Florida Home Inspector Licensing Course

Become a licensed Florida Home Inspector!

Anyone who is looking to become a licensed home inspector in that state of Florida is required to complete and pass a 120-hour DBPR approved pre-licensing course. Gold Coast offers an industry leading home inspection program. We even enable students to review for, and take the licensing exam on location without having to go to a 3rd party testing center.

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

Choose from either classroom or online options.

Florida Home Inspector Licensing Course

Become a licensed Florida Home Inspector!

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

Choose from either classroom or online options.

Classroom Home Inspector Course

Navigate the home inspector curriculum with the guidance of our industry experienced instructors who will fully prepare you for success. Additionally, Gold Coast enables you to complete your education and take the licensing exam at our campus making it easy for you. Simply ask about our home inspector workshop and exam options by calling our helpful career counselors at 1-800-732-9140.

Classroom Tuition - $1799
OR pay over time with Klarna

Build on your career and become a home inspector!

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

Home Inspection Classroom Schedule

4 Weekends | Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm

ENGLISH SCHEDULE:

Region

Campus

Schedule Type

Class Dates	Location	Schedule
February 2023
Class Dates 02/03 - 02/26	Location South Dade (Doral)	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
March 2023
Class Dates 03/03 - 03/26	Location East Orlando	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
May 2023
Class Dates 05/19 - 06/11	Location North Miami	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
July 2023
Class Dates 07/07 - 07/30	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
Class Dates 07/28 - 08/20	Location South Dade (Doral)	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

SPANISH SCHEDULE:

Region

Campus

Schedule Type

Class Dates	Location	Schedule
April 2023
Class Dates 04/14 - 05/07	Location South Dade (Doral)	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

Our Livestream Option Is Best For:

Students that may not live close to our locations.
Students that enjoy the guidance of a live instructor.
Students that learn best in a classroom setting but prefer the comfort of their home or office.
Students that prefer a structured schedule.

Home Inspection Livestream Schedule

4 Weekends | Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm

10 Week Evenings | Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:30pm-10:30pm

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE:

Region

Campus

Schedule Type

Class Dates	Location	Schedule
February 2023
Class Dates 02/03 - 02/26	Location Livestream	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
March 2023
Class Dates 03/03 - 03/26	Location Livestream	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
May 2023
Class Dates 05/19 - 06/11	Location Livestream	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
June 2023
Class Dates 06/05 - 08/11	Location Livestream	Schedule Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 - 10:30pm
July 2023
Class Dates 07/07 - 07/30	Location Livestream	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
Class Dates 07/28 - 08/20	Location Livestream	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
September 2023
Class Dates 09/11 - 11/17	Location Livestream	Schedule Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 - 10:30pm

Online Home Inspector License Course

The Principles of Home Inspection – Initial Training course provides the most thorough distance training for home inspection available. This 120 hour presentation is designed to introduce and/or reinforce a Home Inspection Professional’s understanding of:

A building’s components and systems
Proper inspection procedures & methods
Acceptable component test protocols
Life expectancy of components
A review of various reporting terminologies and vernaculars
Forms to be used for a professional home inspection report.

Principles of Home Inspection is based on years of practical experience in both inspecting homes and training inspectors. The course teaches a step-by-step approach to inspection for each house system:

Surveying problems
Explaining the practical implications of the problems
Providing inspection strategies

Online Course Tuition - $1799
OR pay over time with Klarna

The Principles of Home Inspection – Initial Training course provides the most thorough distance training for home inspection available. This 120 hour presentation is designed to introduce and/or reinforce a Home Inspection Professional’s understanding of:

A building’s components and systems
Proper inspection procedures & methods
Acceptable component test protocols
Life expectancy of components
A review of various reporting terminologies and vernaculars
Forms to be used for a professional home inspection report.

Principles of Home Inspection is based on years of practical experience in both inspecting homes and training inspectors. The course teaches a step-by-step approach to inspection for each house system:

Surveying problems
Explaining the practical implications of the problems
Providing inspection strategies

License Requirements

Home Inspector – Initial License by Examination (HI 0401)

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).

Florida Home Inspector License 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.

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12276 San Jose Blvd, Ste 208
Jacksonville, FL 32223

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