Business & Cross-Cutting
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a credentialed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Home & Building Inspection
2–4 mo full-time · 600 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPEtrade math and measurementprofessional communication and career readinessstructural systems inspection including foundations, framing, and load pathsroofing materials, drainage, and defect identificationelectrical systems including panels, wiring, and safety hazardsplumbing systems including supply, drain-waste-vent, and fixturesHVAC systems including heating, cooling, and ventilation equipmentinspection report writing and documentationstandards of practice and code of ethics for home inspectorscapstone inspection projectexternship and supervised worksite placementpreparation for InterNACHI CPI and ASHI ACI certification exams and state licensing requirements
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 600 clock hours · tuition $5,250 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| ASHI ACI | Industry certification | American Society of Home Inspectors |
| InterNACHI CPI | Industry certification | International Association of Certified Home Inspectors |
| State Home Inspector License | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Envelope & Finish: Drywall / Painting / Finishing → Roofing → Carpentry → Masonry → Home & Building Inspection
