North Carolina requires 12 hours of continuing education every year to renew your home inspector license. 4 of these hours must be the Mandatory NCHILB Update Course. The Mandatory Update Course must be attended as a live class or live webinar. NC Licensed Home Inspectors must attain Continuing Education (CE) annually by September 10, except for those licensed after June 1st through September 30th of the current license period. The online courses listed below are all approved by the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board.
Questions? Call one of our Continuing Education Specialists at 888-391-4359.
Please note that the same elective continuing education course may be taken only once for continuing education credit during any three year period. A licensee may carry over up to eight elective credit hours per year until the next year. It is our goal to offer the training in a format that will work with your schedule.
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Take a walk through time and discover the products we used that defined each era-from bold-colored appliances to smart technology. These items weren’t just functional: they reflect style, innovation, and values of the times. We will explore the pros and cons of various products that have made a lasting impression on the home inspection industry.
Dive deeper into the unique challenges and features of properties near the coast. From salt air corrosion to elevated foundations and hurricane-resistant design, this course helps inspectors identify common coastal issues and understand the building methods used to protect homes in high-risk zones.
We will take a walk through time and discover products we used that defined each era. We will explore the pros and cons of various products that have made a long lasting impression on the home inspection industry. Find various deficiencies within the pictures so you can make proper analysis as it relates to your home inspection process. This course is designed to help you to understand the defects, determine the severity of the issues and understand the ramifications if the deficiencies are not corrected. We will discuss areas of concerns, how they would be reported and how to effectively communicate the items with your clients.
Upon completion of this course you will understand and recognize the most common issues with homes with water features like piers, docks, bulkheads, and boat lifts. You will have a deeper understanding of how to inspect these homes, the construction methods, and the purpose of these water features including life expectancies of various components.
| Course Name | Course Dates & Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NC CE 4hr Mandatory Update Course Webinar Night Webinar | August 4, 2026 6:00-10:00pm | $149.00Add to cart |
| NC CE 4hr Mandatory Update Course Webinar | August 10, 2026 1:00-5:00pm | $149.00Add to cart |
| NC CE 4hr Mandatory Update Course Webinar | August 18, 2026 1:00-5:00pm | $149.00Add to cart |
| NC CE 4hr Mandatory Update Course Webinar Night Webinar | August 25, 2026 6:00-10:00pm | $149.00Add to cart |
| NC CE 4hr Mandatory Update Course Webinar Night Webinar | September 1, 2026 6:00-10:00pm | $149.00Add to cart |
| NC CE 4hr Mandatory Update Course | September 8, 2026 1:00-5:00pm | $149.00Add to cart |
Stay one step ahead – complete your CE’s early and turn 2026 into opportunities, not deadlines.
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Includes 4 hour Mandatory Update Course (To attend only a portion of a course please contact sales at 888-280-1671)
| Location | Course Dates & Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC Course Details | Tuesday & Wednesday March 24-25 2026 Night Course 8 Hour course includes:
| $249.00Add to cart |
| Charlotte, NC Course Details | Tuesday & Wednesday April 21-22, 2026 Night Course 8 hour course includes:
| $249.00Add to cart |
| Wilmington, NC Course Details | Wednesday & Thursday July 29-30 2026 Night Course 8 hour course includes:
| $249.00Add to cart |
Includes 4 hour Mandatory Update Course (To attend only a portion of a course please contact sales at 888-280-1671)
| Location | Course Dates & Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC Course Details | Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 6-8, 2026 Night Course 12 hour course includes:
| $324.00Add to cart |
| Raleigh, NC Course Details | Friday & Saturday, June 26-27, 2026 12 hour course includes:
| $324.00Add to cart |
| Charlotte, NC Course Details | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, August 11-13, 2026 12 hour course includes:
| $324.00Add to cart |
| Charlotte, NC Course Details | Friday & Saturday, August 28-29 2026 12 hour course includes:
| $324.00Add to cart |
| Live Webinar Course Details | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, September 1-3 2026 12 hour course includes:
| $324.00Add to cart |
Online elective courses for 2026 CE
| Course Name | Course Number | Mandatory Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Science Principles Course Details | CEC693 | 4 Hours | $80.00Add to cart |
| Engineered Lumber Course Details | CEC695 | 4 Hours | $80.00Add to cart |
| Alternative Homes Course Details | CEC632 | 2 Hours | $40.00Add to cart |
| Smart Homes Course Details | CEC634 | 2 Hours | $40.00Add to cart |
| Well and Septic Inspection Course Details | CEC633 | 2 Hours | $40.00Add to cart |
| Inspecting Heat Pumps and Air Conditioning Course Details | CEC630 | 4 Hours | $80.00Add to cart |
| Interiors, Appliances, Insulation, and Ventilation Course Details | CEC631 | 4 Hours | $80.00Add to cart |
| Little Known Facts Course Details | CEC606 | 4 Hours | $80.00Add to cart |
| Inspecting the Exterior Course Details | CEC579 | 4 Hours | $80.00Add to cart |
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Yes. Our customer service team at ICA School will report your completed continuing education hours to the North Carolina Home Inspection Licensing Board.
You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each course that you should maintain for your records.
Please contact our customer service team to help you determine the correct courses you will need to take.
All home inspector licenses expire on September 30 of each year. Licenses can be renewed by filing an application for renewal with the Board (found on the HILB Engineering & Codes page) and paying the required renewal fee ($160). The Board must renew the license of a person who files an application for renewal, pays the required renewal fee, has fulfilled the continuing education requirements set by the Board, and is not in violation of this Article when the application is filed.
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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.
