CCPIA Online Courses - Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association

Online, self-paced course

Watch inspections of a warehouse and an office building, and learn about inspection procedures, building systems, and common deficiencies. Includes sample reports for each property, along with a reference book and certificate.

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Curriculum Overview

This inspection training course takes you on a virtual ride-along of two inspections and includes a sample report for each. You’ll follow a commercial property inspector through a mixed-use warehouse and an office building, learning system-specific inspection procedures for roofs, exteriors, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, interiors, and life safety features. Along the way, you’ll build a practical understanding of common building systems, how they operate, what to look for in the field, and what to document in the report.

You’ll also become familiar with reporting fundamentals, from field documentation through the report writing process. Suggested report details, including descriptions and photo documentation, are provided for each system to help you stay organized, work efficiently, and complete the inspection in alignment with the baseline ComSOP scope.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Follow the ComSOP to perform thorough inspections on different types of commercial properties.
  • Follow and implement inspection procedures for various building systems and areas, including the roof, exterior, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, interior, and life safety.
  • Use the preliminary walk-through survey to effectively prepare for and efficiently complete the inspection.
  • Provide clients with thorough reports that document inventories and visible conditions.
  • Recognize and address common issues specific to warehouses and office suites.

Course Outline

  • Learning Objectives
  • Download Course Materials
  • Inspection Procedures Overview
  • Standards of Practice Relation to Procedures
  • Preliminary Walk-Through Objective
  • Property Overview and Inspection Prep Video
  • Performing the Inspection
    • Preliminary Walk-Through Video
    • Roof Inspections
      • Inspection Procedures
      • Inspection Video
    • Exterior Inspections
      • Inspection Procedures
      • Inspection Video
    • HVAC Inspections
      • Inspection Procedures
      • Inspection Video
    • Plumbing Inspections
      • Inspection Procedures
      • Inspection Video
    • Electrical Inspections
      • Inspection Procedures
      • Inspection Video
    • Interior Inspections
      • Inspection Procedures
      • Inspection Video
    • Life Safety Inspections
      • Inspection Procedures
      • Inspection Video
    • Inspection Key Takeaways Video
  • Property Overview and Inspection Prep Video
  • Performing the Inspection
    • Preliminary Walk-Through Survey Video
    • Exterior Inspections
      • Key Considerations
      • Inspection Video
    • Plumbing Inspections
      • Key Considerations
      • Inspection Video
    • Electrical Inspections
      • Key Considerations
      • Inspection Video
    • Interior Inspections
      • Key Considerations
      • Inspection Video
    • Life Safety Inspection
      • Key Considerations
      • Inspection Video
    • Inspection Highlights Video
  • Inspection and Reporting Tips Video
  • Download Sample Reports
  • Inspection Procedures Summary Video
  • Additional Resources
  • 20 questions
  • Unlimited number of attempts
  • 1-hour time limit for each attempt
  • Score of at least 80% required to pass
  • Downloadable certificate upon completion

Course Details

  • Estimated Hours

    7.1 hours to complete. Includes inspection videos and readings covering key concepts for each building system.

  • Format

    Online, self-paced course. Start and stop anytime with progress saved.

  • Curriculum Developers

    Rob Claus, Director of Education and Lead Instructor, and Maggie Aey, Executive Director

  • Continuing Education

    International Code Council (ICC) and InterNACHI®

What’s Included

  • Coursebook

    73-page downloadable coursebook

  • Inspection Videos

    System-by-system inspection videos for each property

  • Sample Inspection Reports

    Downloadable inspection report for each property

     

  • Certificate

    Instant certificate upon course completion

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