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ICA Home Inspector Exam Prep Course

Included with tuition for any new online or live home inspector course!

Learn How to Pass the National Home Inspector Exam with the ICA Exam Prep Course

The ICA Home Inspector Exam Prep Course is designed to help you pass the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE). This course is included for students who enroll in the ICA Online Course or Classroom Course. ICA has helped thousands of students pass this exam on the first attempt.

100% online self-paced course
700-question test bank, including feedback
Practice exams that can be taken as many times as needed
Lifetime access to the course

This course is sold separately for $300. If you attended classes with another school and would like to purchase our exam prep course, call (888) 540-7204 to enroll by phone. ICA is here to help you pass the test. If you enrolled in an ICA pre-license home inspector course, the exam prep package is already included with your purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need more information or still have questions about ICA’s home inspector training? Browse through the FAQs below, or call us at 888-897-7469. We’re here to help you get started on your way to an exciting and rewarding new career as a home inspector.

How many questions are on the exam?

The NHIE contains 200 multiple choice questions. Of the 200 questions on the exam, 25 of those are pretest questions
that are not scored.

How much time do I have to take the test?

You are given four (4) hours to complete the exam.

What topics are covered on the exam?

The exam is broken into 3 domains.

Property and building inspection/site review.
Analysis of findings and reporting.
Professional Responsibilities.

Which states/provinces require the National Home Inspectors Exam?

The NHIE is used in 35 states and several Canadian provinces for home inspector regulation. You can view our state/province licensing page to learn more about your requirements.

Bonus Courses

Home Inspector Exam Prep Course

This online course will help you pass the National Home Inspectors Exam on the first try. The course contains over 700 practice questions.

Marketing for Home Inspectors

Learn how to successfully build and market your home inspection business. This course provides a foundation for new home inspectors to start their business and advanced techniques to allow experienced home inspectors to grow their business for years to come.

Mobile, Manufactured, Tiny, & Log Home Inspection

This online course will teach you how to inspect the unique aspects of homes that are not frame built on site. Over 25 million Americans live in alternative housing such as mobile, log, tiny, manufactured and modular homes. To keep up with the times and our student’s growing need for the proper training to inspect these types of homes, we include this specialty inspection course for all of our students.

Wood Destroying Organisms

This course is designed to teach home inspectors what they need to know in order to perform wood destroying organisms as part of a typical home inspection. Students will learn about different varieties of wood destroying organisms, why wood is susceptible to damage, and how to identify that damage. Students will also learn how to educate their clients about potential remediation in the event that the inspector does find evidence of wood destroying organisms.

Pool and Spa Inspection

This course is designed to teach home inspectors what they need to know in order to perform swimming pool and spa inspections as part of a typical home inspection. Students will learn about vital components to the swimming pool such as pumps, heaters, and filters. We also cover safety standards such fences, locks, covers, and safety glass.

Septic Inspection

The ICA Septic Inspection Course is designed to teach home inspectors how to inspect septic systems as part of the home inspection process. Septic systems are very common in rural areas of the United States and Canada, although they can be found anywhere. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn about the critical components that make up traditional septic systems, how those components work, and how to report on the condition of those components

Smart Home Inspection

This online course will teach you how to inspect the unique aspects of homes that incorporate smart home technology. At Inspection Certification Associates, we always keep up with the times and our student’s growing need for the proper training to inspect the homes of today and also tomorrow

Thermal Imaging

Students who complete our thermal imaging for home inspectors course will learn how to utilize thermal imaging technology to provide greater insight to their home inspection clients regarding the condition of their property. We also introduce students to several different devices that can be used for thermal imaging. Everything from standalone devices to plug-in infrared devices from companies like FLIR and SEEK Thermal that can be used with your mobile phone.

Irrigation and Sprinkler System Inspection

The Irrigation and Sprinkler System Inspection Course is a program we have developed to teach home inspectors how to inspect lawn irrigation and sprinkler systems as part of the home inspection process. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn about the critical components to lawn irrigation systems and how to report on the condition of those components.

Asbestos Inspection

Our Asbestos Inspection Course is a program we have developed to teach home inspectors the health, safety, and welfare issues surrounding Asbestos as part of the home inspection process. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn how to identify Asbestos during a home inspection and also details surrounding Asbestos mitigation procedures, along with what to do if you suspect the presence of asbestos during a home inspection.

Lead Paint Inspection

Our Lead Paint Inspection Course is a program we have developed to teach home inspectors the health, safety, and welfare issues surrounding lead paint as part of the home inspection process. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn how to identify lead paint during a home inspection and also details surrounding lead paint testing procedures, along with how to report on those issues.

Building a Multi-Inspector Business

Our Building a Multi-Inspector Business Course is a program we have developed to teach home inspectors how to build and grow their business from a one-man show to a local or regional powerhouse that employees multiple inspectors.

Well Water Testing and Inspection Course

Our Well Water Testing and Inspection Course is an online training program we have developed to teach home inspectors the health, safety, and welfare issues surrounding Well Water Testing as part of the home inspection process. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn how to perform well water testing, details surrounding Well Water Testing procedures, and what to do if you detect the presence of bacteria or pollutants while performing your well water testing as part of a home inspection.