The following is a listing of our classroom and home inspector field training locations across the U.S. Participating in classroom or fieldwork alongside experienced professionals is one of the quickest ways to build skills and knowledge. It allows you to ask questions about the process of home inspection and ensure you’re applying your skills correctly. You can click the “Add to Cart button” below to register for the course or call us at (888) 374-4096. Learn more about the Home Inspector License Requirements By State.
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What's included in ICA's Training Packages?
ICA now offers three value-packed training options, which are designed to let you to choose exactly what you need to be successful in your home inspection career. See what's included for each below.
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Online Home Inspection Course ICA's award-winning online home inspection course is available to you on-demand 24/7, and features fully narrated videos by our expert instructors.
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Multiple Live Classroom Locations ICA has live classes in 17 states and counting! Check our website to see if we offer classes in your area. Learn more. |
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Digital Badge ICA partners with Credly, a widely trusted digital credentialing company, to provide our graduates with a versatile and secure digital badge. Learn more. |
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Report Software Included at No Extra Charge This is an invaluable tool that allows you to produce attractive reports for your inspections. ICA includes full report software for life. Learn more. |
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Home Inspector Pro Software 90-Day Free Trial NEW! Home Inspector Pro is a premium, feature-rich report writing software that grows with you and your business. With your ICA subscription, you can try it out risk-free for 90 days. |
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ICA Perks - Exclusive Offers and Discounts ICA offers discounts and free trials for a wide range of products and services relevant to your home inspection career. Learn more. |
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ASHI 1-Year Membership NEW! The nation's most prestigious professional association for home inspectors, with resources and services to take your career to the next level. Enjoy a one-year membership on us, a value of $449! |
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ICA 360 1-Year Membership An extensive library of professional development resources such as topical webinars, over 60 videos of virtual inspections, and much more. |
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NHIE e-Book Study Guides NEW! Two high-quality eBook study guides written by the authors of the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE), normally valued at $150. Learn more. |
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Mold & Radon Inspection Certifications NEW! Mold & Radon courses (available for selected states) allow you to provide valuable extra services, a value of up to $555. Learn more. |
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ICA Premier Inspector (IPI) Digital Badge NEW! ICA’s highest designation, showing your expertise in home inspection with specialties in mold and radon. Learn more. |
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ARKANSAS |
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Little Rock, AR | June 1-8, 2024 Classroom Course | |
West Memphis, AR | July 15-22, 2024 Classroom Course |
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FLORIDA |
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Florida Online Course | 120 Hour Online Course | |
Orlando 2-Day Live Field Training | June 22-23, 2024 | |
Orlando 2-Day Live Field Training | August 27-28, 2024 | |
Orlando 2-Day Live Field Training | October 14-15, 2024 |
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GEORGIA | ||
University of Georgia, Griffin Campus | May 17-19, 2024 Online Course + Field Training |
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ILLINOIS |
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Quad Cities, IL | May 17-19, 2024 Online Course + Field Training | |
Tinley Park, IL | May 17-19, 2024 Online Course + Field Training | Call to be added to waitlist |
Bloomington, IL | June 7-9, 2024 Online Course + Field Training | |
Carbondale, IL | June 21-23, 2024 Online Course + Field Training | |
Tinley Park, IL | June 21-23, 2024 Online Course + Field Training | |
Glenview, IL | July 19-21, 2024 Online Course + Field Training |
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INDIANA |
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Indianapolis, IN | May 18-19, 2024 Online Course + Field Training | |
Indianapolis, IN | June 8-9, 2024 Online Course + Field Training |
