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Home and Commercial Building Inspection

Course Title Description Duration Price
Upcoming
classes:


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Skills training Center

Evening and weekend classes available


Burton, MI

Real Estate training Academy

Weekend classes


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Learn to be a Home Inspector - Modular courses

Each module is four hours.  Each module is completely independent of the other modules so you can enter the program at any time, take as many or as few modules as you want and finish the program according to your schedule.   In order to qualify for certification, you must complete the eight core modules from the list below.

  •  Introduction to Home Inspection

  •  Electrical*

  •  Advanced Electrical

  •  Commercial Electrical Systems  Fundamentals

  •  Roofing Fundamentals*

  •  Plumbing  Fundamentals*

  •  Foundations*

  •  Insulation and Interiors

  •  Structures*

  •  Exterior and Siding*

  •  HVAC Fundamentals*

  •  Steam, Electric & Wall/Floor Heating

  •  Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps 

  •  Boilers

  •  Hydronics

  •  Report writing*

  •  Business Basics

  •  Business Decision Making

  •  Marketing

  •  Certification Exam Review and Exam

*Core module, required for certification

  Individual Module
$99 each (1-8 modules)

Eight core modules, Textbook, Certification
$699

Individual Module
$69 each (Graduate, have completed 8 modules)

Ten Modules: 8 core modules,  2 Elective modules, Textbook, Certification, HI Report Software
$899

 

Certified Master Inspector
Certification Course

Upcoming
classes:

Dates to be Announced

The Certified Master Inspector® (CMI) certification is the highest credential obtainable in the home inspection industry.  This advanced course leading to the Certified Master Inspector® (CMI) certification is for the experienced home inspector.  Prior to attending this course, you should have the equivalent of 60 hours of training or five years experience as an inspector.  Advanced topics include all technical aspects of home inspections and non-technical aspects of the home inspection, such as legal issues.  The course includes books and study materials.  The CMI exam will be given at the conclusion of the course. 

CMI certification is only available through the Master Inspector Certification board approved schools. CMI approved schools have achieved and maintain the highest professional academic and ethical standards.  Inspectors who are not InterNACHI members will receive their first year's membership in InterNACHI free with this course.  Seating is Limited and is on a first-come first-served basis.  Register early.

TBA $TBA
Non-member.  Includes first year of membership in InterNACHI for non-members.

Home Inspection
Certification Course

Upcoming
classes:


Las Vegas, NV
Dates to be Announced

Honolulu, HI
Dates to be Announced

Victorville, CA
Dates to be Announced
 

 

This course combines the Home Inspection Fundamentals and Home Inspection Advanced Topics courses into one five-day course.

Technical topics include: Structures, roofs, foundations, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, siding, pools, mold, indoor air quality, radon, wood destroying insects, wood destroying organisms, specialty inspections, inspecting new construction, tools and equipment of the trade, and certification/licensing exam review.

Business topics include: Top Tips for Success, marketing your home inspection business, advertising, accounting and bookkeeping basics, knowing your competition, understanding your local market, working with customers, working with real estate agents, pre-inspection agreements, home inspection reports, ethics, industry standards, laws governing home inspection.

Includes Certification, XL Basic Inspection Report and Business System, one year membership in BestInspectors.Net, two sets of certificates suitable for framing, listing in the BestInspectors.Net on-line directory.  8000 pages of reference materials, more than 1600 color photos and our complete collection of electrical calculators on six CD's.

The certification exam will be offered at the conclusion of the forty-hour course.  Taking the exam immediately upon completion of the 40-hour course is optional, but recommended.  The exam may be taken at a later time.  Allow two hours to complete the certification exam.  The examination fees are included in this course.

Instructors: George Wells, Michael Bailey, Richard Jones (instructors may vary by location)

Locations: Las Vegas NV, Orlando FL, Apple Valley/Oro Grande CA, Detroit MI/Toledo OH, Honolulu, HI

40 Hours
(5 Days)
$995
Within 30 days of class start date

 

Save $100
with Paid Registration 30 days in advance

$895
30 days or more before class start date.

Home Inspection Fundamentals This course is the first three days of the complete Home Inspection Certification Course and can be taken as a separate course.

Technical topics include: Tools and equipment of the trade, Structures, roofs, foundations, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, siding, and pools.

