Home Inspector Certification Course

Length: 90-Hours (Online)

PHII's Iowa Certification Course is 90-Hours and contains 20 in-depth lessons covering all major components and systems you'll evaluate during a home inspection. Topics include site conditions, grounds and grading, exterior and structural elements, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, attics, interior components, bathrooms and kitchens, basements and crawlspaces, HVAC systems, and garages and carports. In addition to technical training, the course also provides guidance on how to build and operate a successful home inspection business.

The course includes interactive flashcards and quizzes designed to help you practice and reinforce the objectives of each lesson. You can revisit and review the course material at any time, and you're free to retake lessons and quizzes as often as needed until you've fully mastered the content. Once you pass the final exam, you'll receive your home inspector certificate. After completing any additional state requirements, you'll be fully prepared to begin your career as a home inspector.

We provide dedicated student support 12 hours a day on weekdays and 8 hours on Saturdays. You can reach us by phone or connect online through our intuitive course support system. Every question is answered promptly and thoroughly, because our priority is simple: helping you succeed.

Advanced Home Inspection Course

Length: 32-Hours (Online) $395 (Included)

PHII's Online Advanced Course is 32 hours and contains 13 lessons with over 600 test questions and flashcards that provide continuing education and exam preparation for home inspectors who have already obtained home inspector certification. This course is excellent preparation for exams such as the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). Course lessons take an in-depth look at light construction systems, components and code requirements that home inspectors will need to know to pass the NHIE.

The course also covers home inspection report analysis, business operations, liability, professional ethics and ancillary inspections such as swimming pools and lawn irrigation systems that are required topics for the NHIE. You will learn about building codes typically covered on state and national home inspector exams, potential hazards such as EIFS, aluminum wiring, and polybutylene supply piping, an indepth look at many HVAC systems, how to complete an exceptional home inspection report that conforms to national standards and much more. View More Course Info

$1,200+ in Added Value

1-year AHI Professional Membership included ($289)
As a gold-level AHI-accredited training provider, PHII can offer all home inspection course graduates a free $289 membership in the North American Association of Home Inspectors (AHI), a national non-profit professional home inspector association.

InspectHost Website subscription included ($149)
Home inspector websites are not like other websites. For a home inspector's website to be useful, the site must be able to upload inspection reports, schedule inspections, and take credit cards online. InspectHost.com is the home inspection e-commerce website design solution!

Advanced Course (NHIE exam prep) included ($395)
Contains 13 lessons with over 600 test questions and flashcards that provide continuing education and exam preparation for home inspectors who have already obtained home inspector certification. This course is excellent preparation for exams such as the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE).

Report Creator Software subscription included ($399)
Cloud-based reporting software pioneered by our company and used by many home inspectors. Our report software can be accessed from any connected computer or mobile device with a web browser. Your reports and data are encrypted and automatically saved to the Cloud. Just login to edit, save, print, or email the report to the client.

Included Preferred Courses

Drone Operations for Inspectors ($249)

PHII’s online Drone Operations for Home Inspectors is organized into 9 clear, easy-to-master lessons that build your skills step-by-step. Whether you are operating under FAA Part 107 in the United States or Transport Canada’s CAR Part IX, this course delivers the field-ready training you need to enhance safety, improve coverage, and modernize your inspection workflow. PHII’s specialized program gives you the dual-country knowledge and hands-on technical skills to integrate drones into your business while staying fully compliant with North American regulations and industry best practices. View More Course Info

Four-Point Inspections ($199)

PHII's Online 4-Point Inspection course is 3 hours and qualifies home inspectors to perform 4-point home inspections and expand their business into this thriving field. The course teaches 4-Point inspections as they relate to the homeowner insurance industry. Each lesson identifies a specific section of the 4-point inspection form and how to write up the report. Our course will thoroughly cover each of the sections of the 4-Point Inspection Form. View More Course Info

Pool and Spa Inspection ($199)

