Principles of Home Systems and Standards

Kaplan’s Interactive Home Inspection Certification Course Helps You Build Professional Confidence

From foundations to attics, this training details each major building system and component. It digs deeply into every component problem while fully explaining the implications, building defects, and inspection strategies needed to discover them.

This training system keeps you fully engaged from start to finish—making it simply one of the most comprehensive home inspection courses and textbooks on the market. Each section is dedicated to a specific home system, clearly defining the subject matter, component breakdowns, and defect detection strategies.

Choose the training method that works best for you! This course is offered in a variety of training methods to fit your learning style. 

• Online Course – This online course is unique because it combines two methods of learning—hands-on and live instruction—with an enhanced curriculum, 11 hours of video instruction, and hundreds of technical illustrations. Topics feature detailed visual diagrams, classroom instruction with PowerPoint slides and electronic blackboards, and field-based “how-to-inspect” video tours demonstrating real-world technical inspection methods. Throughout the entire course, you will complete interactive exercises, progress quizzes, and comprehensive final exams to build your professional confidence.
• Home Study (Textbook Only) – Cover the content when and where it is convenient for you using this textbook-based format. With this option, you will only receive our Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & Standards textbook. This option is perfect for anyone looking to learn and study offline.

Course Topics Include:

• Home Inspection Standards of Practice
  
• Business & Marketing for Inspectors
  
• Exteriors & Roofing Systems
  
• Structural & Foundation Inspection
  
• Insulation & Ventilation
  
• Interiors & Electrical Systems
  
• HVAC Systems: Gas Furnaces, Oil Furnaces, Hot Water Boilers, Heat Pumps, & Air Conditioning
  
• Plumbing Systems