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Become a Certified Canadian Home Inspector with Canada's Top Hybrid Training Program

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Canadian Made and Taught Home Inspector Training

Study anywhere in Canada without staring at a computer all day. We believe serious professionals learn better with printed modules they can study anywhere, combined with video instruction. Our printed modules let you highlight, bookmark, and learn at your own pace while still giving you full online video access. All of our training materials are made by Canadian home inspectors and college instructors.

Financing Available

Start your training now instead of waiting another year. Training can be cost prohibitive and we want to ensure everyone can enrol in our industry leading home inspections training course. We offer financing options to help you to get started today. Our easy payment plans provide simple, affordable, monthly payment options to get you started on your new home inspector career.

Graduate With Ongoing Support

We help graduates move from training into paid inspections faster. Receive business guidance, job placement assistance, and lifetime access to updated training resources.

  • Self Paced Learning

    Our self-paced training program allows you to complete the course at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. You'll receive printed course modules by mail, along with access to our comprehensive online library of training videos featuring guidance and demonstrations from our experienced instructors. This flexible learning format lets you study when it’s most convenient for you while benefiting from expert instruction every step of the way.

  • Designed for Canadians, by Canadians

    Our curriculum reflects Canadian construction practices, building systems, and provincial requirements unlike other programs which have a large American focus. Our modules have been designed by a variety of stakeholders in the industry such as active home home inspectors, Canadian college instructors, and home inspector insurance companies to reduce the chance of claims against your home inspections company and provide you with the highest chance of success.

  • Latest Tools and Technology

    Our learning modules and virtual training sessions incorporate the latest inspection technology, including thermal imaging cameras, gas detectors, moisture meters, and other essential professional tools. Designed for today's home inspectors, our course prepares you to identify and address the real-world challenges encountered in an ever-evolving industry. Through practical instruction and modern inspection techniques, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to perform thorough, professional home inspections.

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What professionals say about our course

"The content of the modules is well laid out, organized and detailed. I'm really happy to see references to actual building codes. When reading the modules, I am also flipping over to the building codes to read the referenced material. So not only do you get familiar with the course content, you can get familiarized with the building codes at the same time. And it's all Canadian! Good job guys."

Ryan E.

Red Deer, AB

"The staff is friendly and knowledgeable in Home Inspections. The content provided was relevant to Canadian standards. The content was easy to interpret and we'll organized. I recommend to anyone seeking education in the home inspection industry. Thanks again for your continuous support."

Moe K.

Calgary, AB

"I have been an home inspector for over 8 years. I have taken training classes throughout the US and Canada, naturally not all are created equal. I find that the classes provided by the Institute to be very much in depth, very well explained by true professionals, and containing more than all the information needed to help me in my work as a home inspector. I am glad that the team at CIHI are part of my continued improvement as a seasoned home inspector. Thank you."

Denis L.

Golden, BC

"I found your training course to be most valuable and informative. Although I have taken other inspection course’s years ago, spending this time reviewing items and new techniques through the CIHI Training Program has empowered me with many new techniques and procedures, which will enable me to serve my clients better. Thank You"

Ed R.

Airdrie, AB

"All Canadian based training materials. A very useful course for both new and experienced home inspectors. The content is up to date and very relevant."

Jason C.

Calgary, AB

"Course content is well laid out and provides a detailed and accurate representation of the current Canadian Electrical Code."

Jesse P.

Red Deer, AB

"I recently joined a week of online training with CIHI as a refresher. The training consisted of full day sessions hosted by experts in electrical, plumbing and other building systems. The many examples of defects we observe during inspections grounded the information they provided in the reality of the job. If you are thinking of becoming an inspector or if you are one and want to stay up to date on the materials and processes as well as potential problems in home construction today I highly recommend the programs offered by CIHI."

Kerry O.

Calgary, AB

"As a master electrician myself, I believe this course material absolutely reflects the standards and codes outlined in the CEC and does a great job of reflecting on industry standards in regards to quality and workmanship!!"

Mike C.

Chestermere, AB

"A big thank you to CIHI and the training that they provide. I learned a lot and look forward to more sessions in the future. Thanks!"

Vahn B.

Toronto, ON

"Such a generous institution who takes delight in teaching their students to be a better home inspectors. Thank you"

John O.

Calgary, AB

"CIHI provided an essential educational opportunity for both new and experienced home inspectors to increase their knowledge with Canadian content and real life examples of things you can expect to see when performing home inspections. Great work!"

Terry M.

Edmonton, AB

"I sure wish this institute was in existence when I became a home inspector in Canada, as it would have lessen the learning curve on what the Canadian codes were all about. The modules are well written and laid out by experts in the trades or home inspectors with relevant Canadian content on what the homes in Canada are going to have in them. Fantastic concept and future for the Canadian Home Inspection industry."

Steve B.

Calgary, AB

"After reading through the material, it become clear to me that this course is comprehensive. The material is important but the delivery to the students in a manner that is useful to their future on site experience is more important. The CIHI team has found a good middle ground to be able to deliver a great course that will make the future home inspectors better prepared to do stellar home inspections."

Aulden R.

Lloydminster, SK