PHII's Online Pool and Spa Inspection Course is 14 hours and covers in ground and above ground pools, hot tubs and larger portable pools found across the country. You will learn how to conduct a limited inspection of liners, decking and coping, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, heating systems and pool safety. After completing the course, you will understand how to recognize defects and how to create a pool/spa inspection report for the client. View More Course Info

Manufactured Home Inspection ($249)

PHII's Online Manufactured Homes Course is 16 hours and teaches you how to perform an inspection on a manufactured home and how to write an inspection report for homes built to HUD regulations, which affects the design and construction methods. Some important points include the non-removable chasis, bracing and support systems, the 4-wire electrical service common to all manufactured homes, polybutylene supply piping, wind/load/thermal zone ratings, metal roofing, skirting, under wrap, and potentially hazardous aluminum wiring. View More Course Info

Marketing and Business Development ($199)

PHII's online Marketing and Business Development Course is 12 hours and will show you exactly what you need to do to get your new business up and running. You will learn what works and save time and money while quickly growing your business. Knowing how to market and promote what you do is just as important as learning the trade. This course teaches you how to distinguish your business from the competition and develop a marketing strategy built around your strengths and talents. View More Course Info

Septic System Inspection ($249)

PHII s online Septic System Inspection course for Home Inspectors is organized into 10 clear, easy-to-master lessons that build your skills step by step. Add a High-Value Ancillary Service to Your Home Inspection Business. You'll learn how septic systems work, how to recognize key components and failure modes, and how to follow a structured, non-invasive inspection process while staying within scope and reducing liability. Includes Septic Inspection Report Addendum e-Forms. View More Course Info

Well Inspection & Water Sampling ($249)

Private water well evaluations and water quality sampling are among the most profitable, high-demand add-on services for modern home inspectors. PHII's course delivers the technical skills, hardware knowledge, and professional certification needed to perform expert diagnostics from the source to the tap. By learning how to inspect well systems and conduct sampling, you can easily offer a a service that takes minimal extra time on-site while routinely generating an additional $300+ per inspection. View More Course Info

Mold Certification (CRMI)

Length: 24-Hours (Online) $249 (Included)

PHII's 24-hour, comprehensive Certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI) course will teach you how to inspect for mold on residential property. You will learn how to identify and assess mold damage, how to collect samples, and the recommended mold remediation protocols. You will learn how to report on the presence of mold using national standards of practice. This in-depth, 15-lesson course will help you learn the skills and knowledge necessary to inspect and test properties for mold and produce quality mold reports. Mold-certified home inspectors can provide competitive rates for mold testing either done separately, or provided alongside a home inspection, which can add significantly to your bottom line. View More Course Info

Radon Certification (CRT)

Length: 16-Hours (Online) $249 (Included)

PHII's online radon training will teach you the proper techniques for measuring and reporting radon concentrations in buildings. You will learn how to use equipment to record quality-assured results for your clients. PHII's radon course has been approved by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists & National Radon Proficiency Program (AARST-NRPP) and the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB), which are the national governing bodies that approve radon training. An approved course is required before taking the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) exam or (NRPP) exam and getting licensed. Radon-certified home inspectors can provide competitive rates for radon testing either done separately, or provided alongside a home inspection, which can add significantly to your bottom line. View More Course Info

Wind Mitigation

Length: 3-Hours (Online) $199 (Included)

PHII's Online Wind Mitigation Inspection course qualifies Florida Home Inspectors to perform Wind/Hurricane Mitigation Inspections and expand their business into this thriving field. The course teaches wind mitigation inspections as they relate to the housing and construction industry. The course will cover each of the seven sections of the Uniform Wind Mitigation Verification Inspection Form. This training is an easy way for inspectors to earn extra income while saving home owners money on insurance. Learn the parts of a home most affected by wind and how to identify corrective measures that reduce the risk of wind damage.

