Title
How to Become a Home Inspector

Summary
How to Become a Home Inspector: January - March, 2026

Description

Our How to Become a Home Inspector course will teach you the entire process of inspecting a home and delivering an inspection report, as well as teach you how to comport yourself as an industry professional. Nationally recognized expert home inspector, Hollis Brown, will be your guide to getting your career off to a solid start.

Start Date And Time
01/17/2026

End Date And Time
03/28/2026

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little Falls Road Arlington Virginia 22207 Map

Details

Summer Saturdays - Core Curriculum

This course is approved by the Maryland Department of Labor, License and Regulation (DLLR), and by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), and the West Virginia State Fire Marshal, to meet the prelicensing training requirements for all three states. The Spring Session begins in January, 2026.  Class will meet on Saturdays, at our Arlington location.  Each day includes eight hours of technical training from 9am tp 5pm.

Course Description:  80 Hour Core Curriculum

Classroom Location:  5115 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA. 22207

Course Fee:  $1,995 USD

Final Exam Fee:  $150 USD

Tuition Financing:  $395 Down payment due at Registration. Weekly payments of $200 until your balance is paid.

Text Book Requirements:  The Home Reference Book, by Carson Dunlop is included with your tuition.

Prerequisites:  None

10-Day Course Schedule:  

• Saturday Day I - January 17, 2026:  Introduction & Overview, Structural Systems
• Saturday , Day II - January 24, 2026: Structural, Heating Systems
• Saturday, Day III - January 31, 2026:  Heating, Cooling Systems
• Saturday, Day IV - February 7, 2026:  Cooling, Plumbing Systems, Bathrooms
• Saturday, Day V - February 21, 2026:  Electrical Systems, Interiors
• Saturday, Day VI - February 28, 2026:  Kitchens, Fireplaces & Solid-fuel Burning Appliances, Crawlspaces & Attics, Insulation & Ventilation, Exteriors
• Saturday, Day VII - March 7, 2026:  Exterior, Roofing
• Saturday, Day VIII - March 14, 2026:  Roofing , Code of Ethics
• Saturday, Day IX - March 21, 2026:  Standard of Practice, Report Writing
• Saturday, Day X - March 28, 2026:  Wrapping Up
• Final Exam - By Appointment

Home Inspector Training Academy: 703-468-1400

Title
Day 1

Description

Welcome to the Home Inspector Training Academy

This, our first day, presents as an opportunity to get to know each other as we launch into an exploration of the bones of a building--its structure.

We'll be talking about materials used to hold the building up and transfer the loads to mother earth.

Weekly Homework Assignment: Read the Structural Systems chapter in your textbook, The Home Reference Book.

Start Date And Time
01/17/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
01/17/2026 5:00 PM



Venue Notes

Please park in the lower parking lot.

No Sessions

Title
Day 2

Description

Welcome to Day Two

Today we'll be finishing up our discussion of structures.

Let's start thinking of this class as a language class. Just as you would learn a new language when moving to a new land, it's time now for you to learn the language of building construction and inspection.

Start Date And Time
01/24/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
01/24/2026 5:00 PM

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little Falls Road Arlington Virginia 22207 Map

Venue Notes

Please park in the lower parking lot.

No Sessions

Title
Day 3

Description

Welcome to Day Three

Today we'll ponder electrons moving along conductors and how we channel this energy transfer to do work.

Local chapters of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) provide an excellent opportunity to network with successful inspectors.

Weekly Homework Assignment: Read the Electrical Systems chapter in your textbook, The Home Reference Book.

Start Date And Time
01/31/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
01/31/2026 5:00 PM

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little Falls Road Arlington Virginia 22207 Map

Venue Notes

Please park in the lower level parking lot.

No Sessions

Title
Day 4

Description

Welcome to Day Four

Today we build on our discussion of Heating Systems as we look at emerging technologies and inspection techniques.

Let's begin to think of this class as a history class.

Start Date And Time
02/07/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
02/07/2026 5:00 PM



No Sessions

Title
Day 5

Description

Welcome to Day Five

Today we continue our explore heating systems.

Let's begin to think of this as a science class.

Weekly Homework Assignment: Read the Heating Systems chapter in your textbook, The Home Reference Book.

Start Date And Time
02/21/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
02/21/2026 5:00 PM



No Sessions

Title
Day 6

Description

Welcome to Day Six

Today we explore the mystery and magic of refrigeration.

Weekly Assignment: Read the Air Conditioning Chapter of the textbook, the Home Reference Guide

Start Date And Time
02/28/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
02/28/2026 5:00 PM

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little River Road Arlington Virginia

Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net

No Sessions

Title
Day 7

Description

Welcome to Day Seven

Today we'll address the three purposes of plumbing:

• Fresh water in
• Waste products out
• Keep the two separate

Start Date And Time
03/07/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
03/07/2026 5:00 PM



No Sessions

Title
Day 8

Description

Welcome to Day Eight

Today we'll look at walls, floors and ceilings and everything else attached to the structure both indoors and out.

Weekly Homework Assignment: Read the Interiors and Exteriors chapters, as well as Kitchens, Crawlspaces & Attics in your textbook, The Home Reference Book.

Start Date And Time
03/14/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
03/14/2026 5:00 PM



No Sessions

Title
Day 9

Description

Welcome to Day Nine

Today we look at the materials that shed water falling from above before moving into our description of the land surrounding the structure.

Weekly Homework Assignment: Read the Roofing chapter in your textbook, The Home Reference Book.

Start Date And Time
03/21/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
03/21/2026 5:00 PM

Venue Name
Knights of Columbus

Venue Physical Address
5115 Little River Road Arlington Virginia

Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net

No Sessions

Title
Day 10

Description

Welcome to the Last Day

This is where we pull all the pieces together into a coherent whole and talk about next steps.

• What do I do with all this information?
• How do I get licensed?
• What are the requirements for a license?
• How/where do I get business?
• Should I find a job or work for myself?
• When/where/how do I take the test?

Start Date And Time
03/28/2026 9:00 AM

End Date And Time
03/28/2026 5:00 PM



No Sessions