States That Require Classroom Training for Home Inspectors
To be a Home Inspector in the following states, you are required to sit in the classroom for training.
These states do not allow online or distance courses.
In addition to the classroom requirement, many of these states also have an apprentice-like requirement.
Check out the details below for your state.
Sorry, we do not offer classroom courses.
These states do not allow online or distance courses.
In addition to the classroom requirement, many of these states also have an apprentice-like requirement.
Check out the details below for your state.
Sorry, we do not offer classroom courses.
ARKANSAS requires that you sit in classroom for 80 hours to become a home inspector.
DELAWARE You must apprentice with a licensed inspector for 250 inspections. If you don't have a relative in the business, it may be difficult finding anyone willing to do that.
KENTUCKY requires that you sit in classroom
LOUISIANA requires you to sit in a classroom for 90 hours and then do 30 hours of in-the-field training with an approved Louisiana-licensed home inspector trainer.
OHIO requires 80 hours of classroom and 40 hours experiential class and a peer reviewed inspection.
MARYLAND requires that you sit in classroom for 72 hours.
MASSACHUSETTS requires 75 hours of classroom training. After that, you need to find a Massachusetts licensed home inspector to mentor you. You must perform 25 home inspections under the direct supervision of your mentor to become an associate home inspector. Once you have been an associate home inspector for at least one year and performed at least 100 more paid inspections under the supervision of your mentor, you can become a licensed home inspector in Massachusetts.
NEW JERSEY requires a classroom course for 140 hours, after which you must spend 40 hours out in the field with a licensed New Jersey home inspector.
DELAWARE You must apprentice with a licensed inspector for 250 inspections. If you don't have a relative in the business, it may be difficult finding anyone willing to do that.
KENTUCKY requires that you sit in classroom
LOUISIANA requires you to sit in a classroom for 90 hours and then do 30 hours of in-the-field training with an approved Louisiana-licensed home inspector trainer.
OHIO requires 80 hours of classroom and 40 hours experiential class and a peer reviewed inspection.
MARYLAND requires that you sit in classroom for 72 hours.
MASSACHUSETTS requires 75 hours of classroom training. After that, you need to find a Massachusetts licensed home inspector to mentor you. You must perform 25 home inspections under the direct supervision of your mentor to become an associate home inspector. Once you have been an associate home inspector for at least one year and performed at least 100 more paid inspections under the supervision of your mentor, you can become a licensed home inspector in Massachusetts.
NEW JERSEY requires a classroom course for 140 hours, after which you must spend 40 hours out in the field with a licensed New Jersey home inspector.
NEW YORK requirements to become a home inspector include completing a training course of at least 100 hours in the classroom, 40 hours of hands-on with a licensed New York home inspector, and pass the state licensing exam.
NEVADA requires 40 hours of classroom instruction in Nevada. After that, you must observe at least 25 inspections performed by a certified inspector.
NORTH CAROLINA requires 120 hours of classroom.
WEST VIRGINIA requires that you sit in the classroom for 80 hours.
WASHINGTON requires 120 hour of sitting in class and 40 hours hours in the field with a licensed home inspector.
Some states' requirements are a little more complicated.
VIRGINIA gives you a couple of options: 1. Complete 35 hours of classroom and 50 inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed inspector or 2. Complete 70 hours of classroom and 25 inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed inspector.
NEVADA requires 40 hours of classroom instruction in Nevada. After that, you must observe at least 25 inspections performed by a certified inspector.
NORTH CAROLINA requires 120 hours of classroom.
WEST VIRGINIA requires that you sit in the classroom for 80 hours.
WASHINGTON requires 120 hour of sitting in class and 40 hours hours in the field with a licensed home inspector.
Some states' requirements are a little more complicated.
VIRGINIA gives you a couple of options: 1. Complete 35 hours of classroom and 50 inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed inspector or 2. Complete 70 hours of classroom and 25 inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed inspector.