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY |
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Indiana University South Bend Campus | September 14-15, 2024 (Online Course + Field ) | $1,295.00 Register on IU.edu |
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KENTUCKY |
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Louisville, KY | June 15-23, 2024 Classroom Course + Field Training | |
Lexington, KY | September 14-22, 2024 Classroom Course + Field Training |
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MARYLAND |
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Rockville, MD | June 8-15, 2024 Classroom Course | |
Capitol Heights, MD | August 3-10, 2024 Classroom Course |
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MASSACHUSETTS |
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Natick, MA | June 2-9, 2024 Classroom Course | |
Burlington, MA | August 18-25, 2024 Classroom Course | |
Taunton, MA | October 13-20, 2024 Classroom Course |
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NEVADA |
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60-hour NV Structural Inspection Pre-License Live Webinar | July 22-28, 2024 $995 Tuition | Call (888) 374-4096 to Enroll |
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NEW YORK - DAYTIME CLASSES |
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Webinar - Daytime | 100 Hour Session August 12-24, 2024 8 AM to 5 PM. Note* Webinar sessions do not meet on Sunday |
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NEW YORK - FIELD TRAINING |
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Long Island, NY | 40 Hour Field Class June 6-9, 2024 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Daily | Call to be added to waitlist |
White Plains, NY | 40 Hour Field Class June 20-23, 2024 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Daily | $800.00Add to cart |
White Plains, NY | 40 Hour Field Class September 5-8, 2024 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Daily | $800.00Add to cart |
Long Island, NY | 40 Hour Field Class September 19-22, 2024 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Daily | $800.00Add to cart |
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NEW YORK - NIGHT CLASSES |
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Webinar - Night Classes Ongoing Rotation | 100 Hour Live Course (Dates and Modules Listed Below) | |
Module 2: Interior, Insulation, & Electrical | Webinar Dates: May 15 - May 17, 2024 May 20 - May 22, 2024 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening |
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Module 3: Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing | Webinar Dates: June 3 - June 5, 2024 June 12 - June 14, 2024 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening |
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Module 4: Overview of HI, Legal, Business, NY Law, NY Practices, Ethics, Standards, & Report Writing | Webinar Dates: June 19 - June 21, 2024 June 24 - June 26, 2024 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening |
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Module 1: Structure, Exterior, & Roofing | Webinar Dates: July 10 - July 12, 2024 July 15 - July 17, 2024 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening |
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Module 2: Interior, Insulation, & Electrical | Webinar Dates: July 24 - July 26, 2024 July 29 - July 31, 2024 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening |
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Module 3: Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing | Webinar Dates: August 5 - August 10, 2024 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening |
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Module 4: Overview of HI, Legal, Business, NY Law, NY Practices, Ethics, Standards, & Report Writing | Webinar Dates: August 21 - August 23, 2024 August 26 - August 28, 2024 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening |
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NORTH CAROLINA |
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North Carolina Online Course | 120 Hour Online Course | |
Charlotte, NC | May 29 - June 13, 2024 Online Course + Field Training - Night and Weekend ClassesBest Value | |
Charlotte, NC | May 29 - June 13, 2024 Field Training Only - Night and Weekend Classes Weekdays 6pm-10pm; Weekends 8am-6pm | $1,300.00Add to cart |
Raleigh, NC | July 10 - 25, 2024 Online Course + Field Training Night and and Weekend ClassesBest Value | |
Raleigh, NC | July 10 - 25, 2024 Field Training Only - Night and Weekend Classes Weekdays 6pm-10pm; Weekends 8am-6pm | $1,300.00Add to cart |
Charlotte, NC | August 14 - 23, 2024 Online Course + Field TrainingBest Value | |
Charlotte, NC | August 14 - 23, 2024 Field Training Only | $1,300.00Add to cart |
Wilmington, NC | September 11 - 20, 2024 Online Course + Field TrainingBest Value | |
