fire-separation
- Vehicle door and opener
Roofing
- Asphalt shingles
- Wood Shingles / Shakes
- Concrete / Clay tile
- Slate
- Asbestos Cement
- Metal
- Standing seam
- Stamped
- Roll roofing
- Built-up / Tar & Gravel / Hot-mop
- Membranes
- PVC
- EPDM
- TPO
- Flashing
- Penetrations
- Valleys
- Skylights
- Chimneys
- Clearances
- Flashing
- Spark Arrestors
- Crickets
- Roof Drainage
- Gutters
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Copper
- Wood
- Plastic
- Scuppers
- Roof drains
- Gutters
Plumbing
- Service Entrance Piping
- Copper
- Lead
- Plastic
- PVC
- PEX
- CPVC
- Polyethylene
- Polybutylene
- Galvanized
- Distribution Piping
- Copper
- Plastic
- PEX
- CPVC
- Polybutylene
- Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV)
- Materials
- Galvanized
- Cast Iron
- Plastic
- PVC
- ABS
- Clay Pipe
- Venting
- Fixtures and Faucets
- Gas piping
- Black Iron
- Galvanized
- CSST
- Bonding
- Flexible Appliance Connectors
- Water Heaters
- Gas
- Electric
- Heat Pump
- Oil
- Tankless
- Materials
Heating
- Combustion Appliances
- Gas
- Oil
- Solid Fuel
- Electric Appliances
- Electric Resistance Heat
- Heat Pumps
- Baseboard
- Thermostats
- Analog
- Digital
- Programmable
- Furnaces
- Forced Air
- Gravity
- Boilers
- Gravity
- Forced Hot Water
- Steam
- Wall Furnaces
- Floor Furnaces
- Hydro-Air Systems
- Heat Pumps
- Air Cooled
- Water Cooled
- Geothermal
- Ductwork
- Metal
- Insulated Flex
- Ductboard
- Piping
- Steel
- Copper
- Galvanized
Cooling
- Refrigeration Cycle
- Evaporator Coil
- Condensing Coil
- Compressor
- Expansion Valve
- Split Systems
- Package units
- Cooling Only
- Heat Pumps
- Air Cooled
- Water Cooled
- Geothermal
- Standalone Systems
- Ductless Mini-splits
- Evaporative (swamp) Coolers
Electrical
- Principles of Electricity
- Overhead / Underground Service
- Clearances
- Main Panels
- Sub-Panels
- Fuses vs. Breakers
- Grounding
- Grounding vs. Bonding
- Branch Circuit Wiring
- Aluminum Wiring
- Knob & Tube Wiring
- Fixtures / Receptacles, and Switches
- Requirements
- Testing
- GFCIs
- AFCIs
Insulation
- Materials
- Fiberglass
- Cellulose
- Foam board
- Vermiculite
- Vapor Retarders
- Kraft Paper
- Foil
- Plastic
Ventilation
- Attic
- Soffit
- Gable
- Ridge
- O’Hagin
- Turbine
- Crawl Space
- Perimeter Vents
- Unvented Crawl Spaces
Interiors
- Walls & Ceilings
- Plaster
- Drywall
- Floors
- Sagging
- Deflecting
- Floor coverings
- Windows & Doors
- Operation
- Damage
- Missing Components
- Stairs & Railings
- Treads
- Risers
- Nosing
- Balusters
- Room-by-Room Inspection
Fireplaces & Wood-burning Appliances
- Masonry Fireplaces
- Factory-built Fireplaces
- Inserts
- Pellet Stoves
- Flues & Chimneys
- Clearances
Pools & Spas
- Liners
- Gunite
- Shotcrete
- Vinyl
- Fiberglass
- Finishes
- Plaster
- Marcite
- Pebble-Tec
- Filters
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Sand
- Cartridge
- Pumps
- Single Speed
- Variable Speed
- Skimmers
- Self-fill Mechanisms
- Backflow Prevention
- Pop-up heads
- Vacuums / Cleaners
Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics
- State Requirements
- Continuing Education
- Trade Association Choices
- ASHI
- NAHI
- Inter-NACHI
Business Practices
- Contracts
- Payments
- Collections
- Credit Cards
- Recordkeeping
- Accounting
- Filing
- Banking
- Insurance
- General Liability
- Errors & Omissions
- Bonds
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Worker’s Comp
- Auto
- R. Smith
Coming into class I inspected 5,000 to 7,000 houses as an insurance adjuster and real estate appraiser. The past week’s education and textbooks has doubled or tripled my knowledge. The marketing session will make it happen!
- B. Kraft
Thank you for the continued support. It is nice to know I can count on you all when I need my questions answered.
- B. Hardy
Thank you for an outstanding week of professional training. I can’t imagine anyone ever thinking of going into this business without attending your school.