Home Inspector Certification Course Length: 90-Hours
Includes: $399 Report Software, $395 Bonus Courses, $149 Business Website, $289 AHI Membership. $1,200+ Added Value!

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Welcome to PHII's Connecticut Home Inspection School. PHII delivers unmatched home inspection training led by experienced instructors who are here for one reason only, to help you succeed. Our nationally certified home inspection training will teach you how to become a Connecticut home inspector through online coursework, testing, and hands-on field study. You will learn the basic fundamentals of home inspection that comply with national standards of practice.

With over 20 years in business and the first school to offer online training for home inspectors, PHII has helped many people in Connecticut and thousands of others nationwide, start successful home inspection careers. This is because we offer the best online home inspection training available. Plus we consistently update our online course materials as the industry changes.

How the Home Inspection Training Works

We use a step-by-step training process to make home inspection simple to learn. All of our Connecticut online home inspection training options include the same lessons, field inspection assignments and report writing as our classroom course. We even include free home inspection report software so that you can practice creating reports while taking the home inspector course in Connecticut. Our experienced, on-site instructors are always here to help you every step of the way. Plus we include lessons on mold and allergens, radon, and commercial inspections so you can learn how to expand your business in Connecticut by offering new services.

PHII's online home inspection course for Connecticut delivers all of the advantages of our classroom training course for a fraction of the cost. We use a proven interactive learning solution with lesson pre-tests and post-tests, flash cards, audio instruction, video, and feedback along with the human support element that is so critical to success. Our Connecticut home inspection training course is self-paced, but you are never alone.

As you go through the course, you will master the learning objectives for each lesson that correspond to a national standard of practice for home inspection that applies to Connecticut home inspectors. No previous experience is required to understand the components and systems of a home and learn how to visually inspect them. You can take as long as you need, however those with experience in the building trades will generally finish faster.

As you complete each lesson, you will use interactive flash cards and take practice quizzes that will test your knowledge, generate instant feedback and provide opportunities to correct mistakes, re-learn information and re-test. Our system keeps track of your progress, so you can take a break at any time and the course will return to where you left off. You can perform the hands-on field activities on your own home or any residential home in Connecticut to test your knowledge in a real world setting.

Why Choose PHII for Connecticut Home Inspection Training

PHII teaches you what to inspect, how to inspect it, and how to write a home inspection report in Connecticut. We give you the knowledge, instructor support and hands-on practice necessary to become a successful Connecticut home inspector. After you pass the final exam and field assignment, you will be confident that you possess the knowledge and skills needed to begin your career as a professional home inspector in Connecticut.

If you are thinking about a career change, consider PHII's Connecticut online home inspection training course and earn your Connecticut professional home inspector certification in your spare time using any mobile device. PHII provides everything you need to learn how to become a home inspector in Connecticut at the best tuition price in the industry and with your satisfaction guaranteed.

Included in PHII's Connecticut Home Inspector Certification
Home inspection topics covered in our Connecticut home inspector certification program

Each home inspection lesson starts by listing the objectives you will learn, followed by a short practice quiz to check your prior knowledge, the lesson content, a review and a quiz. Below are the subjects that you will master for each lesson of the Connecticut home inspection certification course. All course objectives are aligned with national standards of practice for home inspectors. After passing PHII's home inspection exam and meeting any other state requirements, you will be well-qualified to perform residential home inspections in Connecticut

Introduction to Home Inspection Terminology -Overview of the common language used throughout the home inspection industry by licensed home inspectors

Limits and Exclusions for Home Inspection - Pre-inspection agreements and liability during a home inspection, understanding home inspector responsibilities

Site, Grounds and Grading - Components outside the home including paving, vegetation, ground slope and drainage, decks, steps and porches that apply to a home inspection

Exterior and Structure - Foundation, chimneys, trim and siding, doors and windows, eaves, soffits, and down spouts

Roof Components - Types and styles, roof materials and home inspection methods, flashing and gutters, skylights for a typical home inspection

Plumbing Systems - Water and fuel service type, size and location, waste and vent pipes, kitchen and bathroom faucets and fixtures, water heaters

Electrical Systems - Service entrance location and capacity, inspecting panels and branch circuits, wire gauges, determining grounding and bonding, ground fault interrupters (GFIs), outlets, fixtures, switches and smoke detectors

Attic Inspection - Attic access methods, roof framing and sheathing, insulation types, ventilation methods, roof vent pipes, defects and moisture issues

Insulation & Ventilation - R Factor, vapor retarders, crawl space and below-grade ventilation, theory of exhaust and plumbing ventilation as it applies to home inspection

Interior Components - Home inspection methods and standards for walls and rooms, bedroom egress, windows, types of doors, stairs and railing, defects, fire places.

