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2017 2018

MINNESOTA

Home Inspection

Offered by Brightwood Career Institute, Harrisburg

TRAINING

is NOW Brightwood Real Estate Education

Inspector

Training Programs

Inspection

Reporting Systems

NEW NAME. NEW LOOK. SAME GREAT EDUCATION.

PREPARE TO SUCCEED Brightwood Career Institute, powered by Kaplan Home Inspection Training, gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enter the home inspection profession and all of the information you need to succeed in the industry. Everything you need to know to become an independent home inspector and pass the National Home Inspector Examination is included in our series.

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS Our instructors are all home inspection and construction professionals who know the industry and are committed to helping you get your business off to a strong start. By sharing personal experiences, they will make your learning relevant and fun.

HANDS-ON LEARNING We have created a unique learning experience by including a state-of-the-art home inspection lab in the classroom—our lab includes hundreds of old and new house components. Practicing what you learn, as you learn it, is the fastest way to build your skills and confidence. With our training methods, you’ll develop a competitive edge that will jump start your home inspection business.

LIVE INSPECTIONS By including field inspections as a part of our curriculum, we have created the ultimate learning experience. You will perform live inspections and learn how to write up the reports. This real-time learning will give you the confidence you need to get your business started—now.

HOME STUDY–PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT If you find it impossible to make it to our hands-on learning locations, no worries; we have the next best thing. We offer a Home Study Essentials complete suite of collegelevel study texts that are considered the “gold standard” in the industry, as well as a comprehensive online option for those who enjoy online learning.

ONDEMAND Our impressive OnDemand video lectures give you the ability to access professional instruction anytime, anywhere you have an Internet connection!*

REGISTRATION IS EASY To enroll, simply visit www.KapRE.com/MN-HI or call 888.548.2485.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements

www.KapRE.com/MN-HI | 888.548.2485

MINNESOTA LIVE COURSE 6-Day Course: Home Inspection—Fast Track 1,599 | 55 Hours

$

This 6-day hands-on Fast Track course is just what the name implies. If you want to start a home inspection business and have a firm grasp on the basics of construction methods, materials, and building codes, then this course is for you. Our expert home inspection instructors teach you how to apply your construction knowledge to the business of home inspection. Fast-paced, hands-on, and inspection-focused, this course greatly improves your chances of success as a home inspector. Topics Include: DAY 1

The Business/On-Site Field Inspection

DAY 4

Electrical

DAY 2 DAY 3

Structure

DAY 5

Heating/Cooling

Roofing/Plumbing

DAY 6

Marketing/On-Site Field Inspection

DATE(S)

LOCATION

DAY(S)

TIME

BLOOMINGTON, MN December 4–9, 2017

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Monday–Saturday

8:00 am–6:00 pm

January 22–27

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Monday–Saturday

8:00 am–6:00 pm

April 9–14

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Monday–Saturday

8:00 am–6:00 pm

June 11–16

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Monday–Saturday

8:00 am–6:00 pm

August 20–25

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Monday–Saturday

8:00 am–6:00 pm

November 12–17

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Monday–Saturday

8:00 am–6:00 pm

11-Day Course: Home Inspection—Enhanced 2,999 | 90 Hours

$

This course includes 11 intensive days of solid instruction and hands-on training that will fully prepare you for a successful career in home inspection. This nationally accredited course provides you with a library of reference books, classroom materials, and detailed study guides. And you’ll apply everything you’ve learned during four actual on-site home inspections, so when you’re ready to open your home inspection business, you’ll have a competitive edge. Topics Include: DAY 1 T  he Scope of Inspections The Home Inspection Business On-Site Field Inspection

DAY 6 Two On-Site Field Inspections

DAY 2 Structure

DAY 8 Electrical

DAY 3 Exterior/Interior

DAY 9 Heating and Cooling

DAY 4 Roofing/Insulation

DAY 10 Heating and Cooling

DAY 5 Plumbing

DAY 11 Marketing/On-Site Field Inspection

DATE(S)

DAY 7 Electrical

LOCATION

DAY(S)

TIME

BLOOMINGTON, MN March 12–17, 19–23

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Monday–Saturday & Monday–Friday

8:00 am–5:00 pm

September 24–29, October 1–5

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Monday–Saturday & Monday–Friday

