This three-day, in-person class hosted by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) will prepare students to confidently perform commercial property inspections. In a series of lectures and class discussions, students will become familiar with inspecting a variety of commercial building systems, and learn essential business practices to thrive in the diverse commercial real estate landscape. Students will have the opportunity to apply the class material by actively participating in a mock inspection.
Business Practices Session
The commercial real estate market has its own unique language and practices. The business practices session equips inspectors with skills to communicate and implement procedures tailored to commercial clients and buildings. Students will gain practical knowledge and receive sample agreements, proposals, reports, and other business documents. Topics covered include the ComSOP, CRE terminology, setting a fee schedule, writing proposals, narrating reports, marketing, landing repeat business, and tips for securing profitable jobs.
Commercial Building Systems and Components Session
The systems and components sessions offer a comprehensive overview of the technical information relevant to commercial buildings. It reviews several systems outlined in Section 6 Walk-Through Survey of the ComSOP that should be evaluated during an inspection, including roofing, exterior, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and kitchens. Students will learn how to follow an inspection procedure for inventorying building systems and components, identifying and describing common deficiencies, and evaluating overall building condition.
Mock Inspection of a Commercial Building
As part of the class, students will visit a local building to participate in a mock inspection. Students can anticipate exploring low-slope roofs, examining roof-mounted equipment, entering electrical rooms, and gaining firsthand experience with all aspects of the building. This hands-on exercise allows students to ask the instructor about actual items they will come across in the field. The mock inspection occurs on the second half of the last day of class. Transportation will be arranged if needed.
Students will receive a Certificate of Completion for completing this class. It is approved for InterNACHI® and ICC continuing education. Please check the location below for state-specific continuing approvals for home inspector licenses.
Cost
- CCPIA members: $1,350.00
- Non-members: $1,600.00
Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided daily. Prefer a payment plan? Email [email protected].
Locations and Registration
Select a location below to view class dates and to register. To view a schedule for all upcoming classes, visit our Commercial Property Inspection Training Calendar.
- Date: April 23-25, 2025 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day)
- Location: InterNACHI® HQ and House of Horrors® (4635 Nautilus Ct S, Ste C, Boulder, CO 80301)
For hotel deals and recommendations, visit the House of Horrors® discount page. The training facility is 40 minutes from Denver International Airport.
- Date: May 7-9, 2025 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day)
- Location: The Sanctuary at Stoney Point (2455 Stoney Point Road, Cummings, GA 30041)
The training facility is 1 hour from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- Date: June 11-13, 2025 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day)
- Location: The Jones Center (922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764)
The training facility is 30 minutes from Northwest Arkansas National Airport.
- Date: February 18-20, 2026 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day)
- Location: Aloft El Segundo – Los Angeles Airport (475 N Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245)
The training facility is 10 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport.
Class Schedule
The instructor for the class is Rob Claus, CCPIA® Director of Education.
Day 1:
Business Practices
Low-Slope Roof Inspections
Day 2:
Commercial HVAC Inspections
Commercial Plumbing Inspections
Commercial Structure and Exterior Features Inspection
Day 3:
Commercial Electrical Inspections
Life Safety Inspections
Commercial Cooking Areas Inspections
Mock Inspection