CarsonDunlop and Associates - Why Home Study System?

Until fairly recently, most home inspectors got their training at the school of hard knocks - many tedious years of learning on the job, without ever being quite sure that what they knew, or did, was correct.

Within the last few years, several private training schools have been created to fill that void, and many of them do an excellent job of providing the basics of technical knowledge and professional guidance. Carson Dunlop has been a leader in classroom training since 1991.

Many people, however, cannot afford the cost - or the inconvenience - of travel, hotel accommodations, and extended periods of time away from work and family in order to obtain this education. In addition, two weeks is the typical course duration, and that isn't nearly enough time to learn a new profession.

Home study (correspondence or distance education) offers a realistic solution to this problem. Studies show that distance learners are highly motivated and, in fact, have a higher rate of course completion than traditional, on-campus students. We have found that individuals with the self-discipline to stick to a consistent study routine are excellent candidates for home study.

Other advantages of home study include:

As teachers, we can go into more detail. In fact, our texts are encyclopedic.
Students can work in the comfort of their own home.
Students can arrange their study schedule to accommodate their lifestyle. That means having the choice of keeping one's current job or studying full-time.
Teaching and technical support are close at hand, via phone, fax, e-mail, or regular mail.
There is no need to learn speed writing...students can take notes at their own speed.
Students can learn at their own pace, and review material a second or third time if they wish - something one can't do in a classroom setting.
There are no distractions or delays caused by other students. The distance learner's time is focused and productive.
The in-depth course materials provide an invaluable resource library long after the program is completed.
FREE Horizon inspection reporting software to use while you learn. Great for assignments, Field exercises and practice inspections!
Time Flexibility is a significant advantage

Before we created the Home Inspection Training Program, we investigated thoroughly to see what distance education options were already available. We believe our system is unique because it combines the science of learning with the instruction of home inspection. Equally as important, this program provides the necessary depth to provide the skills needed to succeed in this consulting profession.