The Importance of Maintenance Home Inspections Before Winter Hits In many areas, winter presents the truest test of a home’s resilience and integrity. From the weight of snow on roofs to the potential for frozen pipes, the colder months can expose weaknesses that go unnoticed during warmer seasons. As winter approaches, savvy homeowners in cold-weather…
As you approach retirement, you’ll probably find yourself searching for the right balance between staying active and enjoying your well-earned leisure time. Home inspection offers an ideal solution for retirement work. By providing a perfect blend of flexibility and engagement, home inspection allows you to set your schedule while staying connected to the workforce and…
Versatility is vital in today’s ever-evolving home services market. Handymen with a broad skill set that includes fixing and maintaining homes can expand their services by offering home inspections. In addition to learning new skills, home inspection allows you to provide a valuable and in-demand service to homeowners and potential buyers. Learning how a handyman…
What is Wind Mitigation? Wind mitigation might sound technical, but its essence is simple: it’s the process of safeguarding homes against strong winds. Just as we take steps to protect ourselves from the weather—like wearing a coat on a chilly day—our homes need protection, too. Houses require specific structural enhancements to stand firm against powerful…
Dawn breaks, and while most are brewing their morning coffee, the average home inspector has already hit the road. Equipped with tools, expertise and an eagle-eye for detail, they’re the unsung heroes safeguarding our largest investment—our homes. A home inspector’s day is filled with methodical observation. From the foundation to the roof, each home tells…
In many states, earning your certification as a home inspector involves clearing a crucial hurdle: the written test. As you wrap up your online or classroom training, it’s time to make sure you know how to pass the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE) with flying colors. This step-by-step guide will help you navigate the preparation…
Home Inspection Certification: A Valuable Asset for Firefighters Firefighters have unique insight into home safety. They witness the results of residential hazards firsthand, from faulty wiring to improperly installed electrical devices. Perhaps more than any other vocation, firefighters are familiar with the fallout from seemingly benign home design choices. A home inspection certification provides a…
How Home Inspection Certification Can Boost Your Real Estate Career The real estate world is nothing if not competitive. Realtors are increasingly searching for ways to provide greater value for their clients to stand out in a crowded market. Amenities and recommendations are just the beginning: Many real estate agents are opting to train as…
My name is Steve Preins, the lead instructor and course author at ICA. If you are on the fence about starting a career in home inspection, this message is for you. You’d be surprised how many phone calls we get from people who have been looking into changing their career for months – sometimes years…
Upgrade Your Home Inspector Skills with ICA School’s Newest Course Library Additions Whether you’re a seasoned home inspector or just starting out in the field, continuing education is crucial to providing the best service for your clients. As the real estate market evolves, so do the standards for home inspections. To help you stay ahead…
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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.
