Tidewater Tech
Building and Construction Trades
Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Little Creek Campus
Norfolk, VA
Next start
Dec 7, 2026
Duration
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App fee
$25
Tuition
$19,008 for the Program
Certified Specialist of Inspection - NSPIRE — CSI-NSPIRE
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NAHRO's Certified Specialist of Inspection - NSPIRE (CSI-NSPIRE) designation demonstrates that an individual has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for:
Understanding the new National Standards for the Physical Inspections of Real Estate (NSPIRE) developed by HUD as they pertain to Public Housing, including:
Inspectable areas
Deficiencies
Scoring
Inspecting public housing units.
Conducting pre-inspection and inspection preparations and procedures.
Improving the scores of Public Housing Program properties.
Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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Suggested because Certified Specialist of Inspection - NSPIRE applies to Construction and Building Inspectors. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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