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Florida Home Inspector Course

Get Your Florida Home Inspector License Today!

Anyone who is looking to become a licensed home inspector in the 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 that includes a one-of-a-kind hands-on inspection experience that will prepare you for success in your career. We also host an exam prep workshop to get you ready to sit for our on-campus, open-book state approved exam – no need 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, livestream or online options.

Florida Home Inspector Course

Get Your Florida Home Inspector License Today!

Anyone who is looking to become a licensed home inspector in the 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 that includes a one-of-a-kind hands-on inspection experience that will prepare you for success in your career. We also host an exam prep workshop to get you ready to sit for our on-campus, open-book state approved exam – no need 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, livestream or online options.

Build On Your Career And Become A Florida Home Inspector!

Everything you need to apply for your license!

Exam Prep Basics

$1,499

Or
4-interest-free payments of $375 with

  • 120 hour Pre-license course
    • In-class
    • Livestream
    • Hands-on experience
  • Orientation
  • Instructor weekly office hours
  • Book included

Exam Prep Essentials

$1,599

Or
4-interest-free payments of $400 with

  • New! Wind Mitigation course ($199 value!)
    • In-class
    • Livestream
  • 120 hour Pre-license course
    • In-class
    • Livestream
    • Hands-on experience
  • Orientation
  • Instructor weekly office hours
  • Book included

Exam Prep Premium

$1,799

Or
4-interest-free payments of $450 with

  • New! Wind Mitigation course ($199 value!)
    • In-class
    • Livestream
  • 120 hour Pre-license course
    • In-class
    • Livestream
    • On Demand
    • Hands-on experience
  • Orientation
  • Instructor weekly office hours
  • Book included
  • 1-Day state exam prep workshop ($250 value!)

Classroom Home Inspector Course

Navigate the home inspector curriculum with the guidance of our industry experienced instructors who will fully prepare you for success. Our program consists of a one-of-a-kind hands-on inspection experience that will prepare you for success on the exam and your career. 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.

Home Inspection Open House

Attend our Livestream Open House held from 5:00pm-6:00pm on select dates. We provide a complete overview of the program, license requirements and everything you need to know to get started. You will also have the chance to ask any questions that you have: Register Now!

Build On Your Career And Become A Florida Home Inspector

Benefits for Contractors:

  • Add a relevant license to your trade
  • 80% of home inspections turn into repairs or upgrades
  • Expand your real estate professional network to further increase your contractor business

Benefits for Realtors:

  • Add a relevant license to your portfolio (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 and brokers who can offer a Home Inspector’s perspective on a property

Benefits For New Licensees

  • 75% of home inspectors work for themselves, be your own boss!
  • A flexible schedule with unlimited earning potential
  • Job stability as 90% of home sold in the U.S. involve an inspection

Your Tuition Includes Everything You Need to Succeed!

Best-in-class English and Spanish learning options

Choose from attending live classes in-person or via Zoom in English or Spanish. Online self-paced format available.

Hands-On Home Inspection Experience Included

Courses feature a live, full-day hands-on home inspection experience of best practices.

Learn Important HI Regulatory Standards

Our program is designed to teach you all the important HI regulatory standards, so you’ll learn how to perform a lawful home inspection.

Experienced Instructors

Our instructors are experienced and currently active in their fields, so they’ll bring real-life examples to help you grasp course concepts.

Interested in becoming a Florida home inspector?

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Florida Home Inspector Training Schedule

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

ENGLISH SCHEDULE:
June 2023
06/09 - 07/16 North Orlando Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
July 2023
07/07 - 07/30 Tamarac (Broward) Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
07/28 - 08/20 South Dade (Doral) Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
September 2023
09/08 - 10/01 Tamarac (Broward) Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
October 2023
10/20 - 11/12 East Orlando Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

SPANISH SCHEDULE:
August 2023
08/04 - 08/27 Tamarac (Broward) Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
October 2023
10/20 - 11/12 South Dade (Doral) 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

OR

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

ENGLISH LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE:
July 2023
07/07 - 07/30 Livestream Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
07/28 - 08/20 Livestream Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
September 2023
09/08 - 10/01 Livestream Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
October 2023
10/20 - 11/12 Livestream Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

SPANISH LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE:
August 2023
08/04 - 08/27 Livestream Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
October 2023
10/20 - 11/12 Livestream Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

Interested in becoming a Florida home inspector?

Learn more by completing the form below:


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 - $949
OR 4-interest-free payments with

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

Interested in becoming a Florida home inspector?

Learn more by completing the form below:


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.

Doral (South Miami)

11250 N.W. 20th Street
Miami, FL 33172

1-800-732-9140

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North Miami

3577 N.E. 163rd Street
North Miami, FL 33160

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Tamarac (Broward)

5600 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, FL 33321

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West Palm Beach

6216 S. Congress Avenue
Lantana, FL 33462

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East Orlando

3505 Lake Lynda Dr Building 300
Orlando, FL 32817

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North Orlando

Climer-Campus
5104 N. Orange Blossom Trail Suite 114
Orlando, FL 32810

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Boca Raton

2600 N. Military Trail, Suite 150
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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