A home inspection career is a great fit for Army soldiers due to its flexibility in hours and unlimited earning potential. It can provide soldiers a great opportunity to transition back to civilian life, as well as provide National Guard and Army Reserve members with a part time or full time career while they serve.
Tuition Support for U.S. Military Personnel
DSDT Home Inspection Professional Program
Put your skills to work and launch a new career in just 12 weeks with DSDT’s Home Inspection Professional program, powered by ICA. The training program blends hands-on instruction in home inspection, advanced drone operations for aerial surveys, and real-world business entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re transitioning to civilian life or launching your own business, this program is built to help you apply your military experience in today’s most in-demand industries. We deliver fast, focused training that leads to real opportunities—including self-employment, career placement, and certification prep like the FAA Part 107 for commercial drone operation.
What This Program Will Teach You
- Home Inspection: Hands-on training with thermal imaging, moisture meters, and digital reporting software.
- Drone Operations: Learn to operate drones for aerial inspections and pass the FAA Part 107 exam.
- Entrepreneurship: Master the steps to start, brand, and grow your own inspection company from the ground up.
Approved Funding through this program
- GI Bill
Voc Rehab
Credential Assistance – Active Duty Military
No-Cost Home Inspection Training with ArmyIgnitED and Air Force COOL Credentialing Assistance
Home inspection training from Inspection Certification Associates is available to Army and Air Force servicemembers at no cost with approval through the ArmyIgnitED and Air Force COOL programs, which provides up to $4,000 in credentialing assistance for approved training.
The Department of Defense began the Army Credentialing Assistance Program in 2019 in an effort to help service members grow their skills. By offering financial assistance, the ArmyIgnitED program allows soldiers to complete credentialing programs, such as home inspection training, to enhance their service career and to help them transition into civilian life. Active duty Army soldiers can even inspect homes part time on the side to earn additional income.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eligible for Army Credentialing Assistance?
Credentialing Assistance (CA) provides financial assistance for classroom and online training, manuals, study guides, books, testing fees, and other fees related to continuing education so soldiers can earn education credits to either enhance their current skills, or gain new skills in an occupation they want to pursue after military service.
The Army Credentialing Assistance Program is available exclusively to Army service members including:
- Active-duty Army soldiers
- Army National Guard soldiers
- United States Army Reserve soldiers
Army Credentialing Assistance is a self-development program and credentials do not need to be aligned to the soldier’s MOS. It’s available for all ranks within the Army, including:
- Warrant Officers
- Commissioned Officers
- Enlisted Soldiers
Why Home Inspection Training for Army Servicemembers?
If you’re looking to start a new career as a home inspector, our cost-effective and comprehensive courses are the perfect place to start. Our team of experienced instructors will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become an expert in the home inspection field.
Why Choose ICA?
Inspection Certification Associates is an approved Army Credentialing Assistance school, offering home inspection training to eligible soldiers through the ArmyIgnitED program. With ICA School, you get:
- Award-winning instructors, with over 125 years combined experience
- Gold-standard customer support, 7 days per week
- Lifetime Report Writing Software Access Included
- Career-long coaching and mentoring
- Lifetime course access
- Certificates of completion mailed to you
- No extra charged for mold and radon inspection training
- E-books and reference material
Inspection Certification Associates is an industry-leader in home inspection training. Our state-approved courses give you the most up-to-date information, so you can begin your career armed with all the necessary skills. We have experienced instructors who are real-world professionals and Home Inspection experts. You can view their bios here.
How Do I Get Started?
All applications must be submitted through Army Ignited. Here are the steps for applying:
- Complete the contact form above to receive a PDF Invoice from support@icaschool.com
- Visit the Army IgnitED website at https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/index.html and register
- Select the credential path you wish to pursue (CI) Certified Inspector.
- Request Credential Assistance funding
- Select Inspection Certification Associates (ICA) as the vendor
- Select the course you wish to take Online or in a Live Class
- You will be notified by our support team when your CA request is approved
Feel free to contact Inspection Certification Associates with any questions at 888-302-3640 or complete our online contact form. One of our expert representatives will be in touch to help you through the process and provide more information about our home inspection training. Our expert staff will let you know how you can become certified in home inspection for multiple states if needed.
