We're working on the membership locator page so stay tuned.

As for online training, we are working on several projects but this is all done in our "free" time. Also, there is so much of this that simply does not lend itself to teach yourself formats such as books or online and must include some classroom instruction and hands-on instruction. Think of online as formign a foundation for higher education but not as an end to itself.

Within IAFCI, there are various membership catagories, which are explained on the website. You, as a home inspector, can join but to join under the Certified Professional Inspector category requires several certifications such as NFI or CSIA but the full 5.5 day FIRE course is a requirement. There are also CEU requirements to maintain your membership status. Note, we accept all sorts of other training and certifications unlike many other organizations. Moreover, we ENCOURAGE other certs. and CEUs from as many varied sources as possible. As long as you can demonstrate the relevance to inspecting, it will be considered. We also do not require pre-approval for CEUs unlike other organizations. We feel this tends to inhibit people from taking CEU courses. For instance, you may take courses in arson scene recognition or forensic photography and have them count. Want to sit in on a mfrs. presentation at the local HVAC supply house? Just provide reasonable documentation of your attendance, what the course was about and how it applies to inspecting.
HTH,
Bob

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