How to Become a Certified Home Inspector in Colorado

 

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To become an InterNACHI® Certified Home Inspector and attain the Certified Professional Inspector CPI® designation, InterNACHI® provides an accredited Home Inspector Certificate Program. The training, exam, and certification are all online and free for members. Not a member? Join now.

In 2022 the City and County of Denver began a program to issue permits for residential rentals, requiring an inspection by a registered inspector. Learn more here.

The City of Lakewood approved InterNACHI members to do short-term rental inspections.  Learn more here. 

 

Accredited Home Inspector Certificate Program

InterNACHI is the world's leading association for home inspectors.  We provide free training, online examination and certification, business development, marketing support, membership benefits, discounts on everything from home inspection software to E&O insurance to your next truck, and more. We have everything you need, all in one place.

InterNACHI School is accredited as a nonprofit postsecondary education institution by the national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education to provide tuition-free online training, examination, certification, and continuing education to InterNACHI® members in Colorado.

 
 
 

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Members have unlimited access to free, online training and Continuing Education, free Certification Programs, the Inspection Community, the Inspector Mentoring, the Member Chapters, the Online Inspector Exam, the Practice Test, the Inspection Defect Flashcards, amazing membership benefits, and much more!

 

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Hands-On Training at House of Horrors® 

Experience world-class inspection training and InterNACHI® member events at our House of Horrors® location in Boulder, Colorado. The InterNACHI® House of Horrors® is an entire house with 1,000 defects built under our roof. Register for a free event, get hands-on training, test-drive inspection tools, and inspect the House of Horrors®. Experience the House of Horrors®.

 
 

 
 

Home Inspector Continuing Education (free & online)

InterNACHI Certified Home Inspectors are required to complete 24 hours of Continuing Education every year to renew their certification. InterNACHI School provides free, online education courses to members so they can renew their certifications at no additional cost. 


 
The Colorado State Plumbing Board approves InterNACHI's courses for continuing education credits for licensed plumbers.


 
 
 

Insurance for Inspectors

Although Colorado doesn’t have requirements regarding insurance for home inspectors, many local real estate boards and home inspector business franchises require their affiliate members to meet certain coverage standards. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.  

 
 
 

Home Inspector School Partners

For a list of local schools who teach home inspector training classes, provide ride-alongs, and mentoring, please click here.


 
 
 

Colorado Inspector Chapters

Boulder Chapter of InterNACHI 

Front Range Chapter of InterNACHI

Colorado Chapter of InterNACHI
 
Colorado Springs Chapter of InterNACHI 




How to Join InterNACHI®

 

 
 
 

Colorado Contractors

InterNACHI's Certified Professional Inspectors Certification is approved with the City of Boulder Planning and Development Services for D-9 and G Licensing.

 
 
 
 

Vocational Rehabilitation

InterNACHI is an approved vendor of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, a federal and state resource that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. If you’re interested in becoming a home inspector and have a physical or mental disability, Vocational Rehabilitation may pay for an InterNACHI membership, or assist you in obtaining the equipment and resources you will need. If you or someone you know has a disability and needs assistance, visit one of the Vocational Rehabilitation Centers in your area. Visit the CDLE page for more information. https://www.colorado.gov/cdle

 


 
 

Real Estate Cards (free for members)

Colorado-licensed real estate agents can attain free Continuing Education credits by following the directions on the real estate cards. Members can hand out these cards to real estate agents, which explain how to log into the free courses.
 
When an agent logs into a course and enters the member's ID number, the member is automatically emailed. The first slide of the course is the member's contact information. 
 
Colorado Real Estate Commission approves InterNACHI as a course provider for licensed real estate agents.

 
 

 


 
 

Radon Tester Certification (free & online)

     

Beginning July 1st, 2022 Radon professionals will need to be licensed by the Colorado Office of Radon Professionals. We recommend getting certified by the NRPP by completing InterNACHI's free, online radon course and passing the certification exam provided by NRPP. Applicants will also need professional liability insurance. Visit the Colorado website for details.
 

NRPP:
InterNACHI's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course  is AARST-NRPP-approved for both initial certification and Continuing Education. To complete all components of the NRPP Radon Certification, please visit their site for more information.  
 
NRSB:
InterNACHI's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course is NRSB-approved for initial certification. For those looking for NRSB continuing education, members should take the free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider" course.


 
 
 
 

Wood-Destroying Organism Inspector Certification

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) does not regulate home inspectors who may report upon indications of wood-destroying organism damage during a home inspection.  Read the CDA letter to InterNACHI from November 2018.

 

Take InterNACHI's free, online Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection Course.
 



Commercial Property Inspections

Become a InterNACHI® Certified Commercial Property Inspector. The online training and certification is free for members.


Visit Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for additional commercial inspection training and resources.

 
 
 

Home Energy Inspector Certification (online & free)

 

Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector™. The online training and certification is free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training needed.



 
 
 

Business & Marketing (online & free)

 

InterNACHI's Marketing Team will design a new logo for your inspection business or re-design your existing logo, and design and customize your business cards, flyers and brochures. It's all for free. Take a look at the free design work we've done for our members (free to members). Contact the Inspector Marketing Department today.




 

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