Home Inspection Pre-Licensing Course
To become an Illinois-licensed home inspector, you must:
- Complete an approved 60-hour pre-license course and a pre-license field course that includes five field inspections and a final field exam
- Pass the written licensing exam
- Submit your application and fee to the state
Become an Illinois-Licensed Home Inspector with MCC
By registering for MCC's Illinois-approved 60-hour pre-license course and paying the $1,450 fee, you'll be enrolled in both the 60-hour classroom instruction and the 15-hour field inspection course through The HouseDoctors™.
The course fee covers everything you need for these courses, including:
- Textbook and course materials
- The 15-hour field inspection course, which consists of five required field inspection events
- The field exam
This comprehensive course covers all significant elements of home inspection, including exteriors, interiors, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, structural components, miscellaneous appliances, relevant laws, and standards of practice. It's designed to prepare you for the National Home Inspector Examination®.
Important Home Inspection Pre-Licensing Course Information
- Successful completion of both the 60-hour course and the 15-hour field inspection course is required to be eligible for the National Home Inspector Examination.
- You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the field inspection event sites.
- While this course provides the necessary training, you may be required to complete additional inspections outside of this course to meet specific state licensure requirements.
- Note that the course fee does not include the National Home Inspector Examination fee or the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application fee.
- You should also budget an additional $49 for a one-month membership with the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors®.
- Age Requirement: IDFPR requires students to be at least 18 years old to take the licensure exam.
- Felony Convictions: If you have a felony conviction, you must contact the IDFPR at (217) 785-0800 to determine your eligibility to sit for the exam.
This is a noncredit career training certificate program that prepares you to earn an industry-recognized credential.
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