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 - $1749
OR 4 interest-free payments of $437.25 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

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

ENGLISH SCHEDULE:

Region

Campus

Schedule Type

Class Dates	Location	Schedule
June 2022
Class Dates 06/06 - 08/12	Location East Orlando	Schedule Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 - 10:30pm
August 2022
Class Dates 08/15 - 10/21	Location South Dade (Doral)	Schedule Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 - 10:30pm
September 2022
Class Dates 09/09 - 10/02	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
October 2022
Class Dates 10/10 - 12/16	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Schedule Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 - 10:30pm
Class Dates 10/28 - 11/20	Location East Orlando	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

SPANISH SCHEDULE:

Region

Campus

Schedule Type

Class Dates	Location	Schedule
July 2022
Class Dates 07/08 - 07/31	Location South Dade (Doral)	Schedule Fri, Sat & Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

Online Home Inspector License Course

Complete your home inspector education at your own pace from anywhere with an internet connection. The online course will allow flexibility while fully preparing you for the state home inspector licensing exam.

Online Course Tuition - $949

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.

Jacksonville

12276 San Jose Blvd, Ste 208
Jacksonville, FL 32223

1-800-732-9140

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South Dade (Doral)