Wilmington, NC | September 11 - 20, 2024 Field Training Only | $1,300.00Add to cart |
Raleigh, NC | September 30 - October 9, 2024 Online Course + Field TrainingBest Value | |
Raleigh, NC | September 30 - October 9, 2024 Field Training Only | $1,300.00Add to cart |
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OHIO |
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Cleveland, OH | June 24-28, 2024 Online Course + Field Training Best Value | |
Cleveland, OH | June 24-28, 2024 Field Training Only | $1,200.00Add to cart |
Columbus, OH | July 15-19, 2024 Online Course + Field Training Best Value | |
Columbus, OH | July 15-19, 2024 Field Training Only | $1,200.00Add to cart |
Cincinnati, OH | August 5-9, 2024 Online Course + Field Training Best Value | |
Cincinnati, OH | August 5-9, 2024 Field Training Only | $1,200.00Add to cart |
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TEXAS |
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Texas Online Home Inspection Course (154 Hours) | Enroll anytime - Open 24/7 Includes Texas Exam Prep Course | $995.00 Add to cart |
Dallas, TX (40 Hours) + 154 Hours Online | May 16-19, 2024 Online Class + Field Training | Call to be added to waitlist |
Dallas, TX (40 Hours) | May 16-19, 2024 Field Training | Call to be added to waitlist |
San Antonio, TX (40 Hours) + 154 Hours Online | June 20-23, 2024Online Class + Field Training | $2,495 Buy Foundation Package $2,895 Buy Foundation+ Package $3,295 Buy Premier Package |
San Antonio, TX (40 Hours) | June 20-23, 2024Field Training | $1,800.00Add to cart |
Dallas, TX (40 Hours) + 154 Hours Online | June 27-30, 2024 Online Class + Field Training | $2,495 Buy Foundation Package $2,895 Buy Foundation+ Package $3,295 Buy Premier Package |
Dallas, TX (40 Hours) | June 27-30, 2024Field Training | $1,800.00Add to cart |
El Paso, TX (40 Hours) + 154 Hours Online | July 11-14, 2024 Online Class + Field Training | $2,495 Buy Foundation Package $2,895 Buy Foundation+ Package $3,295 Buy Premier Package |
El Paso, TX (40 Hours) | July 11-14, 2024 Field Training | $1,800.00Add to cart |
Austin, TX (40 Hours) + 154 Hours Online | July 18-21, 2024 Online Class + Field Training | $2,495 Buy Foundation Package $2,895 Buy Foundation+ Package $3,295 Buy Premier Package |
Austin, TX (40 Hours) | July 18-21, 2024 Field Training | $1,800.00Add to cart |
Houston, TX (40 Hours) + 154 Hours Online | August 8-11, 2024 Online Class + Field Training | $2,495 Buy Foundation Package $2,895 Buy Foundation+ Package $3,295 Buy Premier Package |
Houston, TX (40 Hours) | August 8-11, 2024 Field Training | $1,800.00Add to cart |
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VIRGINIA |
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Richmond, VA | May 16-19, 2024 Online Course + Classroom Course | |
Roanoke, VA | June 6-9, 2024 Online Course + Classroom Course | |
Manassas, VA | July 11-14, 2024 Online Course + Classroom Course | |
Chesapeake, VA | July 25-28, 2024 Online Course + Classroom Course |
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WASHINGTON |
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Centralia, WA | June 3-14, 2024 Live Webinar Course | |
Centralia, WA | June 17-21, 2024 Field Training | $1,000.00Add to cart |
Centralia, WA | August 5-16, 2024 Live Webinar Course | |
Centralia, WA | August 19-23, 2024 Field Training | $1,000.00Add to cart |
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WEST VIRGINIA |
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Cross Lanes, WV | September 28-October 5, 2024 Classroom Course |
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Milwaukee, WI | May 18-19, 2024 Online Course + Field Training Few Spots Left | |
Milwaukee, WI | September 19-21, 2024 Online Course + Field Training |
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Important Features of ICA’s Home Inspector Classes
ICA classes are incredibly comprehensive. Upon completion of our course, you’ll have everything you need to become a licensed home inspector. Whether you opt to find a job with an existing home inspection business or start your own, the lessons learned from ICA are sure to come into play with each new inspection you perform. Here’s what to expect upon registering with ICA:
- Lifetime access to your completed online course (compatible with mobile devices)
- Residential and Commercial Inspection Certifications (mailed upon completion of training)
- 17 Bonus Training Courses including Mold and Radon at no extra cost (over a $1,000 value)
- Free one month InterNACHI membership
- Report Form Pro Nitro Inspection Report Software for mobile devices included free of charge ($399 value)
- Free Lifetime listing on hireaninspector.com for all graduates of our home inspection classroom training
- Training module for Inspecting Roof Systems with Drones
- Ongoing support from the ICA industry experts for students and graduates
