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What is ICA Edcelerate?
ICA Edcelerate is a dynamic online community built exclusively for home inspectors, those aspiring to enter the field, and the instructors guiding them. Powered by ICA and hosted on trades.edcelerate.com, this platform connects students, alumni, professionals, and educators to foster success across every stage of a home inspection career.

Whether you’re preparing for exams, navigating fieldwork, or growing your business, Edcelerate delivers unmatched support through real-time engagement, expert resources, and access to job and mentorship opportunities.

Exclusive to ICA: No other school offers an online community that brings together students and professionals. ICA’s community is uniquely designed to connect our students directly with our instructors and industry experts—creating a more tailored and supportive experience.

Exclusive Access to Premium Content: Community members get exclusive access to premium content and resources including:

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Bonus Courses

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.

Bundled Course | August 21-23 2026 | Tinley Park IL

Bundled Course | December 4-6 2026 | Oak Park IL

Bundled Course | July 10-12 2026 | Edwardsville

Bundled Course | July 17-19 2026 | Glenview

Bundled Course | July 24-26 2026 | Tinley Park IL

Bundled Course | June 12-14 | Downers Grove IL

Bundled Course | June 26-28 2026 | Tinley Park IL

Bundled Course | May 15-17 2026 | Glenview

Bundled Course | November 20-22 2026 | Tinley Park IL

Bundled Course | October 16-18 2026 | Carbondale IL

Bundled Course | October 23-25 2026 | Rockford

Bundled Course | October 23-25 2026 | Tinley Park IL

Bundled Course | September 11-13 2026 | Glenview

Bundled Course | September 18-20 2026 | Edwardsville

Bundled Course | September 25-27 2026 | Oak Park IL

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