OH Professional Home Inspector Live Class Cleveland Starter Package: 11/11-11/15

$1599

This product includes:

LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: Education: 80 Field: 40 Total Hours: 120

Description

Package content and courses

State Requirements

Cleveland - 11/11-11/14, 8am-7pm
Cleveland Peer Review - 11/15-11/15, 8am-1pm

The Starter Package has the online education and live field training required to begin your home inspection career.

Package includes:

State-approved Professional Home Inspector Online Course providing a comprehensive review of the inspection process, standards of practice, and unlimited practice exams
- This course must be completed before your live training so you’re prepared with the foundational knowledge you need to be successful
5 days of live field training where you’ll perform 13 practice inspections with home inspector industry experts
- This meets the Ohio 40-hour Curriculum of Experience (field training) and Peer-Review (graded inspection) requirements.
A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, 4th Edition eTextbook featuring easy technical explanations and photos
40+ hours of marketing, business building, and technical training courses for the most successful start to your inspection business
Report Writing Software for delivering inspection reports to your clients
Discounts on Errors & Omissions Insurance and ASHI membership

Package Content:

Ohio 40-Hour Curriculum of Experience Live 4-Day Cleveland Course: 11/11-11/14

Provided by AHIT.

Ohio Peer Review Live 1-Day Cleveland Course: 11/15-11/15

Provided by AHIT.

A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, 4th Edition (eBook)

A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, 4th Edition is intended for both beginning and experienced home inspectors. Whether you’re studying home inspection for the first time or are using the materials as a refresher, this guide should be of assistance to you. This book includes all aspects of home inspection. The text not only provides a broad technical background in home systems, but also includes the other things you need to know in order to perform a thorough inspection of those systems. We lay out technical information, provide industry accepted standards of practice (SOP) or guidelines for the inspection, explain instructions for inspecting system components, and point out the defects, deficiencies, and problems you’ll be looking for during the inspection. This guide also includes some advice on how to report your findings to the home inspection customer.

Upon purchase, you will have access to this title for 365 days.

OH Professional Home Inspection Online Course

The 80-hour Ohio Home Inspection Online Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare aspiring home inspectors for licensing exams (where required) and professional practice. This course equips learners with technical knowledge and the practical skills to evaluate residential properties, identify structural and system defects, and report findings with accuracy and integrity.

Beginning with an introduction to the home inspection profession and reporting standards, learners progress through systematic instruction on every major home system and component. Modules include detailed coverage of foundations, structures, roofs, ceilings, interiors, exteriors, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems, as well as site conditions. Each section combines foundational knowledge with real-world examples of common defects, illustrated through images and videos, ensuring learners not only recognize conditions but also understand their implications for safety, performance, and long-term maintenance.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on professional responsibilities, including pre-inspection agreements, clear communication with clients, and adherence to requisite standards of practice. By the conclusion, learners are fully prepared to identify defects, document them effectively, and communicate findings to clients in a professional report format. Topics include:

Comprehensive coverage of all major home systems
Foundations, basements, crawlspaces, and structural components
Roof and ceiling systems, including framing and sheathing
Exterior inspection of siding, windows, doors, and grading
Interior inspection of walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, and finishes
Plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems
Site conditions, drainage, and environmental considerations
Identification of common and critical defects
Emphasis on safety and structural performance issues
Real-world examples drawn from inspection scenarios
Guidance on when to recommend further evaluation
Pre-inspection agreements and inspection limitations
Clear client communication and professional reporting
Adherence to industry ethics and standards of practice
Preparation for licensing exams and professional success
Ohio’s Standards of Practice that outline what home inspectors must include, exclude, and avoid when conducting inspections
Licensing, education, ethics, and reporting requirements set by the Ohio Home Inspector Board to ensure consistent professional standards

AHIT Bonus Courses

Get extra business, marketing, and technical training courses for the most successful start to your career.

Advanced Electrical: Understanding Arc Faults and New Protection Regulations
AHIT Wood Destroying Organisms
Be a Top Performer
Energy Audit Basics
Geothermal Energy
Get into the Heads of Successful Realtors
Green Building
Introduction to Commercial Inspections
Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems
Marketing Solutions to Help you Grow your Business
Pools and Spas
Relationship Selling
Safety Hazards and Accident Prevention for Home Inspectors
Solar Energy for Electricity and Heating
Start Your Home Inspection Career Off Right

OH Professional Home Inspector Live Class Cleveland Starter Package: 11/11-11/15

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