NIBI Courses

Since 1986, the National Institute of Building Inspectors has trained thousands of home inspectors in the United States and Canada. NIBI offers a complete selection of comprehensive, yet flexible training options.

NIBI Home Inspection Classroom Courses are offered throughout the year at varying intervals. These sessions are held in the Institute's dedicated training facility in New Jersey and pre-determined satellite location where available.
NIBI Online, an innovative web-based learning program for the home inspection profession, is now also available.
The new NIBI At Home study at home course will provide the student with written materials to use as a study guide and online testing for each module.

Nibi Classroom Courses

NIBI® Classroom Courses

Classroom Program Number/Name	Course Description	Clock Hours	Course Duration Hrs/Days
RT-601 Basic Residential Property Inspections Course	Basic home inspection course. Provides an introduction to home inspections and practices for individuals interesting in becoming a home inspector. Individual modules are available for continuing education credits (where approved).	54	9/6
RT-801 Residential Property Inspection Certificate Course	Provides an introduction to home inspections including basic technical topics, standards of practice, defect recognition and reporting methodologies. Also includes equivalent of two days of practicum (guided field) sessions	80	9/9
HI-120 Pre-licensing Home Inspection Course	Comprehensive home inspection course. Provides training for individuals desiring to work as a home inspector and meet educational requirements for home inspectors. Includes state specific review of local laws and standards.	120	9/14
HI-180NJ Pre-licensing Home Inspection Course	Comprehensive home inspection course. Provides training for individuals desiring to work as a home inspector and meet pre-licensing requirements for N.J. Includes 40 hours of field inspection training. This is the only NIBI course that meets pre-licensing requirements for N.J.	140 + 40	9 / 18 + field work 7 / 20 + field work
HI-140NY Pre-licensing Home Inspection Course	Provides classroom instruction for individuals desiring to work as home inspectors. Meets pre-licensing requirements for N.Y and other jurisdictions with similar education requirements. Optional 40-hour field work training also available	100	9 / 16 (field work optional)

NIBI Online Home Inspection Training

NIBI® Online Courses

Online Program Number/Name	Description	Clock Hours	Max. Hours per Day / Min. Days
HI-8010 Home Inspection Certificate Course:	Provides distance learning opportunity for individuals desiring to enter home inspector industry and/or prepare for home inspection exams. Individual course modules are available for continuing education credits (where approved)	80	Up to 90 days
HI-1010 Home Inspection Certificate Course:	Provides distance learning opportunity for individuals desiring to enter home inspector industry and/or prepare for home inspection exams. Individual course modules are available for continuing education credits (where approved)	150-200	Up to 90 days
ONLINE MODULES Individual Topic Home Inspection Courses	Courses are offered covering all basic topics including Structure, Roofing, Exteriors, Interiors, Electric, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Insulation and Ventilation. Individual course modules are approved for continuing education credits.	10-25	Up to 90 days

NIBI At Home Distance Home Inspection Courses

NIBI At Home® Home Study Courses

Online Program Number/Name	Description	Online Test	Course Hours
AH-601 Basic Residential Property Inspections Course	Basic home inspection course. Provides an introduction to home inspections and practices for individuals interesting in becoming a home inspector. Individual modules are available for continuing education credits (where approved).	YES	60
AH-801 Residential Property Inspection Certificate Course	Provides an introduction to home inspections including basic technical topics, standards of practice, defect recognition and reporting methodologies.	YES	80

Prepare for the Home Inspectors Exams

Full classroom and online courses provide preparation for taking national, state or association sponsored home inspector exams. Students who have taken the NIBI Training Course have indicated that the course provided the necessary study material and we are confident that you too will find course material will aid you in passing the. If you fail to pass the Exam, NIBI will allow you to attend a remedial course or any desired part of the course at no charge (registration dates subject to space availability).

Obtain Continuing Education or Membership Renewal Credits

The NIBI Residential Property Inspection Courses have been approved by numerous home inspection organizations including, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI). The courses are also recognized for introductory educational requirements or continuing education units required by many inspector licensing or registrative programs.

Liability Management Recognition

The NIBI Technical Training Courses have also been recognized as an effective liability management tool by leading suppliers of home inspection Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance. Both Marion A. Allen, Inc. and the Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers (FREA) recognize the completed NIBI Technical Training Courses as a prerequisite for obtaining E&O insurance coverage through their respective programs.

Inspection Equipment Discounts

Basic inspection equipment will be discussed and demonstrated as part of the training process. All attendees will also receive a coupon worth a valuable discount on their first equipment order from the leading supplier of home inspection equipment in the industry.

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