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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.

English Classroom & Livestream Schedule:
January 2025
01/10 - 02/02 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
01/10 - 02/02 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
February 2025
02/21 - 03/16 East Orlando 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
02/21 - 03/16 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
02/21 - 03/16 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
March 2025
03/28 - 04/27 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
03/28 - 04/27 South Dade (Doral) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
May 2025
05/16 - 06/08 East Orlando 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
05/16 - 06/08 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
05/16 - 06/08 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
July 2025
07/11 - 08/03 East Orlando 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
07/11 - 08/03 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
07/11 - 08/03 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
September 2025
09/26 - 10/19 East Orlando 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
09/26 - 10/19 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

Spanish Classroom & Livestream Schedule
January 2025
01/03 - 01/26 Livestream 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
01/03 - 01/26 South Dade (Doral) 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
March 2025
03/28 - 04/27 Livestream 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
03/28 - 04/27 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
July 2025
07/11 - 08/03 Livestream 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
07/11 - 08/03 South Dade (Doral) 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
September 2025
09/26 - 10/19 Livestream 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
09/26 - 10/19 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm

Interested in becoming a Florida home inspector?

Learn more by completing the form below:


Build On Your Career And Become A Florida Home Inspector!

Exam Prep Basics

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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

$1,499

- Or -

4-interest-free payments of $375 with

Exam Prep Essentials

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

 
 
 
 

$1,599

- Or -

4-interest-free payments of $450 with

Exam Prep Premium

  • 120 hour Pre-license course
    • In-class
    • Livestream

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

$1,799

- Or -

4-interest-free payments of $450 with

Call for individual program options

Hands-On Inspection Experience

Our program consists of a one-of-a-kind hands-on inspection experience that will prepare you for success on the exam and in your career. This experience will provide you with the insight and knowledge needed to pass your exam and move forward in your career. Our experienced instructors will guide you through this hands-on inspection experience as if you were performing an actual home inspection!

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
  • Leverage your existing Trade knowledge to help homeowners make better buying decisions
  • 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 homes 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.

Florida Home Inspector Training Schedule

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

English Classroom & Livestream Schedule:
January 2025
01/10 - 02/02 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
01/10 - 02/02 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
February 2025
02/21 - 03/16 East Orlando 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
02/21 - 03/16 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
02/21 - 03/16 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
March 2025
03/28 - 04/27 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
03/28 - 04/27 South Dade (Doral) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
May 2025
05/16 - 06/08 East Orlando 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
05/16 - 06/08 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
05/16 - 06/08 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
July 2025
07/11 - 08/03 East Orlando 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
07/11 - 08/03 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
07/11 - 08/03 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
September 2025
09/26 - 10/19 East Orlando 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
09/26 - 10/19 Livestream 4 Weeks: Fri - Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

Spanish Classroom & Livestream Schedule
January 2025
01/03 - 01/26 Livestream 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
01/03 - 01/26 South Dade (Doral) 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
March 2025
03/28 - 04/27 Livestream 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
03/28 - 04/27 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
July 2025
07/11 - 08/03 Livestream 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
07/11 - 08/03 South Dade (Doral) 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
September 2025
09/26 - 10/19 Livestream 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 8:00am-6:00pm
09/26 - 10/19 Tamarac (Broward) 4 Semanas: Viern - Dom 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)
    4. Association of Construction Industry Certified Professionals
  • 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

1-800-732-9140

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Tamarac (Broward)

5600 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, FL 33321

1-800-732-9140

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West Palm Beach

6216 S. Congress Avenue
Lantana, FL 33462

1-800-732-9140

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East Orlando

3505 Lake Lynda Dr Building 300
Orlando, FL 32817

1-800-732-9140

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North Orlando

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

1-800-732-9140

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Boca Raton

2600 N. Military Trail, Suite 150
Boca Raton, FL 33431
*This is a satellite location*

1-800-732-9140

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Kissimmee

Kissimmee
932 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL 34744

1-800-732-9140

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