Included Premium Courses

Commercial Building Inspection ($399)

Commercial inspections are one of the most profitable and in-demand services in the property industry. PHII’s Commercial Building Inspection & Project Management Course gives you the skills, tools, and certification needed to step confidently into the commercial sector. Learn how to perform professional Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) using the ASTM E2018 standard. View More Course Info

Advanced Sewer Camera Inspection ($299)

Sewer scope and lateral line inspections are a high-demand add-on service, adding $150 to $300+ per inspection. PHII's Advanced Sewer Camera Inspection Course gives you the technical skills, hardware knowledge, and certification needed to offer pipeline diagnostics and produce professional reports that follow national standards. View More Course Info

Environmental Hazards ($199)

PHII's Online Environmental Hazards Course is 8 hours and covers asbestos, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, lead and radon. While these hazards are outside the scope of a home inspection, many homebuyers and homeowners are concerned about these dangerous and sometimes life threatening hazardous materials existing in their homes. Each lesson identifies a specific hazard, how to recognize it, how people become exposed to it, how to test for it and mitigate methods. View More Course Info

Simple Home Construction Course ($199)

PHII's Online Simple Home Construction is 8 hours and provides an overview of how typical single family dwellings have been constructed during the last century. It follows the basic order of home construction from the foundation to the framing to elements of the interior rough-in, identifying important components and how they are assembled. This course will help new inspectors quickly learn the basics of how a home is constructed. View More Course Info

House Framing Methods ($249)

PHII's online House Framing Course is 45 hours and covers all the methods and materials used to create the structure of the home. It includes the foundation, walls, ceilings, roof, decks, openings and any other part of the home that must support weight. Most house framing is only visible from unfinished areas. This makes it difficult to spot defects unless you have a solid knowledge of framing. Covers the types of house framing you are likely to encounter as a home inspector including platform, balloon, post-and-beam, concrete, steel and masonry framing. View More Course Info

Mold Basics ($199)

PHII's online mold safety, assessment, reporting and standards course is 16 hours and provides a good introduction for home inspectors and others who may want to expand into indoor air quality (IAQ) inspections or later pursue mold certification training. This course will help home inspectors quickly understand how mold can affect their clients and why the client should consider having a mold inspection performed prior to closing. View More Course Info

Ozone/Hydroxyl Remediation ($249)

Learn about adding odor removal services in this 32 hour online course. Strong odors can be removed safely and permanently through the proper use of ozone generators and hydroxyl generators that can safely disinfect indoor spaces. Nothing turns off a potential buyer like a smelly property, and you can help both your clients and your bottom line by offering this service. Learn how to assess and properly apply ozone and utilize hydroxyl generation for odor removal and prepare a written pre-treatment report for the client. View More Course Info

Structural Pest Inspection

Length: 24-Hours (Online) $249 (Included)

PHII's Online Pest Course is written in accordance with EPA guidelines to enable you to obtain your structural pest inspector license (SPI) and add this lucrative service to your business. The course contains informative and easy to master lessons that will help you learn how to identify and detect termites and other wood-destroying pests including beetles, ants, bees, and fungi. You will also learn the methods used for pest prevention and control so that you can add pesticide application as an additional service. This pest course has been reviewed by a respected university entomologist for accuracy. View More Course Info

PHII Certified Home Inspector

PHII certification is a nationally recognized, business-ready home inspection credential that blends flexible self-paced online training with practical, real-world skills while supplying students with a complete startup package that includes inspection software, business tools, marketing resources, and association membership, all designed to help new inspectors quickly gain credibility, meet state requirements, and launch a profitable inspection business with low overhead and strong earning potential.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

PHII provides a hassle-free, unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee to ensure student satisfaction. This commitment stands out because some competitors offer very limited refund periods or no refunds at all. Prospective students should understand a school's refund terms before enrolling. Visit PHII's Compare Page to see how PHII stacks up against the competition.

