{"id":5042,"date":"2022-03-13T16:05:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-13T23:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/?p=5042"},"modified":"2025-08-11T15:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T22:02:25","slug":"montana-home-inspection-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/montana-home-inspection-training\/","title":{"rendered":"MONTANA &#8211; Inspection Fundamental Training Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Montana-state-seal.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Montana-state-seal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5052\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Welcome to the SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTION, where our esteemed Fundamentals of Home Inspection program sets the bar for excellence nationwide. This rigorous program offers a hybrid learning approach, allowing students to attend classes either in person or via live Zoom, fostering direct interaction with teachers and optimizing career success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/montana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/montana-1024x492.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5050\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.091463414634146;width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/montana-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/montana-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/montana-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/montana-1536x737.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/montana-2048x983.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d03a7e49e81\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What does the class cost?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong>What does the class cost?<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id69d03a7e49e81\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition for&nbsp;<strong>Montana certification:<\/strong><br>Save $52 when you pay with cash, check, or eCheck instead of a credit card.<br><strong>Cash Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;$1,495&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Credit Card Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;$1,547<br>\u2013 Includes all course materials and professional training to begin inspecting homes in Montana.<br>Montana doesn\u2019t require a home inspector license, but most buyers and agents prefer certified professionals. Completing a trusted training program and passing the NHIE helps you stand out and gain client confidence. While insurance isn\u2019t mandatory in Montana, having E&amp;O and general liability coverage is highly recommended.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Take the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/the-library\/home-inspection-aptitude-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\">Home Inspection Aptitude<\/a><\/strong> test and see sample questions like those you should expect on the national Home Inspection exam.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The comprehensive Home Inspection training covers a wide range of topics, including professional practices like Standards of Practice, Business Practices, Legal Issues, Client Communications, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d03a7e49fcd\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What is the Home Inspector Salary in Montana?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong>What is the Home Inspector Salary in Montana?<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id69d03a7e49fcd\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \"><br>The average salary for a home inspector in Montana is over $59,000. <br><sub>(as of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/home-inspector\/salaries\/CO\"> <\/a>03\/13\/22 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/recruiting\/residential-home-inspector-salary\/mt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Source salary.com)<\/a><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Montana_Home_Inspection_Salaries_salatydotcom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Montana_Home_Inspection_Salaries_salatydotcom.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Montana_Home_Inspection_Salaries_salatydotcom.jpg 821w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Montana_Home_Inspection_Salaries_salatydotcom-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Montana_Home_Inspection_Salaries_salatydotcom-768x358.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d03a7e4a03e\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What are the state laws in Montana for Home Inspection&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong>What are the state laws in Montana for Home Inspection<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id69d03a7e4a03e\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/erd.dli.mt.gov\/work-comp-regulations\/montana-contractor\/home-inspector-registration\" target=\"_blank\">Home Inspector Registration<\/a> from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Home Inspector, whether as an individual, partnership, corporation, or manager-managed or member-managed limited liability company, shall register with the state by completing an application, paying the $80 application fee, and documenting each person working under the registration as a home inspector:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has successfully completed 40 hours of comprehensive home inspection instruction or has passed a department-approved national examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is a member of a national home inspector association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is covered by a minimum of $100,000 general commercial liability insurance, and a minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is covered under a workers\u2019 compensation policy or has an independent contractor exemption certificate (ICEC) for the occupation of home inspection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rules.mt.gov\/gateway\/Subchapterhome.asp?scn=24%2E33%2E4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The latest version of the adopted rule presented in Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM):   Rule: 24.33.4<\/a><\/strong><br>Department: LABOR AND INDUSTRY<br>Chapter: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS AND HOME INSPECTORS<br>Subchapter: Registration of Home Inspectors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d03a7e4a0a0\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What is the class schedule?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong>What is the class schedule?<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id69d03a7e4a0a0\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n\n\n\n<p>The class schedule is structured as follows: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, with Sundays off. The final week also follows the same timing, from Monday to Saturday, concluding the course.&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d03a7e4a10e\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Do I need to study before?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong>Do I need to study before?<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id69d03a7e4a10e\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"884\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NHIE_Set-1024x884.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3872\" style=\"width:206px;height:177px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NHIE_Set-1024x884.png 1024w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NHIE_Set-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NHIE_Set-768x663.png 768w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NHIE_Set.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paid students get discounts on the e-book<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Get a head start on your learning by checking out our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/studyguide\/\">study guid<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/studyguide\/\"><strong>e<\/strong><\/a>. Books will be delivered electronically after the class starts. Studying ahead will help you become more familiar with the materials and better prepared for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an <em><strong>optional <\/strong>textbook<\/em> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalhomeinspectorexam.org\/books\/\" target=\"_blank\">available from NHIE<\/a>, the print version is priced at $259.00. However, as a benefit to our paying students, you can purchase the E-book version for just $125.<br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3095-e1651172091529.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"908\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3095-e1553883407254-1024x908.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2845\" style=\"width:188px;height:166px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our Technical Subjects course consists of fourteen subjects, including Structural Components, Exteriors, Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical Systems, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these topics, we cover special subjects like Common Building Codes, Product Quality, Safety Issues, Environmental Conditions, Hazardous Materials, and a thorough review of Inspection Tools and Techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our intensive two-week training program, you&#8217;ll be fully prepared to embark on a rewarding career in home inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d03a7e4a178\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What are the opportunities for a licensed home inspector?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong>What are the opportunities for a licensed home inspector?<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id69d03a7e4a178\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n\n\n\n<p>While most inspectors work for themselves, there are opportunities to work with multi-inspector firms and franchises. Be sure to read any offer to work for another company very carefully.  We recommend you have this offer reviewed by an attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HUD <\/strong><br>U.S. Department of <a href=\"https:\/\/search.usa.gov\/search?affiliate=housingandurbandevelopment&amp;query=inspections\">Housing and Urban Development<\/a> has several kinds of inspections. See the link above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sewer Scopes<\/strong><br>This can be a lucrative business to run along with home inspections. It is an easy sell, I tell my clients that their sewer &#8220;is the most expensive thing I can&#8217;t see&#8221;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sewer Scope Inspection with Jim Krumm, CMI\u00ae\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x8iFKC_9TaU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy Audit<\/strong><br>As a certified Home Inspector, gaining expertise in Energy Auditing can significantly elevate your professional competence and unlock new opportunities. Energy Audits involve comprehensive inspections and analysis to identify areas for energy conservation in buildings. Your dedication to professionalism and competence in this field will position you as a sought-after Home Inspector, catering to the growing demand for environmentally-conscious practices in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Perform a Whole-House Energy Audit | Ask This Old House\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R_FdTPbgzTs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program, proudly approved for Veteran education benefits (GI Bill). As a dedicated provider, we offer unwavering support to eligible students through the Veterans Affairs Administration. Explore the possibilities of a rewarding career and take a look at our FAQ for more insights or reach out to us directly. We&#8217;re passionate about discussing this thriving field and would love to answer your questions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a complement to your education, we are happy to offer support to get your Home Inspection business up and running as soon as possible. It is our mission to prepare you for success in this lucrative marketplace, even beyond the classroom.<br \/>\nHave more questions? 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