Includes XL Basic Inspection Report and Business System, one year membership in BestInspectors.Net, certificate of completion suitable for framing, listing in the BestInspectors.Net on-line directory.  8000 pages of reference materials, more than 1600 color photos and our complete collection of electrical calculators on six CD's.

The certification exam will be offered at the conclusion of the 24-hour course.  The examination fees are not included in this course.  A certification option may be purchased below at a discounted rate.  Allow two hours to complete the certification exam.

Instructors: George Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Michael Bailey, Richard Jones (instructors vary by location)

Locations: Las Vegas, Orlando, Oro Grande, Toledo, Honolulu

24 Hours
(3 Days)
$499

Home Inspection
Advanced Topics
This course is the last two days of the complete Home Inspection Certification Course and can be taken as a separate course.

Technical topics include: Mold, indoor air quality, radon, wood destroying insects, wood destroying organisms, specialty inspections, inspecting new construction, tools and equipment of the trade, and certification/licensing exam review.

Business topics include: Top Tips for Success, marketing your home inspection business, advertising, accounting and bookkeeping basics, knowing your competition, understanding your local market, working with customers, working with real estate agents, pre-inspection agreements, home inspection reports, ethics, industry standards, laws governing home inspection.

Includes XL Basic Inspection Report and Business System, one year membership in BestInspectors.Net, certificate of completion suitable for framing, listing in the BestInspectors.Net on-line directory.  8000 pages of reference materials, more than 1600 color photos and our complete collection of electrical calculators on six CD's.

The certification exam will be offered at the conclusion of the course.  The examination fees are not included in this course.  A certification option may be purchased below at a discounted rate.  Allow two hours to complete the certification exam.

Instructors: George Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Michael Bailey, Richard Jones (instructors vary by location)

Locations: Las Vegas, Orlando, Oro Grande, Toledo, Honolulu

16 Hours
(2 Days)
$339

Certification
upgrade to
Home Inspection Fundamentals or
Home Inspection Advanced Topics courses
The Home Inspection Fundamentals and Home Inspection Advanced Topics courses do not include certification when taken alone or separately.  Certification is available at a discount when certification is combined with either the Home Inspection Fundamentals and Home Inspection Advanced Topics course.  The normal cost for certification is $295.  This special rate represents a discount of more than 50% off the normal cost. This offer is available only with the paid registration of either the Home Inspection Fundamentals and Home Inspection Advanced Topics course.  The certification examination must be taken at the conclusion of the course to qualify for this special rate.   $295

 

Home and Commercial Building Construction

Course Title Description Duration Price
Home Construction Fundamentals Certification, one year membership in BestInspectors.Net, two sets of certificates suitable for framing, listing in the BestInspectors.Net on-line directory.

Instructors: Michael Bailey, George Wells, Thelma Hutchinson,  Richard Jones (instructors vary by location)

Locations: Las Vegas, Orlando, Oro Grande, Toledo

8 Hours
(1 Day)
$175

Advanced Home Construction Instructors: Michael Bailey, John Shearman, George Wells, Thelma Hutchinson,  (instructors vary by location)

Locations: Las Vegas, Orlando, Oro Grande, Toledo

8 Hours
(1 Day)
$175

Commercial Building Construction Fundamentals Instructors: Michael Bailey, John Shearman, George Wells, Thelma Hutchinson,  (instructors vary by location)

Locations: Las Vegas, Orlando, Oro Grande, Toledo

8 Hours
(1 Day)
$195

Advanced Commercial Building Construction Instructors: John Shearman, George Wells, Thelma Hutchinson,  (instructors vary by location)

Locations: Las Vegas, Orlando, Oro Grande, Toledo

8 Hours
(1 Day)
$195

       

 

Electrical

Course Title Description Duration Retail Price
Basic Electricity and Electrical Construction, Introduction to the NEC® Certification, one year membership in BestInspectors.Net, two sets of certificates suitable for framing, listing in the BestInspectors.Net on-line directory.