ICA is proud to support all our military service members. All active and former military personnel receive an exclusive discount for ICA’s home inspection training. See below for details.
ICA is also approved for no-cost home inspection training through the ArmyIgnitED Credentialing Assistance Program, Air Force COOL, and GI Bill® Tuition Reimbursement for veterans.
Exclusive Discount For Military Servicemembers
All active and former U.S. military personnel receive an exclusive discount of $200 off our live and online pre-licensing courses. To receive your discount, please call (888) 302-3640 and mention your U.S. military status to any of our Admissions representatives – they’re always happy to help.
GI Bill® Tuition Reimbursement For United States Military Veterans
We’re happy to announce that United States Military Veterans are able to receive full tuition reimbursement for certain ICA courses through the GI Bill®! Click here to view our approval letter. Click here to view our Ohio approval letter
Approved Courses:
- ICA’s Online Home Inspection Course, available for $695 nationwide and as qualifying education in many states, is approved for tuition reimbursement.
- Ohio Full Course (Online + Field Training)
- Florida Online Master Package
- Texas Online Home Inspection Course
At this time, other than Ohio, in-person courses and hybrid online/in-person courses are not reimbursable. If you need assistance, please call ICA Student Support at 888-374-4096.
Steps to receive GI Bill® reimbursement:
- Purchase our Online Home Inspection Training Course
- Complete the course at your own pace (it does not expire)
- Submit the reimbursement form through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Ohio students must use this reimbursement form
When you enroll in the program, you can start your online training immediately. The average person completes the training in about three to four weeks, but there is no time limit to finish it.
Your login and password will always be valid with us, so even after you graduate, you will still be able to log back in and review our lessons and have continued access to our online reference library.
Also, all video lessons can be downloaded in an MP4 video format for viewing later on without having to connect to the internet.
Course Outline
- Overview of Home Inspections
Provides an introduction and review of the home inspection industry - Legal and Business Aspects Â
Forming a business, pre-inspection agreements, insurance, marketing - The Inspection ProcessÂ
Method of inspecting a house, Standards of Practice - Roofing 1Â Â
Roofing terms, materials, shingles types, roofing inspection process - Roofing 2Â Â Â
Roofing inspection process continued, roofing defects - Exterior 1
Site as it affects the home, grading, siding materials, defects - Exterior 2Â
Trim, porches, decks, stops, steps, paving, vegetation, defects - Structure 1Â
Structural basics, beams, joists, trusses, roof and wall framing, foundations - Structure 2Â Â Â Â
Structural inspection and defect recognition - Interior 1Â
Attics, insulation, interior rooms, walls, windows, doors - Interior 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Bathrooms, kitchens, household appliances, basements, crawl spaces - Plumbing 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Supply and waste piping, cross connections, vents, drainage - Plumbing 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Fixtures, faucets, water heaters - Plumbing 3Â
Water heaters continued, fuel piping and storage, sump and ejector pumps - Heating 1Â Â Â
Combustion air requirements, forced air heating inspection process - Heating 2Â Â
Hydronic heating systems inspection process - Heating 3Â Â
Space heating, fireplaces, wood stoves, chimneys and vents - Air Conditioning 1Â Â
Refrigeration theory, split systems, ductless split systems, high-velocity - Air Conditioning 2Â Â
Air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps - Electrical 1Â Â Â Â
Electrical theory, service drops, wire gauges - Electrical 2Â
Wire material and types, electrical panels - Electrical 3Â
Main panels, sub panels - Electrical 4
Outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors - Report Writing
Providing a proper written report for the client - Marketing 1
Strategies for building your home inspection business - Marketing 2Â Â Â
Strategies for building your home inspection business - Commercial InspectionÂ
Inspecting commercial buildings, covers ASTM standards - Inspection with Drones
Using a drone to complete roof inspections
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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