8:00 am–5:00 pm

CLASSROOM LOCATION

2051 Killebrew Drive, Suite 110 Bloomington, MN 55425

www.KapRE.com/MN-HI | 888.548.2485

MINNESOTA ONDEMAND AND ONLINE COURSES Transition into Home Inspection...Part or Full Time: How to Start a Home Inspection Business OnDemand Course 245 | 14 Hours

$

Explore home inspection as a new business opportunity! Home inspection is one of the fastest growing professions in the nation, with some home inspectors completing 500 inspections in one year. Home inspection offers many opportunities for contractors to utilize their knowledge to perform this vital service. In this on-demand course, you will have the chance to learn the ropes of this exciting industry and discover the possibilities for you. This is a great opportunity to launch a new business! Topics Include: • • • •

Inspection industry Site improvements Management of the business Garage, exterior dwelling, and structure

• Equipment • Electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling • Reports

National Online Home Inspection Course 999 | 100 Hours

$

Whether you are in the process of becoming licensed or just keeping current with your continuing education needs, this 100-hour comprehensive online course reviews all major home systems and provides in-depth coverage of system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them. Interactive exercises, graphic devices, and immediate progress tracking make learning more engaging. With clear descriptions, detailed technical illustrations, and useful product summaries, this course is the fastest way to build your skills and confidence.

HOME STUDY COURSE Essentials of Home Inspection Home Study Course 3,499 | 300+ Hours

$

Learn everything you need to know about home systems and components, as well as how to run a home inspection business at your own pace, from your own home! This comprehensive college-level correspondence course authored by Carson Dunlop has been the “gold standard” in home inspection education for more than a decade. It’s perfect for professionals who want flexibility in how and when they study. From roofing and exteriors to structure and mechanicals, all systems that make up the house, as well as all aspects that encompass the home inspection business, are meticulously detailed in this incredible reference set. After completing this program, you will have a solid foundation on the components and materials used in the construction of house systems. You will be able to identify improper installations, defects in construction, and faulty operation systems in a house. Modules Include: • • • • • •

Communication and Professional Practice Home Reference Book Structure Roofing Exterior Insulation and Interiors

• • • • •

Plumbing Electrical Heating I Heating II Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps

www.KapRE.com/MN-HI | 888.548.2485

HORIZON Inspection Reporting Software Are you looking for a home inspection reporting system that is instant, intuitive, and has outstanding report quality? Horizon home inspection software gives you all of this and more. This software not only helps you produce professional looking home inspection reports, but also features work order, scheduling, archiving, and report/account components. Inspection Reporting Made Simple with Horizon Software • • • • • •

Get up and running quickly, for as little as $300 Produce professional quality reports Features fast, easy report writing with customizable, intuitive templates Instantly add photos to reports with simple photo editing Get work order, scheduling, archiving, and reports/receivables integrated at no added cost Use mobile apps in the field with your Android or Apple devices

First-time users could be eligible for a $400 discount! To learn more about Horizon software, visit KapRE.com/HorizonReporting.

Attend a Free Webinar or Get a Free 30-Day Trial! Visit KapRE.com/HorizonReporting.

Generate Repeat Customers with Brightwood’s Inspection Reporting Systems! MATRIX Paper Forms Brightwood’s MATRIX paper report forms will enable you to inspect and report in a manner that has been field-tested in over 100,000 inspections. Our marketplace has proven our system to be the most complete and comprehensive report available today. The Matrix reporting systems will enable you to start building repeat business immediately. Custom Contract Paper Forms  o you want to customize your home inspection report to look as professional as possible? We D offer home inspection reports that are customizable with your company name and logo. Just choose the form that works best for you, and we will have your company name and logo printed directly on the contract page.

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Brightwood’s inspection reporting systems, visit KapRE.com/HI-Reporting.

ADDITIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Are you considering EXPANDING YOUR TOOLBOX and business into other related areas? Appraisal, Contractor, and EcoTech Training—Solar Energy courses are at your fingertips. See websites below to learn more!

APPRAISAL | www.KapRe.com/MN-Appraisal CONTRACTOR | www.KapRE.com/MN-Contractor ECOTECH TRAINING—SOLAR ENERGY | www.EcotechTraining.com/Solar-Training

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