- Downloadable MP4 video training models that allow students to view course material when there’s no Internet connection available
- Free downloads of all e-books and other reference materials in our extensive online library, which give students access to the information after completing our home inspection classes
- Continuous access to all ICA training materials and completed courses
- Over 700 practice questions for the National Home Inspectors Exam and State Inspector Exam (free mobile app included)
- Free online refresher training, including access to all course updates and annual course releases
Discover How to Become a Home Inspector in Every State
Which state you choose to practice in can play a significant factor in your journey to become a home inspector. Each state has their own unique certification requirements that must be met before you begin practicing professionally. ICA classes are available for 47 states. Some states require in-person instruction and field training, while online instruction is accepted in many other states.
Our online home inspection course can be completed virtually any time, anywhere. Still, it’s worth doing some research to understand what hurdles you must jump before you can start working in the field. Click here to see what your state requires of professional home inspectors.
What’s the Advantage of Home Inspection Field Training?
Field home inspection training can be incredibly rewarding for aspiring home inspectors. Performing a successful home inspection often boils down to your eye for detail. Quality inspectors rely on their expertise and ability to improvise when facing unexpected issues. Anything can happen on the job from no-shows to unexpected revelations about a home’s safety. Watching how professional home inspectors face such challenges and understanding their decision-making can really shed light on the profession.
Home inspector field training also helps to solidify what you learned in the classroom. Training provides an excellent overview of the skills needed for this industry, but when it comes to practical application of those skills, there’s no replacement for on-the-job training.
Field training can instill confidence that you might otherwise be lacking if you’ve been studying hard during training. While it can be daunting to put your training to the test, working in the field allows you to build on your experience and feel more confident in your assessment of a property.
What are the Topics in Home Inspection Classroom Training?
You’d be surprised at just how much you can learn in a few short hours of ICA classes. Those who complete our program walk away with the knowledge necessary to begin their own home inspection business. Even if you’re not an aspiring entrepreneur, the material covered in our courses is enough to inform any career path you might choose.
Working for yourself isn’t for everyone, but the principles of home inspection can apply whether you own your own home inspection business or are working for someone else.
Here’s a quick summary of the topics ICA instructors will cover during your home inspection classroom training:
- Home Inspection Overview – Introduction to the home inspection industry
- Business and Legal Aspects – Forming a home inspection business, client/inspector agreements, insurance and marketing requirements
- Inspection Process – Inspection practice standards and methods
- Roofing – Roofing terms and roof materials, basic and advanced roof inspections, detecting roof defects
- Home Exterior – Site and grading, siding materials and trim, exterior defects, porches and decks, paving and vegetation
- Structure – Basics of foundations, beams, joists, trusses, roof, framing, inspecting structures and detecting structural defects
- House Interior – Interior rooms, attics, walls and insulation, windows and doors, bathrooms, kitchens and appliances, basements and crawl spaces
- Plumbing – Supply lines, waste piping, connections, vents, drainage, fixtures and faucets, water heaters, fuel storage and lines, sump pumps and ejector pumps
- Heating System – Combustion requirements, forced air heating, hydronic heating, space heaters, fireplaces and chimneys, wood stoves and vents
- Air Conditioning – Basics of refrigeration, split systems, ductless systems, geothermal and air source heat pumps
- Electrical Systems – Theory of electricity, drops and distribution, wire gauges, main panels and subpanels, switches and outlets, fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Reporting – Preparing written reports for the client, including using Report Form NITRO software with digital devices
- Marketing the Business – Techniques and strategies for building a successful home inspection business
- Commercial Inspections – Inspecting commercial buildings, understanding American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)’s international standards
- Using Drones During Inspections – Inspecting rooftops with drones
What Makes Home Inspection Classes from ICA Different?
