Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association

Inspecting Commercial Building Systems Fast-Track Course
2026-09-16 07:30 - 2026-09-18 11:00 (America/Denver) | Online Training:, Zoom
Learn how to inspect commercial buildings in three live, half-day Zoom sessions. From knowing what to expect across different property types to identifying common deficiencies, we’ll cover the systems, equipment, and related features so you can approach every inspection safely and confidently.

Supports your path toward CCPIA® Certification
Understand common deficiencies and build efficient workflows
Gain confidence inspecting all commercial building types

How This Course Helps You
Commercial buildings contain a wide range of systems that operate differently from residential properties and serve a broader purpose of keeping operations running and protecting your client’s financial investment. This course breaks down each major building system and shows you how to inspect them safely, recognize defects, and form opinions about property conditions. You’ll start by understanding different building types and what to expect from the systems within them. From there, you’ll learn how to plan and route your inspection, document findings efficiently, and apply a consistent approach across all property types. This course walks you through each system included in the ComSOP that is most commonly found in commercial buildings, covering:

How each system operates
The key components to identify
How to inspect each system using safe, best-practice procedures
The deficiencies most commonly reported during inspections

By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational knowledge to inspect commercial buildings and become a certified commercial property inspector and advance your inspection career. The systems and components covered include low-slope roofing, building exterior, wood decks and balconies, basement, foundation, and crawlspace, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fireplaces, attic ventilation and insulation, doors, windows, and interior, fire and life safety, and cooking area. Registration includes three half-day Zoom sessions, a training certificate, and access to this event’s online training portal with optional prep materials.

Date: September 16-18, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM MST each day
Registration: $575

Commercial Property Inspection Field Training
2026-09-22 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay View Community Center, 1320 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Join us for a full day of hands-on training inspecting a community center in Milwaukee! You’ll complete a full inspection and work through real-world scenarios to build confidence for your future inspections. This field training provides context for building systems and property conditions, including inspection scope, how systems works, and common deficiencies. It also covers essential safety, efficiency, and reporting practices.
Throughout, you’ll learn how commercial property inspections differ from residential. Commercial buildings have distinct construction and design requirements, are often open to the public, and involve varying occupancy and use. They are also typically income-generating assets, which shapes what is inspected, how findings are reported, and the purpose of the inspection.
Community Center Inspection
Built in 1956, the community center was renovated in 2023 to include a commercial kitchen. Additional features include event and common areas, childcare spaces, and offices. You’ll assess the property’s condition, and learn about the systems and deficiencies present, including the:

Commercial kitchen
Low-slope roof and curved roof
Rooftop packaged units and other HVAC equipment
Electrical, plumbing and fuel gas systems
Photovoltaic (PV) system
Historic structure and outbuildings
Building envelope
Exterior areas and drainage
Means of egress
Fire and life systems components
Accessibility barriers

Registration includes a full-day of hands-on training, catered lunch, a training certificate, and access to an online training portal with optional prep materials.

Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM CDT
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Registration: $375

Travel Details

Venue: Bay View Community Center, 1320 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Parking: Free street parking on Oklahoma Avenue and Nevada Street
Nearby Airports: Approx. 10 minutes from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

This is a small-size class, so hotel deals or group codes aren’t available. You’ll find various lodging options by searching near the venue.

Introduction to Commercial Property Inspections
2026-10-07 08:00 - 2026-10-09 17:00 (America/Denver) | InterNACHI® Headquarters & House of Horrors®, 4635 Nautilus Ct S, Boulder, CO, 80301, United States
Join us in Colorado for the class that has helped hundreds break into commercial property inspections, build lasting careers, and gain real field experience. It’s a strong fit for all experience levels.
From essential business and workflow practices to assessing property conditions, this class covers it all. You’ll also gain hands-on experience inspecting a local building. Those new to commercial inspections will learn how to inspect building systems and understand the commercial real estate landscape. Experienced inspectors will walk away with practical insights to refine their inspections and business approach.
An optional happy hour takes place after the second day of class for students to network. Representatives from CoStar and OREP Insurance will also be in attendance. Learn how CoStar can assist with pricing, proposals, and finding clients, and get details about the exclusive CCPIA® E&O and General Liability insurance policy through OREP.
Approved for state-licensed home inspector continuing education in FL, TX, TN, OR, and IL. It’s also approved for InterNACHI® and ICC continuing education.
Key Topics and Takeaways
Over the course of three days, you’ll learn how to:

Optimize your pre-inspection workflow, such as pricing, proposals, and other methodologies
Inspect commercial building systems and identify their common deficiencies
Apply essential inspection safety and efficiency fundamentals

Additional topics include:

Pricing and bidding jobs
Creating proposals for potential clients
Writing reports
Converting more leads to clients
Marketing strategies for the commercial real estate market
Low-slope roof inspections
HVAC system inspections
Plumbing system inspections
Structural and exterior inspections
Electrical system inspections
Life safety inspections
Commercial kitchen inspections
A full mock inspection
Practical tips for inspecting and getting business

Three-full days of training, including a mock inspection and catered lunch. You’ll also receive a training certificate and access to this event’s online portal containing optional prep materials.

Date: October 7-9, 2026
Time: 8 AM to 5 PM MST each day
Location: InterNACHI® HQ and House of Horrors in Boulder, CO
Registration: $1,350

Travel & Lodging

Address: InterNACHI® HQ, 4636 Nautilus Court South, Suite C Boulder, CO 80301)
Parking: Free parking is available in the property’s lot
Nearby Airports: About 40 minutes from Denver International Airport (DEN)
Hotel deals: Refer to the House of Horrors website for recommended lodging

The Path to Winning Commercial Clients Fast-Track Course
2026-11-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Online Training:, Zoom
Commercial property inspections aren’t just a different type of inspection. It’s a specific industry, with different clients, different expectations, and a different sales process entirely. Inspectors and operations teams who understand this win more jobs.
Your inspection fee and proposal do not exist in isolation. They are one touchpoint in a sales process that has to be moved through deliberately.
The path to winning commercial clients includes both the client journey from first contact to signed contract and the behind-the-scenes steps that make it happen. Together, these touchpoints and processes form your company’s proposal workflow.
This course teaches both sides, so you know who your clients are, how they think, and exactly what to do at every stage to deliver a proposal that makes saying “yes” easy. By the end of the course, you will have analyzed your current process, identified areas for improvement, and be ready to implement them.
Key Topics
Register for the one-day session on Zoom to learn to:

The five client journey touchpoints from first contact to paying client
The three behind-the-scenes inspector workflow steps
Sales psychology and communication strategies for commercial clients
Basic and comprehensive proposal components to include
Proposal best practices that align client needs with fees and scope
Proposal approaches for tiered service levels and add-ons
Lead capture best practices for phone and online proposal request forms
Value-framing and service positioning skills for better client acquisition

Registration includes a Zoom training session, training certificate, and access to this event’s training portal with optional prep materials. You’ll also receive a proposal workflow guide, pre-inspection questionnaire template, lead capture guidebook, and five professional proposal templates (Word, Google Docs, and Canva).

Date: November 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3 PM MST
Registration: $250
