NJ Home Inspector Training Enrollment Process

Your Journey to Becoming a Licensed Home Inspector Starts Here

At the National Institute of Home Inspection (NIHI), we don’t just train home inspectors — we build confident professionals.
Your path to becoming a New Jersey licensed home inspector begins with a simple, structured process designed to get you from classroom learning to real-world experience with the support of our expert instructors.

Step 1: Get Started with Enrollment

Take the First Step

Click any of the “Contact Us” buttons found throughout our website. This is your first step toward a rewarding new career.

State Your Intent

In the contact form, simply state that you’re “Ready to Enroll.”

Secure Your Seat

You’ll receive an email invoice for tuition.
Please note: invoices remain active for 24 hours, so act quickly to confirm your place in class.

Step 2: Complete Your Enrollment

Sign and Confirm

Once your payment is processed, you’ll receive an Enrollment Agreement for e-signature.
After signing, you’re officially a NIHI Student!

Welcome to NIHI

You’ll receive a Welcome Email containing:

• Zoom meeting instructions

• Class start details

• Everything you need to begin your training journey

Flexible Learning

Every class is recorded and emailed to you via a Google Drive link — ideal for home study and review at your own pace.

Step 3: Access Your Student Tools

You’ll gain access to:

• Online Testing Platform: All quizzes and exams are completed here.

• Field Training Schedule: Activated after your first week of class.

• Resource Library: A downloadable zip file containing a narrative library and a pre-inspection agreement drafted by a NJ home inspection law firm.

These tools help bridge the gap between learning and professional practice, preparing you to confidently write inspection reports that meet New Jersey standards.

Step 4: Course Duration and Completion Timeline

Our NJ Home Inspector Training Course runs for 11 weeks, providing you with a complete foundation in home inspection principles, standards, and field applications.
You’ll have up to six months to complete your field training, giving you ample time to gain hands-on experience before applying for state licensing.

After six months, access to the field training schedule expires to ensure timely completion. Fees will apply to continue.

Field Training Process

Where Knowledge Meets Real-World Application

At NIHI, field training is where your education comes to life. You’ll shadow licensed inspectors on live home inspections for real clients — gaining firsthand experience in professional techniques, report writing, and client interaction.

During each inspection, you’ll:

• Observe the inspection process start to finish

• Take notes and photos

• Write and submit a PDF report for review

• Receive feedback to strengthen your next report

This process builds real confidence, step by step.

The Credit System Explained

Our field training operates on a credit-based system to keep scheduling fair and efficient:

• You begin with 1 credit to book your first inspection.

• After submitting your report, you earn another credit to book the next inspection.

• This continues until you’ve completed a minimum of 12 inspections.

Inspections are available six days a week, with multiple opportunities per day.
Each session is limited to one student per inspection, ensuring personalized learning and full engagement.

For full details, refer to the Field Training Guidelines section of your Enrollment Agreement.

Take the First Step Toward Your New Career

Your journey starts with one simple action.
Join hundreds of successful NIHI graduates who have launched rewarding careers as professional home inspectors.

Or call us directly at (855) 950-NIHI (6444) — we’re here to help guide you through your enrollment and answer any questions.

Inspire. Learn. Inspect.

At NIHI, every class, every inspection, and every lesson is designed to move you closer to your goal — becoming a licensed, confident, and successful New Jersey Home Inspector.si