The Bureau of Labor Statistics has said that the outlook for a home inspector job anywhere in the United States is very positive. Estimates are that the number of home inspectors will grow 14 percent by 2014 and, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home inspectors should experience "faster than average" employment growth. Potential jobs are best for those with training in architecture, engineering or construction-related work experience. Experts estimate that approximately 44 percent of home inspectors work for local municipal building departments.
Kaplan Professional School is an online school which provides individuals with the tools and skills needed for a successful home inspection career. Class registration is online, and Kaplan provides continuing education. Kaplan has been training home inspectors since 1986 and its classes meet the standards established by the American Society of Home Inspectors.
The American Home Inspectors Training Institute offers hands-on home inspection courses which are taught by experienced trainers. The course is taught in a logical and straightforward way, with complete materials. AHIT has been training home inspectors for 13 years and its unique program includes three field inspections and classroom lab work. If a student is unable to attend classroom training, online home study courses are available.
Michigan Real Estate School Online provides distance learning online. In addition to home inspection the school provides training for students to perform other types of inspections, such as commercial, radon, mold and lead paint inspections.
This school is unique in that it requires a firm commitment from students to learning the course materials. As a part of the application process a potential student must sign a contract acknowledging the school's policies and procedures regarding attendance, conduct, passing grades and placement assistance. Training includes instruction on soil and foundation, construction, roofing, plumbing, electricity, heating and ventilation, swimming pools and spas, air conditioning and heat pumps and environmental considerations.