Pass the Texas Home Inspector Exam on Your First Try. Or Get 100% of Your Tuition Back.
Currently, we have an 80% first-time pass rate. We also feel like the school should carry the risk, not the student.*
The Inspection Academy (TIA) is the only TREC-approved Qualifying Education Provider built by a licensed professional inspector (TREC license #24038) who also holds an advanced degree in Instructional Technology (M.Ed., Texas Tech).
- TREC-Approved Provider #701080
- Built for working professionals
- 0% interest payment plans
- Adaptive AI Review App included
First-Try Pass Rate
80%
We can tell you the name of every one of our students and how they did on the exam.
Yes, We’re New. Here’s What That Means For You.
A school that opened ten years ago has likely graduated hundreds of students. Same thing is true for the national schools. Do you think the owner of those schools could tell you the names of the students they had in their schools last year?
We can.
We’re on a first-name basis with every TIA student. We know who passed on the first try. We know who’s testing next month. When we tell you 80%, we don’t have to point you to a regulator’s spreadsheet. We know the people.
Direct Access to the TIA Team
The phone number on this page rings real people who built the program. Not a sales floor, not a queue, not a chatbot.
A Curriculum Built Using Adult Learning Theory
We don’t just provide lectures, books or videos. Our courses are interactive.
A Price That Reflects Where We Are
Our first-time pass rate climbs as the system matures. The students enrolling today are part of the proof. The students that wait, will likely have to pay more.
The TIA Bulletproof System
You get TIA’s adult-learning curriculum and BTP’s adaptive review app included.
How the System Works
Why The TIA Bulletproof System Works When Other Schools Don’t
Most home inspection schools were built by inspectors. Good inspectors. Sometimes great ones. But being great at the job is not the same as being great at teaching the job.
The TIA Bulletproof System exists because we got tired of watching smart, motivated people repeatedly fail the exams. We believe it is not because they couldn’t learn the material, but because no one had ever taught it to them the way adults actually learn.
The TIA Bulletproof System is the combination of two different tools working together.
TIA helps to build the boat. BTP helps to find any holes and plug them. On test day, everyone knows that the boat will float.
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TIA: The School That Builds the Foundation
The Inspection Academy is the TREC-approved qualifying education side of the system. Every lesson uses adult learning theory, the science of how working-age adults actually retain information for high-stakes exams. That’s because TIA was built by Matt Warner, M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from Texas Tech University and a licensed Texas professional inspector (TREC #24038). You don’t just watch videos. You engage, recall, and apply. By the time you’ve completed your required courses, the structure is in place.
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BTP: The Adaptive Tool That Finds and Fixes the Gaps
Bulletproof Test Prep is the second half of the system. Once your TIA courses are complete, BTP takes over. It uses adaptive AI to analyze every practice exam you take, identify the exact domains where you’re still weak, and build a personalized study plan around them. Practice questions are scenario-based, written at the level the real exam actually tests. Application, not recognition. This is how the boat gets sealed.
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A Measurable Finish Line, Not a Vibe
Other schools tell you when you’ve completed their course. The TIA Bulletproof System tells you when you’re ready for the exam. The standard is five full-length practice exams with scores at 75% or higher on both the NHIE (200 questions) and the Texas state exam (30 questions). When you hit that mark, you won’t be hoping you’ll pass. You will pass.
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The Only System in Texas Backed by a Real Refund
Most “guarantees” in education are retake vouchers. Ours isn’t. Complete the system. Finish your TIA courses, hit your BTP milestones on both exams, and take the Texas licensing exams. If you don’t pass on your first attempt, you get 100% of your tuition back.
Why We’re Confident Enough to Offer the Refund
Our very first student failed one of his exams by 1 question.
That’s not a story most schools would lead with. We’re leading with it because it’s the whole reason BTP exists.
When our student didn’t pass, we didn’t shrug and call it a student problem. We put our heads together and designed a solution. That solution, BTP, is the second half of the system. Every student who has completed the full TIA Bulletproof System since then has passed on their first try.
That’s why the guarantee exists. The TIA Bulletproof System works.
What’s Included
Here’s Everything You Get When You Enroll
The TIA Bulletproof System isn’t a course. It’s a complete path from where you are now to a Texas inspector license: every tool, every milestone, every safety net.
The TIA Qualifying Education
All six TREC-required courses for the Texas Professional Inspector license (four for the Real Estate Inspector path). Self-paced, fully online, built on adult learning theory. Interactive lessons and over 20,000 embedded recall questions and knowledge checks that bring earlier material back as you go.
Full Access to Bulletproof Test Prep
The adaptive exam prep platform that’s the second half of the system. Over 3,500 scenario-based practice questions across both the NHIE and the Texas state exam. AI test analysis after every practice exam. Your study plan adapts to what you specifically got wrong, not what students generally get wrong. Practice questions written at a higher difficulty level than typical question banks. Included with your tuition. Not a separate purchase.
Spectora Software Training
Industry-leading inspection software training built into the curriculum so you’re not just license-ready. You’re business-ready on day one.
Direct Access to the TIA Team
The phone number on this page rings TIA. Not a queue, not a sales floor, not a chatbot. Real people who know the program, the exam, and what you’re working toward. You can call before you enroll. You can call while you’re studying. You can call when you’re stuck.
The Pass-or-Refund Guarantee
Complete the TIA Bulletproof System, take the exam, and if you don’t pass on your first attempt, 100% of your tuition refunded. No retake voucher. No store credit. Cash back.
