Continuing Ed

Four classes covering everything from ChatGPT basics to AI in mold testing to the history of AI and what the future may hold are now available on ASHI Edge.

The online education platform continues to provide home inspectors with access to courses aimed at enhancing their knowledge, skills, and professional development. ASHI Edge primarily serves home inspectors who are looking to stay up-to-date with industry standards while earning ASHI and State continuing education credits. 

Explore how you can learn more about how AI is changing the game below, with more details about each available course. 

Learn more at my.homeinspector.org/s.

Business Essentials: AI for Marketing and Social Media  |  $59

This self-paced training is designed for home inspectors who want to do more marketing but are constricted by time and those who want to be efficient and effective with their time. This course introduces you to AI and how to use it to save time, create visibility, and give yourself a steady presence in the market.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

Set up and secure a ChatGPT account with the right privacy settings

Use smart prompting techniques to get usable content, not just answers

Create client emails, social posts, and marketing messages quickly and clearly

Build a content bank that saves time and eliminates the guesswork

Repurpose one idea into multiple formats so your message works harder for you 

Develop a system that keeps your marketing moving whether you’re busy or slow

You don’t need to be digital-savvy or have a background in marketing. You just need a better way to stay in front of clients without burning yourself out.

AI in Mold Testing: What Inspectors Should Know  |  $29 

Artificial intelligence is becoming more visible in mold testing, and inspectors are beginning to field questions about what that means. This recorded webinar provides a practical overview of how AI is integrated into laboratory workflows, how technology and human expertise work together from sample collection through final reporting, and where AI can support image review and reporting without replacing professional judgment. 

The session also addresses common misconceptions and outlines what inspectors should look for when evaluating a mold testing laboratory, reinforcing the essential role inspectors play in sampling, interpretation, and client communication.

AI Revolution: The Next Frontier of Digital Transformation  |  $29

This can’t-miss talk outlines the history of AI, where the capabilities stand today, and what to plan for in the future. 

You will also hear about how AI intersects with the real estate industry and, more specifically, the home inspector category. You will walk away with a clear understanding of things you should be doing today to set your home inspection business up for the future. 

AI and the Future of Home Inspection Insights from the Field  | $29

This exciting session covers AI and the future of home inspection with insights from the ASHI Certified Inspectors.

A panel of experts explores how AI is being used in inspection reporting, client communication, and business management. We discuss opportunities, risks, and what inspectors need to know to stay ahead as technology continues to evolve.

Experienced ASHI inspectors and ASHI’s Director of IT share how they’re experimenting with AI in their day-to-day work, from report writing and photo analysis to client communication and marketing. The discussion explores the balance between AI assistance and professional judgment, including the risks of over-reliance on technology. 

Panelists also consider how AI can shape the client experience and impact business operations like marketing, scheduling, and follow-up. Key questions around standards, liability, and ethics are addressed, providing perspective on how inspectors can use AI responsibly. Finally, the conversation looks ahead to the next two to five years, asking whether AI will remain a helpful tool or become a true disruptor in the home inspection profession.