When it comes to field training online, aspiring home inspectors have no shortage of options. All our reference pages, coursework, and materials are constantly updated to reflect the latest industry trends and best practices. Graduates of ICA classes will receive continuous support, because we want to ensure you are successful at all stages of your career.
ICA students also gain access to Report Form Nitro software, a $400 value. Our resources are designed to keep you on the cutting edge of the industry from the day you finish classes to the day you retire.
What’s Next After Finishing the Course?
Every ICA student who registers for our home inspection classes will also gain access to our online portal. There, you can complete bonus courses that will allow you to hone your expertise in areas like pool and hot tub inspection, thermal imaging, irrigation and sprinkler inspection and more. You’ll have access to these bonus course materials for as long as you need, making it convenient to get started in the field and return to the bonus classes to focus in on areas where you want to develop more knowledge.
After completing Inspector Certification Associates’ home inspection class, you’ll have met the home inspector educational requirements for most states throughout the country. You’ll also be qualified to start conducting your own real-life home inspections. There are few careers that allow you to train and begin working in the field quite as quickly as home inspection. It’s a great option for anyone frustrated with their current field and eager to roll up their sleeves and start anew. Even if you don’t have a background in construction, you’ll be knowledgeable and ready to take clients after completing our home inspection classes. Don’t just take our word for it—see what some of our graduates have said about ICA home inspection training.
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There are also additional mentorship opportunities available for our graduates with ASHI, InterNACHI and other membership organizations. All of our graduates receive a free one-month membership to InterNACHI.
Online Classes vs. Classroom Courses
When deciding whether to register for ICA’s online training or our home inspection classroom training, first consider your state’s requirements. Depending on where you live or plan to work as a home inspector, your state licensing board may demand in-person classroom training. Of course, both online classes and in-person home inspection classes have their perks. Online coursework is more flexible, with the convenient option to learn a new trade anywhere you have an internet connection. In person, you’ll forge unique bonds with instructors and your fellow classmates. Whatever you need, rest assured that ICA’s home inspection programs will provide a comprehensive education.
Home Inspection Classes FAQs
Do I Need Experience to Take This Course?
No construction or trade experience is required for registration in our home inspection programs. While a background in building, architecture, engineering or construction can be helpful, this kind of experience isn’t necessary for success. Our classroom offerings include comprehensive training on the principles of a quality home inspection, and our bonus courses help round out your skillset.
What Requirements Must I Meet to Become a Home Inspector?
The answer to this question varies from state to state. In some states, no formal training is required for professional practice. In others, you’ll just need to complete state approved in-person training and pass an exam before taking your first home inspection job or starting your own business. In most states, you can complete our online course alone to become certified. Find guidance on your state’s requirements.
What’s the Difference Between Your Online Course and Your Classroom Course?
Both versions of our home inspection classes are designed by industry thought leaders with special attention given to industry best practices. The main difference between the online course and the classroom course is flexibility. With the online course, you can fire up your training materials anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection. Classroom courses are inherently less flexible.
How Long Does it Take to Become a Home Inspector?
The answer to this question depends on the state you would like to become a home inspector in. In some states, an eight-day home inspection classroom training course is all that’s required. Check and see what your state requires for professional practice.
How do I reserve my seat in the next available home inspection class?
To enroll today call our support staff at (888) 374-4096 or register with one of the registration links at the top of this page. We will then email you a confirmation with your live class reservation and email you access to begin your training with us online as well.