The most common signs of termites include mud tubes along the foundation, hollow sounding wood, frass (termite droppings), discarded wings near windows, and buckling floors. As a home inspector, your job isn’t to produce a formal termite report, that requires a licensed pest control specialist. However, you are trained to spot evidence of wood-destroying organisms…
A home inspection checklist is a structured guide used by buyers purchasing a home or first time home buyers to evaluate the condition of a property before closing. According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), a comprehensive home inspection covers all major systems including the plumbing system, electrical, HVAC, windows and doors, roof, and foundation. Inspection Certification Associates recommends always hiring…
Is Home Inspection a Good Career? Are you considering a career in home inspection? Home inspector careers are for anyone looking to start their own business. Once established, a professional home inspector can look forward to stable, unlimited income-earning possibilities. Work part-time or full-time. You can be your own boss, so you can create a schedule that…
Nationally-recognized home improvement resource cites ICA’s breadth of resources and lifetime access to course materials and reporting software Edcetera, developer of a popular suite of online courses for professional development, board examination, and occupational licensure in skilled trades and professions, today announced its home inspection training school, Inspection Certification Associates (ICA), was named the Best…
New York is one of just a few states that require live and field training to become a licensed home inspector. And it was one of the only remaining states in which Inspection Certification Associates (ICA) still needed to receive approval. But now, we can officially check it off the list! ICA, one of the…
Congratulations! You’ve decided on a new career as a home inspector. Making that decision is the first step to a successful and rewarding career. Now that you’ve decided on your new career, here’s what you need to know about how to comply in the state where you’re practicing home inspection. What’s the difference between a…
If you’ve been laid off, furloughed, or are just ready for a career change but don’t know where to start, this is the article for you. Chances are you’ve spent your career learning new things and honing your skills but may not be sure that they’ll be able to help you on your journey to…
Starting out in any new career can be intimidating. Starting a new career during an economic downturn? That’s no easy feat. A home inspection is a necessary and vital part of the home buying and selling process, and luckily for you, people will always buy and sell real estate regardless of what the economy is…
ICA expands its home inspection training to provide stackable credentials to grow learners’ skills and careers WAUKESHA, WISC. (MAY 31, 2022) – ICA, developer of a popular suite of online courses for professional development, board examination, and occupational licensure in skilled trades and professions, announced the expansion of its continuing education programs for home inspectors,…
ICA will expand its home inspection training content through a partnership with AJ, an Inspection Certification Associates (ICA) graduate, is better known as Inspector AJ on TikTok where he has amassed an audience of 1.7M followers and around 34.3M views. His loyal and very large community enables him to tap into the growing demand for…
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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.
