PHII students who enroll in the distance course can attend a free,
1-day field training lab at our training facility in Madison, South Dakota, the third Saturday of each month (call
to reserve space), or attend a lab in other areas of the country for an additional fee.* Our labs include a live,
hands-on property inspection and time working on home inspection reports. While lab training is not generally a
requirement for certification, it's another reason why students choose PHII.
If you live in Illinois or Kentucky, the state home inspector
law requires you to attend a lab in addition to our state-approved pre-license course before being licensed. You
have the option of attending our free monthly lab training in Madison, South Dakota to fulfill this requirement.
We also travel to the Chicago area to hold labs as needed for an additional fee. Labs can be taken at anytime during
or after your training.
Illinois Labs
Illinois labs feature inspections near the village of Mt. Prospect,
a small-town community a few miles from O'Hare Airport about 20 miles west of Chicago. Mt. Prospect is an excellent
place to stay if you plan to bring the family for a Chicago-area trip or vacation.
We have had students from a number of states attend this training
which features inspection of local homes on the market. Your PHII instructors have all taken and passed the Illinois
state test and are well-qualified to help you prepare for your licensing test.
South Dakota Labs
Air/Ground
Travel
If you live out of the area and wish to travel to Madison, South Dakota to attend a free lab, we can help you plan
the best method of air or ground travel. We are familiar with the airlines and rental services that service this
area, so please call us before making permanent travel reservations as we may be able to help you find the best
routes to take or the most economical fares.
Lodging
PHII students receive discounts at two hotels in the Madison, South Dakota area. The Super 8 offers our students
a rate of $45 per night for one bedroom. The AMERICINN offers PHII students a standard room rate of $59.90 per
night and $10 extra for a mini-suite or $15 extra for a family suite if you want to bring the family and take a
vacation. Just tell the hotel that you are with the Professional Home Inspection Institute.
Exclusive
Benefit: PHII graduates also receive free
membership in NSHI, the National Society of Home Inspectors, one of only four
national non-profit home inspector associations in the U.S. and a requirement
for some states.
*Registration by phone is required for free
labs. Labs in Chicago require pre-payment. PHII's courses are approved and accredited
by numerous states, professional associations, and insurance providers.
Air/Ground
Travel
