1
Safe Practices for the Property Inspector
Online
32 sections
4 quizzes
35-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
4 CE hours
Open to all
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to be safe on an inspection. It includes a review of personal protection equipment, safe practices when inspecting the Property systems, ladder use, client safety, and what to do if an injury occurs.
2
How to Perform Roof Inspections
Online
32 sections
8 quizzes
75-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
4 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to perform the roofing portion of a Property inspection. It includes a review of nearly all types of residential roofs.
3
Structural Issues for Property Inspectors
Online
16 sections
3 quizzes
65-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
4 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course will help prepare the Property inspector to observe and report on structural components and their conditions in a residential dwelling. It includes a review of both foundation and framing elements.
4
How to Perform Exterior Inspections
Online
40 sections
135 photos, graphics, and diagrams
3 tables
18 quizzes
60-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool)
Printable Certificate of Completion
16 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-member for a fee
Cost: Free
This course provides accurate and useful information for performing an inspection of the exterior at a residential property. This course covers the components and materials of the exterior that may be present during a residential inspection, including siding types, site drainage, moisture intrusion, windows and doors, flashing, exterior structures, garage, and other exterior systems and components.
5
How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior
Online
33 sections
50 photos, graphics, and diagrams
10 tables
12 quizzes
60-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool)
Printable Certificate of Completion
14 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-member for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector how to perform an inspection of the attic, insulation, and interior of a residential property.
6
Inspecting HVAC Systems
Online
24 sections
many photos, graphics, and diagrams
8 quizzes
75-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool)
Printable Certificate of Completion
12 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-member for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to perform the HVAC portion of a Property inspection. It includes a review of the components of common HVAC systems that may be present during a residential inspection, including warm-air, hydronic, steam and electric heating systems; air conditioning systems; and heat pump systems.
7
How to Inspect Pools and Spas
Online
19 sections
27,000 words
60 illustrations and pictures
12 quizzes
60-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool)
Printable Certificate of Completion
8 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to perform an inspection of a pool and spa. It includes a review of electrical components, water chemistry, safety issues and maintenance recommendations. The course also includes a pool an spa inspection checklist.
8
Log Property Inspection
Online
73 sections
100-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
8 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to perform an inspection on a log Property. It includes a review of framing, finishes, and decay issues.
9
How to Inspect Septic Systems
Online
21 sections (28,000 words)
9 quizzes
50-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
10 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to perform two types of inspections of onsite wastewater treatment systems: maintenance inspections and functional inspections.
10
Green Building Inspection
Online
55 sections
54 quizzes
100-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
8 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course prepares inspectors to meet a growing demand for neutral third-party verification of green features and systems in buildings. It includes a review of solar systems, environmental issues, and energy audits.
11
How to Perform Energy Audits
Radon Measurement Service Provider
Online
20 sections
7 quizzes
100-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
16 CE hours
Open to member for free
Open to non-member for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the student all about radon, how to perform a radon measurement, and how to inspect a radon mitigation system.
12
How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion
Online
43 sections
140 diagrams and photos
5 quizzes
50-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
8 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the student how to identify and report on moisture intrusion in Propertys and commercial buildings. The student will also learn the specific details of construction that may cause moisture-related problems.
13
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)
Online, e-Learning (not live classroom)
10 sections
312-page student manual (downloadable PDF)
5 instructional videos
many pictures and graphics
8 quizzes
45-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool)
printable Certificate of Completion
8 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule. This is an online, e-Learning course approved by the EPA
14
25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know
Online
25 sections
75-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
5 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the student about 25 building standards and best practices related to inspecting systems and components in a residential dwelling.
15
Customer Service and Communication for Inspectors
Online
20,000 words
10 quizzes
50-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
4 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector how to better serve his/her clients by providing great customer service and using effective communication.
16
Commercial Property Inspection Prerequisite
Online
105 sections
49 quizzes
20-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
8 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches best practices and reasonable approaches for performing inspections of commercial properties through an examination of the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties. It includes a review of commercial inspection contracts, forms, addenda, and other commercial inspection documents.
17
Inspecting Portable Fire Extinguishers
*Online video
10-minute, online training video
9 downloadable pages of course material
10-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool)
Printable Certificate of Completion
1 CE hour
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to perform monthly inspections of portable fire extinguishers in residential and commercial properties.
18
Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers
Online
37 sections
3 quizzes
25-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
3 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course prepares the inspector to evaluate foundation walls and piers. It also includes a review of new innovations in the foundation and concrete industries.
19
House as a System
Online
37 sections
2 online videos
60 pictures and diagrams
4 quizzes
20-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
2 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to become aware of the potential for interaction among building components and mechanical systems, to understand how air sealing a Property can negatively affect indoor air quality, and to be able to recognize typical air leakage sites and know how they are corrected.
20
Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors
Online
111 sections
13 quizzes
70-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
8 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to perfom the plumbing portion of a Property inspection. It includes a review of leaks, inadequate water supplies, water contamination, and incorrect installations of components.
21
How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections
Online
33 sections
7 quizzes
100-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
4 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course teaches the inspector to perform the electrical portion of an Property inspection. It includes a review of the service entrance, grounding, and electrical safety issues.
22
Water Heater Discharge Piping
Online
3 sections
1 quiz
0 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: FreeThis mini-course teaches inspectors how to recognize improperly installed TPR valve discharge piping.
23
Defect Recognition/Report Writing Tutorial
Online
10 sections
173 photos of defects
1 CE hour
Open to all
Cost: Free
This tutorial helps inspectors recognize very common defects and how to author a comment describing each defect.
24
Code of Ethics Obstacle Course
Online
Open to all
0 CE hours
Cost: Free
This course is an open-book test of your knowledge and understanding of InterNACHI’s Code of Ethics. Its purpose is to encourage our members to read and understand the Code of Ethics.
25
Residential Standards of Practice Quiz
Online Open to all
0 CE hours
Cost: Free
This quiz helps the inspector find out if he/she is over- or under-inspecting, according to InterNACHI’s Residential Standards of Practice.
26
InterNACHI’s Inspector Examination
Online
Open to all
0 CE hours
Cost: Free
This online exam alerts the inspector to areas of technical weakness. The exam is graded instantly with a weakness pie chart.
27
Energy Movement
Online
37 sections
2 online videos
45 pictures and diagrams
46-minute online video
4 quizzes
20-question final exam
Printable Certificate of Completion
2 CE hours
Open to members for free
Open to non-members for a fee
Cost: Free
This course helps the inspector understand the principles of energy and energy movement, learn the three methods of heat transfer, understand the difference between thermal and air barriers and the proper location of each, recognize the forces that cause air leakage, understand the connection between air leakage, energy waste, and moisture problems, and understand how air ducts affect the pressure balance within the Property.
