Florida 120-Hour Pre-Licensing Course for Home Inspectors
Florida 120-Hour DBPR-Approved Home Inspector Pre-Licensing Course — Principles of Home Inspection
Build your path to success and become a licensed Florida Home Inspector!
To obtain a home inspector license in Florida, individuals must complete and pass a DBPR-approved 120-hour Florida Home Inspection Pre-Licensure Course. 1 Exam Prep’s comprehensive program is delivered online through live, instructor-led virtual classes and includes a hands-on field training component, providing in-depth instruction and practical experience to prepare students for a successful career as a licensed Florida Home Inspector.
Florida Home Inspector Program Highlights
- 120-Hour DBPR-Approved Pre-Licensing Course
- Online - Live, Instructor-Led Online Classes via Zoom
- Hands-On Field Experience at InterNACHI’s House of Horrors® – Weston, FL
- Principles of Home Inspection Textbook Included
- Duration: 120 Hours
- Course Type: Online / Hybrid / Hands-On
- Provider: 1 Exam Prep – DBPR Provider #0005785, Course #0002138
Course Schedule
The course consists of Live Virtual Classes Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 6pm EST on the selected dates.
Course Overview
The course provides a comprehensive study of the eight primary components of a residential inspection: Structure, Exterior, Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Interiors, and Insulation/Ventilation.
Instruction combines lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, visual aids, and hands-on application exercises, ensuring students gain both technical expertise and real-world inspection skills.
Students learn to:
- Identify system defects and recognize safety and health hazards
- Understand material life expectancies
- Apply industry-accepted inspection methods
- Uphold professional ethics and legal responsibilities
- Prepare accurate, compliant inspection reports
Emphasis is placed on consumer protection, professional standards, and compliance with Florida law and DBPR Standards of Practice.
Certification and Licensure
Upon completion of the 120-hour program, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion that fulfills the education requirement to apply for Florida licensure and qualifies them to sit for the ACICP Home and Property Inspector Examination.
After passing the exam, students must submit a Home Inspector License Application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), including the required application fee, fingerprinting, proof of examination, and must also attest that they have obtained commercial general liability insurance in the amount of at least $300,000.
Graduates are then fully qualified to launch their own home inspection business or work with established inspection companies across Florida.
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