Instructors: George P. Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Christopher Hall

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

8 Hours
(1 Day)
$175

Advanced Electricity and Commercial Electrical Systems Instructors: George P. Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Christopher Hall

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

8 Hours
(1 Day)
$175

National Electrical Code® Update
Part 1
Articles 90-220
Instructors: George P. Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Christopher Hall

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

5 Hours
(˝ Day)
$99

National Electrical Code® Update
Part 2
Articles 220-250
Instructors: George P. Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Christopher Hall

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

5 Hours
(˝ Day)
$99

National Electrical Code® Update
Part 3
Article 300
Instructors: George P. Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Christopher Hall

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

5 Hours
(˝ Day)
$99

National Electrical Code® Update
Part 4
Articles 400-800
Instructors: George P. Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Christopher Hall

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

5 Hours
(˝ Day)
$99

National Electrical Code® Update
Parts 1-4
Articles 90-800
Instructors: George P. Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Christopher Hall

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

20 Hours
(2 Days)
$299

National Electrical Code® Update
OCILB
Parts 1-4
Articles 90-800
The OCILB (formerly OCIEB) allows only 8 hours of continuing education credit per day. Therefore, the five hour courses must be taken over a period of either three or four days.

OCILB course fees include administration fees.

Instructors: George P. Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Christopher Hall

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

20 Hours
(3 and 4 Day options)
$375

       

 

Plumbing

Course Title Description Duration Retail Price
Plumbing Code An overview of current codes.  Topics reviewed will be determined by the class.  Three to five topics will be reviewed in depth followed by a general open forum discussion of code topics and a general discussion of developing trends and technologies in plumbing.

Instructors: Thelma Hutchinson, Michael Bailey

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

2˝ Hours $59

 

HVAC

Course Title Description Duration Price
HVAC Code An overview of current codes.  Topics reviewed will be determined by the class.  Three to five topics will be reviewed in depth followed by a general open forum discussion of code topics and a general discussion of developing trends and technologies in HVAC.

Instructors: Thelma Hutchinson, Michael Bailey

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

2˝ Hours $59

 

Refrigeration

Course Title Description Duration Price
Refrigeration Code An overview of current codes.  Topics reviewed will be determined by the class.  Three to five topics will be reviewed in depth followed by a general open forum discussion of code topics and a general discussion of developing trends and technologies in refrigeration.

Instructors: Thelma Hutchinson, Michael Bailey

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

2˝ Hours $59

 

Hydronics

Course Title Description Duration Price
Hydronics Code An overview of current codes.  Topics reviewed will be determined by the class.  Three to five topics will be reviewed in depth followed by a general open forum discussion of code topics and a general discussion of developing trends and technologies in hydronics.

Instructors: Thelma Hutchinson, Michael Bailey

Locations: Las Vegas, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

2˝ Hours $59

 

Roofs, Structures, and Foundations

Course Title Description Duration Retail Price
Roofs and Roofing An overview of roofs and roofing.  An in-depth discussion of roofing theory, methods and materials will give the attendee a solid understanding of roofing concepts.  Roofing types will be reviewed by geographic location.  A two hour presentation will be  followed by a general open forum discussion of roofing related topics and a general discussion of developing trends and technologies in roofing.

Instructors: George Wells, Thelma Hutchinson, Michael Bailey

Locations: Las Vegas, Orlando, Oro Grande, Toledo, Columbus

2˝ Hours $59

 

Business and Law

Course Title Description Duration Price
Construction Law An overview of current construction laws.  Topics reviewed will be determined by the class.  Three to five topics will be reviewed in depth followed by a general open forum discussion of code topics and a general discussion of developing trends and technologies in construction laws.

Instructor: Timothy Longacre

Locations: Toledo

2˝ Hours $99

Contracts An overview of contract law.  Topics reviewed will be the elements of a contract, what makes a contract valid and enforceable, the differences between contracts and agreements.  The presentation will be followed by a general open forum discussion and question and answer session.

Instructor: Timothy Longacre

Locations: Toledo

2˝ Hours $99

 

Certificates

Certificates
Extras, Replacements
Additional or replacement copies of course completion certificates or certification certificates.  Set of two.  All certificates are suitable for framing and are signed an approved course instructor, the director of certifications, or the executive director.  Allow four weeks for delivery. $25
+$5.85 S&H

 

All courses are presented by Management Science Institute™
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board agency #528
Michigan Department of Construction Codes approved

All courses include certificates of completion suitable for framing.  All materials and certificates are mailed via USPS Priority Mail, UPS Second Day, or FedEx Second Day to US destinations.  Items shipped to destinations outside the US are shipped via Airmail Parcel Post.
 

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Management Science Institute
Best Inspectors Network
P.O. Box 326
Sylvania, OH 43560-0326

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