Bathrooms and Kitchens - Toilets, sinks, ventilation, bathtubs, showers, flooring, GCFI protection, defects and moisture damage, cabinets, counters, flooring, built-in appliances following home inspection industry standards

Basement & Crawlspace - Type and entry methods, evaluating foundation and supports, stairs, flooring, walls, ceiling, exposed insulation, vapor barriers, evaluating joists, trusses, sub floors, floor drains and sump pumps

Heating and Air Conditioning - Location(s), fuel type(s), age, capacity, distribution methods, heat exchangers, combustion venting, humidifiers, air filters, evaporator and condenser coils, supplemental heat, electrical disconnect home inspection standards

Garage and Carport - Home inspection standards for identifying structure type, attached, detached, door openers, floors ceiling walls, ventilation, safety features, separation wall, door to a living space, ventilation, GFI protection

Conducting a Home Inspection - Pre home inspection agreements, professional behavior, procedures with clients, home inspection methodology, home inspection tools, written report, follow-up

Home Inspection Business Start-Up - Registration for home inspection business, website set-up, payment processing, pricing services, business vehicle, ladders and basic tools, electronic tools, sales tax and write-offs, filing requirements, state tax I.D. number, records, profit, cash flow, advertising, brochures, tracking ads, customer service

Mold and Allergens - Mycotoxins and pathogenic molds, sources and outbreaks, collecting samples during home inspection, client agreements, findings, common allergens, health effects, mitigation procedures, how to become a mold certified home inspector

Radon in Air and Water - Properties of radon, health effects, how radon enters buildings and water supplies, measurement, elevated/unsafe levels, seasonal effects, mitigation methods, how to become a radon certified home inspector

Commercial Inspections - Types of commercial home inspections, challenges, ASST. E2018-01 guidelines, property condition assessment (CPA) reports, walk-through survey, home inspector vs. a field observer, entering the market, referrals, liability, how to become a home inspector with commercial certification

What You Will Master

The major components and systems of a home.
What to inspect, how to inspect it, and what not to inspect.
How to complete a professional inspection using a pre-inspection agreement, checklist, and tools of the trade.
Completing and presenting a professional report to your client
How to market your services and expand your business in Connecticut.
And much more

Frequently Asked Questions About PHII's Connecticut Home Inspection certification Program

How long does your home inspection course for Connecticuttake?
PHII's Connecticut home inspection course can be completed in 1-2 weeks based on your past level of experience. However, you can take as much time as needed, and there are no limits on re-taking the certification exam. The total course time for training in Connecticut is broken up into hours for course instruction, field assignments, report writing and testing. PHII's Connecticut course allows you to take your time or push yourself through quickly.

How much does the Connecticut home inspection training cost?
Professional Home Inspection Institute will teach you how to become a home inspector in Connecticut for the lowest average tuition rate in the industry. The course comes complete with all required instructional materials including 100% online access and the information you need to become a certified home inspector in Connecticut. You can view the current prices by clicking the link on the enroll page or by calling 1-605-427-2908.

What is home inspection errors and omissions insurance?
Home inspectors in Connecticut should consider getting Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, which is a professional liability policy covering the policyholder for negligent acts and omissions that occur during an inspection. A good Errors and Omissions liability policy can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses if you are named in a lawsuit in Connecticut should a problem occur with a home inspection. Our coursework is approved for Connecticut home inspector errors and omissions insurance by major insurance underwriters.

Why should I choose PHII for home inspection training?
PHII gives Connecticut residents interactive training, experienced support, a lot of value and the most affordable tuition in the industry. Plus we offer a satisfaction guarantee. Over the years we have successfully trained and certified thousands of home inspectors throughout the U.S. and Canada, including many home inspectors in Connecticut. We have been there to support our students from Connecticut during and after the training. We have up-to-date Connecticut home inspection certification course material, and we provide a turn-key system for setting up your own home inspection business in Connecticut.

What About Home Inspection Certification Outside of Connecticut?
The first step in starting your home inspector career is to understand the path to a home inspector license. The process can be simple or lengthy depending on the state. In some cases you can train entirely online to obtain your home inspector license or certification. In other cases you can train online and complete field training to meet home inspector requirements. PHII gives you an advantage by going beyond the minimum training a home inspector needs so that you can hit the ground running. Start by understanding your State Home Inspector License Requirements.

PHII offers home inspector continuing education and numerous certifications to help you learn more, earn more and grow your home inspection business. At PHII our mission is to provide you with the best home inspector training to prepare you for a successful real estate career, along with the support you need down the road. PHII-trained home inspectors are never alone. With PHII, your home inspector training is truly at your pace. You always have lifetime access to PHII certification courses.

Connecticut Home Inspection Training Package Includes:

Online Home Inspector Course for Connecticut with online library of Inspection Documents, Student Manual, and online DVDs, Toll Free Student Support. Training is 100% online, no materials are shipped. Optional printed back-up materials and courses/videos on USB stick are available. Include $399 Home Inspection Report Creator, $395 worth of Bonus Courses, $149 InspectHost Business Website and $289 1-year AHI Membership for Connecticut home inspector graduates.