Become A
Home Inspector

ICA has been trusted by thousands of students
nationwide for their home inspection training. 

Download our 2025 Salary Guide to learn about how much money the average home inspector makes in your state and if a career in home inspection is a good fit for you. 

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Why Become a Home Inspector

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Home Inspectors Are Always In-Demand

Earn a competitive salary while running your own business. How does your state stack up? 

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Flexible Career That Fits Into Your Life, Not The Opposite Way Around

Whether you want to work mornings, evenings, weekdays, or weekends, you're in control. No more clocking in or requesting time off. As a home inspector, your career adapts to your lifestyle, not the other way around.
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Opportunity To Be Your Own Boss

We work closely with leading associations and tailor training to each state’s standard to take the guesswork out of complex regulatory requirements.
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High Income Potential

Additional Details Section: When you become a home inspector, your income is based on how much you work.

Why is ICA The nation’s most trusted home inspection school?

From mastering inspections to running your own business, our course covers everything you need to know.

Learn From Experts

Students are supported by seasoned home inspectors who provide coaching, career guidance, and support beyond the classroom. Many go on to mentor others, creating a strong alumni network you can lean on for years.

Ongoing Student Support

At ICA, we believe that getting certified is just the beginning. That’s why when you enroll, you get more than a course. You become part of the ICA family and get access tools to help you succeed after you are done your home inspection training.

Flexible Course Options That Fit Your Schedule

ICA was built for real people with real responsibilities. Whether you're working a full-time job, caring for a family, or juggling multiple commitments, we’ve designed our programs to meet you where you are.

Our core courses are entirely online and self-paced, letting you train anytime, anywhere—from your laptop, phone, or tablet. Many of our field training sessions are also available in evening or weekend formats, so you can get hands-on experience without interrupting your day-to-day life.

State Approved Courses

Your path to becoming a home inspector should start with a provider you can trust. ICA courses are state-approved or recognized in almost all 50 states, ensuring you get exactly what’s required to meet licensing standards - no filler, no fluff.

One-Year Access to Edcetera Home Inspection

(a $99 value), which includes buisness management skills, advanced training, marketing training and access to tools and templates.

Become a Home Inspector in 3 Easy Steps!

1
Determine Your State’s
Licensing Requirements
With a few exceptions, each state has its own set of requirements for becoming a home inspector. Some states don’t require home inspectors to be licensed. The first step is to determine what training is required for the state you live or plan to work in.
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Get Your Home
Inspection Certification
Enroll in an approved home inspection course that meets your state’s licensing requirements. Home inspection training can be offered via online traininglive classes, and field training. You may need to pass the national or a state home.
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Choose Your
Career Path
Once you complete your training and you pass your exams, your home inspection career begins! You can start your own business or work for an existing company. As an ICA certified home inspector, you’ll be qualified to perform more than just basic home inspections. You’ll also be trained and certified to provide additional services, such as mold inspections and radon testing for both commercial and residential properties.

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