Drone License Course (FAA Part 107 Certification)

Length: 16-Hours (Online) $249 (Included)

Earn Your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License with Confidence. Launch your commercial drone career with a complete, exam-aligned training program built for real-world operators. This comprehensive online course walks you step-by-step through the entire certification process—what Part 107 allows, who needs the license, how to schedule and pass the FAA Knowledge Exam, and how to apply for your certificate. You'll master every FAA-tested topic through clear lessons, practical examples, and with technician-friendly explanations make complex subjects easy to understand. You’ll also get targeted exam strategies, section-specific quizzes, and full practice tests with answer explanations to dramatically improve your pass rate. View More Course Info

Drone License Course (Transport Canada RPAS Certification)

Length: 16-Hours (Online) $249 (Included)

Earn Your Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate with Confidence. Launch your commercial drone career with a complete, exam-aligned training program built for real-world operators. This comprehensive online course walks you step-by-step through the entire Canadian certification process—what CAR Part IX allows, the difference between Basic and Advanced operations, how to pass the Transport Canada Knowledge Exams, and how to prepare for your Flight Review. You'll master every Transport Canada tested topic through clear lessons, practical examples, and technician-friendly explanations that make complex subjects like airspace and meteorology easy to understand. You'll also get targeted exam strategies, section-specific quizzes, and full practice tests with answer explanations to dramatically improve your pass rate. View More Course Info

Residential Building Inspector (B1) IRC Exam Prep Course

Length: 40-Hours (Online) $299 (Included)

If you’re a home inspector and you’re not ICC B1 certified, you’re leaving serious money on the table. Cities across the country now require ICC-certified inspectors for rental licensing, habitability checks, and short-term rental (AirBnB/VRBO) compliance. Without the B1, you’re legally locked out of this additional inspection revenue. With it, you own the market. Prepare for the International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector B1 exam with PHII’s comprehensive online prep course. Our training provides the technical knowledge and exam-taking strategies you need to pass the ICC national exam on your first attempt. View More Course Info

Included Pinnacle Courses

Energy Auditor / Weatherization Contractor ($499)

The demand for certified professionals is surging nationwide. As an Energy Auditor, you'll identify efficiency gaps using high-tech diagnostic tools. As a Weatherization Contractor, you’ll lead the corrective work that saves homeowners thousands. In many areas, government funds are already available to pay for these exact services—meaning the market is primed and waiting. Mastering these skills doesn't have to be difficult, but it does require the right foundation. Our complete 4-Module Training System provides you everything you need.View More Course Info

Mold Remediation Course ($249)

The 16-hour Certified Commercial Mold Inspector (CCMI) course expands your expertise from residential to large-scale properties, including office buildings, warehouses, and apartment complexes. This specialized addendum covers advanced protocols for identifying and assessing damage, professional sampling procedures, and the specific documentation and pricing strategies required for commercial contracts. By mastering these skills, you’ll gain the necessary knowledge to confidently scale your business and capture a diverse range of high-value commercial inspection opportunities. View More Course Info

Commercial Mold Inspection Course ($199)

PHII's Online Simple Home Construction is 14 hours and provides an overview of how typical single family dwellings have been constructed during the last century. It follows the basic order of home construction from the foundation to the framing to elements of the interior rough-in, identifying important components and how they are assembled. This course will help new inspectors quickly learn the basics of how a home is constructed. View More Course Info

Mold Remediation Protocols Course ($199)

Our 16-hour Mold Remediation Protocols course provides a comprehensive comparison of the two industry-leading standards: the NYC DOHMH Guidelines and the IICRC S520. In an industry lacking federal mandates, this 9-lesson curriculum empowers you to select and implement the most effective, responsible work practices for your business. You will learn to navigate the nuances of both organizations' procedures, gaining the expertise needed to manage successful remediation projects of any scale while making informed decisions that protect both your clients and your reputation. View More Course Info

Level 1 Infrared Building Surveyor Course ($1,295)

This ASNT-compliant Level 1 course integrates Infrared Certification with building envelope moisture and energy loss surveys, making it ideal for home inspectors and tradespeople entering the thermography field. No prior experience or camera is required to master the physics of infrared energy and the operation of diagnostic equipment. You will learn to identify hidden issues like thermal bridging, air leaks, and moisture intrusion, enabling you to provide professional reports that guide repairs and document insurance claims. Upon completion, you will earn multiple certifications—including Level 1 Thermographer and Building Surveyor—providing the expertise needed to launch a specialized business or significantly enhance your current service offerings. View More Course Info