Writing Inspection Reports That Inform, Protect, and Persuade
Master legally defensible defect language, photo documentation standards, and the 5-element write-up framework. Real NJ case studies and sample report language throughout.
$44 · 4 units
For NJ licensed home inspectors
Continuing education, taught by a licensed P.E.
Build your renewal plan, see exactly how many of your 40 units you still need, and take the two required classes in person. Electives are self-paced online courses.
40 unitsrequired every two-year renewal period
8 in person4 Report Writing + 4 Ethics & Rules, through a Committee-approved program
$11 / unitflat rate: 2-hour $22 · 3-hour $33 · 4-hour $44
Required every period
The two in-person classes
Every NJ home inspector needs both each renewal period. They can be scheduled back-to-back on one day.
Ethics, Rules, and Professional Responsibility in Home Inspection
NJ ethics framework, conflict of interest scenarios, prohibited compensation, disciplinary case studies, and how ethical obligations translate directly into report integrity.
$44 · 4 units
How it works
Four steps
Build your plan
Pick courses and watch your progress toward the 40-unit requirement and your total cost.
Reserve
Send your plan by email and we confirm session dates and next steps. Online payment is coming soon.
Attend
The two required classes are in person; electives are self-paced online courses. We verify attendance and completion for every course.
Get your certificate
After your attendance is verified, your signed certificate of completion is emailed to you.
Electives · self-paced online
27 elective courses
Choose the topics that fit your practice. Open the planner to add them and track your units.
Report Writing
- New Jersey Home Inspection Report Writing Essentials2 units · $22
Structural
Foundations
Exterior
Roof
Plumbing
- Advanced Plumbing Inspection: Supply, Drainage, Fixtures, and Safety4 units · $44
- Plumbing Cross-Connections and Common Issues for Home Inspectors2 units · $22
- Inspecting Residential Water Heaters: Safety, Installation, and Defects2 units · $22
- Plumbing System Defects: Recognition and Reporting2 units · $22
Electrical
HVAC
Interior
Insulation & Ventilation
Fireplace/Chimney
Decks & Stairs
Windows & Doors
Standards of Practice
Your instructor
Zoey (S.Y.) Tham, P.E.
Licensed Professional Engineer · forensic & structural engineer. Zoey has hands-on experience inspecting residential and commercial properties throughout New Jersey. Her courses bridge the gap between field inspection and engineering reality — every course is built on real NJ cases, real defects, and real report language that holds up under scrutiny.
FAQ
Common questions
How many CEU hours do NJ home inspectors need?
40 continuing education units each biennial licensure renewal period (N.J.S.A. 45:8-78). Four units must be on report writing and four on ethics and the rules governing the practice of home inspection in New Jersey — these eight units must be taken in person through a Committee-approved program. The other 32 may be electives, including distance learning. Inspectors first licensed in the second year of a period need a prorated 20 units (including the same eight in-person units). Inspectors first licensed within 90 days of the next renewal period are not required to complete the current period's units.
Which classes must be taken in person?
Two: Report Writing (4 units) and Ethics & Rules Governing the Practice of Home Inspection (4 units). All eight units must be taken in person through a Committee-approved program. See Report Writing and Ethics & Rules.
Can I take my electives online?
Yes. Our electives are self-paced online courses: slides with audio narration that you can start right after purchase. NJ caps distance learning at 32 units per renewal period (all providers combined), so the other 8 units are your in-person classes.
What do I receive after a course?
When you complete the course (or, for in-person classes, after your attendance is verified), we email a signed certificate of completion showing your name, NJ license number, course title, date, location or format, and credit hours. Under N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.14(g), you must keep it for five years after completion and give it to the Committee if audited. We also keep a sponsor copy of your attendance record.
Can extra units carry over?
Yes, with limits. If you complete more than 40 units in a period, you may carry over up to 10 additional units into the next period — but only if those units were earned in the last six months of the preceding period. Units completed under a Committee order or directive cannot be used toward the minimum.
Are group bookings available?
Yes. Sessions for 5 or more inspectors can be arranged at your office or a venue of your choice. Call or email us to discuss scheduling and pricing.