How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Virginia
The Virginia Home Inspection Board requires all professional home inspectors to receive 70 hours of training. Texas A&M, powered by ICA, offers online and live training opportunities for aspiring home inspectors located throughout the Commonwealth, making ICA the first choice for anyone curious about how to become a home inspector in Virginia.
Step One: Complete at least 70 hours of Virginia approved home inspection training.
Step Two: Pass the National Home Inspection Exam (NHIE), which we fully prepare you for.
Step Three: Perform 25 ride-along inspections with a licensed home inspector.
Virginia Home Inspector Training Classes
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| Chesapeake, VA | May 22-25, 2025 Online Course + Classroom Course | |
| Manassas, VA | June 26-29, 2025 Online Course + Classroom Course | |
| Richmond, VA | July 17-20, 2025 Online Course + Classroom Course | |
| Stanton, VA | August 14-17, 2025 Online Course + Classroom Course | |
| Newport News, VA | September 18-21, 2025 Online Course + Classroom Course | |
What's included in ICA's Training Packages?
ICA offers three value-packed training options, which are designed to let you to choose exactly what you need to be successful in your home inspection career. See what's included for each below.
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Online Home Inspection Course ICA's award-winning online home inspection course is available to you on-demand 24/7, and features fully narrated videos by our expert instructors.
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Multiple Live Classroom Locations ICA has live classes in 17 states and counting! Check our website to see if we offer classes in your area. Learn more. |
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Digital Badge ICA partners with Credly, a widely trusted digital credentialing company, to provide our graduates with a versatile and secure digital badge. |
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Report Software Included at No Extra Charge This is an invaluable tool that allows you to produce attractive reports for your inspections. ICA includes full report software for life. |
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Home Inspector Pro Software 90-Day Free Trial NEW! Home Inspector Pro is a premium, feature-rich report writing software that grows with you and your business. With your ICA enrollment, you can try it out risk-free for 90 days. |
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1-Year Membership to Industry Association NEW! The nation's most prestigious professional association for home inspectors, with resources and services to take your career to the next level. Enjoy a one-year membership on us, a value of $449! |
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ICA 360 1-Year Membership An extensive library of professional development resources such as topical webinars, over 60 videos of virtual inspections, and much more. |
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NHIE e-Book Study Guides NEW! Two high-quality eBook study guides written by the authors of the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE), normally valued at $150. |
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Mold & Radon Inspection Certifications NEW! Mold & Radon courses (available for selected states) allow you to provide valuable extra services, a value of up to $555. |
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Premier Inspector Digital Badge NEW! ICA's highest designation, showing your expertise in home inspection with specialties in mold and radon. |
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After completing classroom training, aspiring home inspectors must pass the National Home Inspectors Exam. With our recommended exam preparation, the NHIE is easily passable. Upon passing, aspiring home inspectors must then perform 25 ride-along inspections with a certified home inspector. Most new inspectors get paid for this work as on-the-job-training.
Inspection Certification Associates’ classroom and field training has been approved by Virginia’s Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) to provide the required classroom training for Virginia home inspector applicants. Here is a copy of Virginia Home Inspection Board’s letter approving Inspection Certification Associates to provide home inspection training and certification.
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