120-Hour Home Inspection | South Florida Career Center
Pre-License · Home Inspector · State Approved

Become a Licensed Florida Home Inspector.

The 120-hour state-approved course required to sit the Florida home inspector exam. Build your own inspection business — recession-resistant, schedule-flexible, $300–$600 per inspection. Online self-paced.

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Online · Self-Paced
120- HOUR HOME INSPECTION PRE-LICENSURE COURSE
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$999
One-time payment · No subscription · Lifetime access
  • Full 120-hour DBPR-approved course — course 0002213, Home Inspectors Licensing Program
  • 27 chapters across every major home system — structure, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, interiors, exteriors
  • Florida-specific content — 4-point inspections, wind mitigation, WDO, pools, hurricane construction
  • Knowledge check after every chapter — 262 questions as you go
  • Final exam of 100 questions · 70% to pass · taken right in the portal, no proctor and no appointment
  • Lifetime access — free re-enrollment, you never pay twice
  • Certificate issued on pass — completion reported electronically to DBPR
Enroll Online — $999

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What You'll Learn

The Full 120-Hour Home Inspection Curriculum

Built around what you'll actually inspect on the job — structural, mechanical, electrical, and Florida-specific reports that drive most of the residential business.

Module 1

Profession, Law, Standards & Building Science

The home inspection profession, Florida licensing law, the Standards of Practice under F.A.C. 61-30, the code of ethics, building science fundamentals, materials and Florida-specific construction.

28 hours
Module 2

Site, Structure & Roofing

Site, grounds and drainage; foundations and footings; floor, wall and roof framing; crawl spaces, slabs and concrete; roofing systems and materials; exterior walls, windows and doors.

26 hours
Module 3

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Water supply and distribution; drain, waste, vent, fixtures and water heaters; electrical service and panels; branch circuits, outlets and GFCI/AFCI; heating; cooling and distribution.

30 hours
Module 4

Interior, Florida Specialty, Practice & Business

Interior components, insulation and ventilation; pools, wind mitigation and Florida specialty items; WDO and environmental concerns; built-in appliances; walkthrough methodology; report writing; business practices, E&O and risk management.

36 hours
Final

Course Final Exam

End-of-course exam covering all four modules. 100 multiple-choice questions · 70% to pass. Taken right in the student portal — no proctor and no appointment. 3 hours, one question at a time.

Free Re-Enrollment 100 Qs · 70%
Common Questions

What Future Inspectors Ask Before Enrolling

What do I need to become a licensed Florida home inspector?
Florida requires three things to get licensed: (1) complete a 120-hour state-approved pre-license course (this one), (2) pass the state home inspector exam through Pearson VUE, and (3) obtain either a $25,000 surety bond OR $300,000 commercial general liability insurance. You'll also need a fingerprint background check. Total cost to launch: roughly $1,500–$2,500 including course, exam, bond/insurance, and initial DBPR licensing fees.
How long does this course take?
It's 120 contact hours of content. At a full-time pace (8 hrs/day), you could finish in about 3 weeks. Most students working part-time around their day job finish in 6–10 weeks. The course doesn't expire — go at the pace that works for you.
What can I earn as a Florida home inspector?
Per-inspection fees in South Florida typically range $300–$600 for a standard residential inspection. 4-point inspections add $75–$150. Wind mitigation reports add $75–$125. Active inspectors doing 3–5 inspections per week clear $5,000–$10,000+/month after expenses. The biggest variable: your referral network with realtors and insurance agents.
Do I need any experience or trade background?
No prior experience is required by FL law to enroll. That said, students with backgrounds in construction, contracting, real estate, or engineering pick the material up faster. If you're starting from scratch, expect to spend more time on the structural and electrical modules — the course assumes no prior knowledge but the material is technical.
Is there a final exam?
Yes — a 100-question end-of-course exam with a passing score of 70%. You take it right in our student portal: 3 hours, one question at a time, no proctor and no appointment to book. Don't pass on your first attempt? Re-enroll free with us — no second payment ever.
When will Live Zoom classes be available?
We're rolling out live instructor-led 120-hour classes. We don't have a confirmed start date yet — check back here for updates.
What's your refund policy?
Full refund within 14 days if you haven't completed more than 20% of the course. Beyond that window, we don't refund — but your enrollment doesn't expire. Come back when you're ready.