Florida Home Inspector Course

Become a licensed Florida Home Inspector!

Any individual that is looking to obtain a Florida Home Inspector license is required to complete and pass a 120 hour DBPR approved pre-licensing course. We offer both classroom and online course options to help you meet those requirements.

Below you will find more information about each course format options. If you have any questions, please contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are happy to assist.

Build on your career and become a home inspector!

Complete the required 120-hour pre-licensing course either in our classroom with a structured schedule or online at you own pace.

Benefits for Contractors:

Add another license to your trade
80% of home inspections turn into repairs or upgrades
Expand your realtor network to increase your contractor business

Benefits for Realtors:

Add another license to your trade. You can inspect any house that isn’t your transaction
Utilize your existing network to increase home inspection transactions
Buyers are drawn to skilled realtors that can offer a home inspector’s view on a property

Please refer to the Course Schedule and Online Course tabs for registration details.

Classroom Home Inspector Program

$1749

Current Gold Coast Students receive a 10% discount! Call our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 to register!

To register for the Classroom based Home Inspection Pre-Licensing course , simply click the “Register Now” button next to the course start date and location below.

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Class Dates	Location	Class Format
April 2021
Class Dates 04/09 - 05/02	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Class Format Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
June 2021
Class Dates 06/04 - 06/27	Location North Orlando	Class Format Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

Online Home Inspector Program

$949

This online course is meant to meet the initial licensure education requirement for Florida home inspectors. This online option enables you to study at your own pace and gain the training needed to diversify into the field of home inspection.

If you have any questions, please contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are happy to assist.

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Florida Home Inspection License Requirements

Home Inspector – Initial License by Examination (HI 0401)

License Requirements

This application is used by individuals who have taken and passed the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) given by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI).

Application Requirements:

EXAMINATION: Individuals seeking licensure as a Home Inspector must first take and pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE).
Department Approved Home Inspector Examinations
1. National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
2. Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI)
3. InterNACHI Florida Home Inspector Licensing Examination (accepted as of 10/21/2013)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The applicant must demonstrate proof of completing a course of study approved by the department of not less than 120 hours that covers the 8 components of a home and has passed the examination required by the department. This is not a complete listing of educational and experience requirements. Please see the application instructions page for complete information.
FINGERPRINTS: An applicant must have a background check as part of the licensing process.
INSURANCE: Applicants are required to attest that they have obtained commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $300,000.
FEE: Pay the required fee as provided in the application, payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
APPLICATION: Complete the application by visiting the DBPR application website.

South Dade (Doral)