0% Interest Payment Plans
No credit check. No interest. No hidden fees. Get started for $750 down ($700 for the REI bundle) and 24 monthly payments at $100/month (18 months for the REI bundle). Approximately, one-third down, the rest as you go.
Most schools sell you a course and leave you on your own.
We provide you with a complete system, stick with you throughout your time in the school, and put 100% of your tuition on the line. That’s the offer.
How We Compare
How TIA Compares
Texas is the only state that publishes school-by-school exam pass rates. So you don’t have to take our word for it, or anyone else’s. Here’s where the major Texas inspection schools stand as of the most recent official TREC report:
Source: Texas Real Estate Commission, Education Provider Exam Passage Rates (12/1/2023 – 11/30/2025). View the official TREC data →
Why Our Number Is Different in Kind, Not Just Bigger
AHIT and ICA train thousands of students a year across multiple states. We don’t.
We’re on a first-name basis with every TIA student. We’re usually one of the first calls they make after they walk out of the testing center, which is a thing that simply doesn’t happen at a national school. It’s not a feature we built. It’s what a small school looks like.
And that’s the part we’re not going to give up. TIA isn’t going national. We’re not expanding into other states.
The whole point is to stay small enough that the school and the student are in the same boat: when our students pass, we grow. When they don’t, we owe them their money back. That’s a symbiotic relationship.
Think of it less like enrolling in an online course and more like being part of a small class, where the school knows your name, knows what you’re working on, and knows when you’re ready for the exam.
Real Students
Here is what some of our current and past students are saying:
Robin just passed the NHIE on her first try.
Robin came to TIA as a career-changer. No construction background, no inspection background. She finished her courses, hit her BTP milestones, sat for the exam, and passed. She recorded a short conversation about what training with TIA was actually like. Worth watching if you’re wondering whether someone without trade experience can really do this.
It’s difficult for me to imagine you writing this! What an undertaking! It’s been amazing so far! I’ve learned so much! One thing I love is how the quizzes re-visit some of the other material already gone over, as I progress. OMG! So helpful! Especially after going over so much material!
I would highly recommend The Inspection Academy. There’s so much information to learn with home inspecting and their system makes it easy to stay organized and on top of everything.
I had a great experience with The Inspection Academy. The course material was clear, thorough, and easy to follow, making the licensing process much less stressful. Matthew has done an excellent job structuring the program so it’s practical, up to date, and focused on what you actually need to become certified. Highly recommend this course to anyone serious about becoming a licensed home inspector.
Not Ready Yet?
Not Ready to Enroll? Come Hang Out With Future Inspectors.
Becoming a home inspector is a big decision. If you’re still figuring out whether this career is right for you, or just want to be around people thinking through the same questions, we run a free Skool community for that.
It’s called Future Texas Home Inspectors. It’s where prospective students ask questions, share what they’re learning, and connect with others on the same path. We’re in there too, answering questions and sharing what we see in the field.
No pitch. No pressure. Just a place to think it through alongside people who are doing the same.
Tuition
Choose Your Path
Two licensing tracks, two bundles. Same Bulletproof System. Same guarantee.
Texas Professional Inspector Bundle
Complete training for the Texas Professional Inspector license. The full credential most students come to TIA for.
$2,750
paid in full
$750 down + $100/month for 24 months
$850 to get started · $3,150 lifetime
Includes
- All 6 TREC-required courses
- – Property & Building Inspection I
- – Property & Building Inspection II
- – Analysis of Findings & Reporting
- – Business Operations & Professional Responsibilities
- – Texas Standards of Practice
- – Texas Law
- Full Bulletproof Test Prep access
- Spectora software training
- Direct access to the TIA team
- 0% interest payment plan
Texas Real Estate Inspector Bundle
Training for the Texas Real Estate Inspector license. Right for students who want to work under a licensed Professional Inspector, whether as a long-term career path or a stepping stone toward the full PI credential.
$2,000
paid in full
$700 down + $100/month for 18 months
$800 to get started · $2,500 lifetime
Includes
- All 4 TREC-required courses
- – Property & Building Inspection I
- – Property & Building Inspection II
- – Business Operations & Professional Responsibilities
- – Texas Standards of Practice
- Full Bulletproof Test Prep access
- Spectora software training
- Direct access to the TIA team
- 0% interest payment plan
Not sure which bundle is right for you?
The PI Bundle is the right path for most students. It’s the full credential, it unlocks the highest-earning license tier, and the additional cost over the REI Bundle is modest compared to the earning ceiling it opens.
The REI Bundle makes sense if you want to work for a licensed Professional Inspector, whether that’s where you want to stay long-term or a stepping stone before pursuing your own PI credential. We’ll walk you through the trade-off on a call.
Common Questions
Questions Before You Enroll
The honest answers to what most prospective students ask before they call.
Ready to Pass on Your First Try? Let’s Talk.
You’ve read the page. You know the system. You know the guarantee. You know what makes us different from the big national schools.
The next step isn’t enrollment. It’s a conversation.
Take the free sample exam to see where you stand. Or pick up the phone and talk to us about whether TIA is the right fit for you. If it is, we’ll get you started. If it isn’t, we’ll tell you. We’d rather lose a student we couldn’t help than enroll one we can’t.
- 80% first-try pass rate
- Pass-or-Refund Guarantee
- Built by an inspector and an educator
- Adaptive AI test prep included
- 0% interest payment plans
- Texas-only, on purpose