Summary

Urban Studies’ 100% online program includes all the tools you need to achieve success and feel confident in the field of home inspection. The course content, accessed through a student portal, explains how the different systems in a house can fail, and the consequences of those failures.

Our program provides clear and precise instructions about what to look for in an inspection, such as weather damage, poor construction techniques, and defects in the house. Our program also teaches students how to report the defects they find, and convey them into a comprehensible report for their clients.

Program objectives

Graduates of our home inspection program will be able to practice their profession in specialized businesses, public organizations (municipal, provincial or federal), financial institutions, insurance companies, and more, as well as having the option to start their own inspection businesses or be self-employed, anywhere in Canada and the United States.

Duration

Instruction and training can begin at any time. This is a 450-hour program.

All modules must be completed within 30 weeks of the registration date. Most students finish their training in 4-6 months, at a part-time pace.

Prerequisites

The student must be at least 18 years old.
The student must have an email address, as well as access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.

Employment prospects

Our diploma is recognized by InterNachi, the most important association of home inspectors worldwide. Each Urban Studies graduate receives free membership to InterNACHI for the first six months following diploma completion. Being a member allows you to practice anywhere in Canada and the United States.

The average salary of a home inspector is between $70 000 and $100 000 per year.

A simple, interactive platform

One platform – many ways to learn!

Our online course includes written theory, tables and charts, graphics, images, videos, and even quizzes to check the progress of your learning.

Use your favourite mobile device

You can access the learning platform from all kinds of mobile devices or computers, whether a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. No specific brand or model is required.

Support for your learning

Contact your instructor anytime you have questions about course content or about the program. Our team is on-hand to make sure you get the support you need for a clear and straightforward learning experience!

Monitor your progress and success

Our platform lets you see the progress of your learning in real time, so you know what you have left to learn and what you have already accomplished, at any point in the course. Quiz results are revealed immediately, and tests are sent to your instructor for evaluation.

Your courses go where you go

All you need is an internet connection (whether 3G or wifi) to access all your course material, quizzes, and tests. All content is also printable, for your convenience.

Videos to watch again and again

All videos provided through the program can be viewed over and over again, as many times as you like. This kind of repetition is key to rapid learning, and retention.