FLIR ITC Infrared Certification: Level 1 Building Investigations

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Level 1 Infrared Thermography Building Investigations Certification

The Level I/Category I Building Investigations Thermography course provides the depth of knowledge necessary to perform infrared inspections of buildings and structures to identify potential envelope, moisture, electrical, and mechanical issues.  Using an IR camera, building inspectors can identify thermal anomalies that indicate missing insulation and insulation defects due to damage, moisture, and improper installation.  An IR survey can also provide an indication of moisture or wetness as well as air infiltration and exfiltration.

What you will learn:

• The factors that make thermal images look the way they do and how these factors influence temperature measurement accuracy.   
• Infrared image analysis and interpretation techniques.   
• The basics of infrared science concepts such as emissivity, reflected apparent temperature, heat transfer, and the influence of the atmosphere.
  
• Inspection technique fundamentals, including advice on data collection, how to approach building inspections, ideal conditions for optimizing results, and important safety considerations. 
• Information to include in a report (per ISO 18434-1) and how to use thermal analysis software to quickly create simple, easy-to-understand reports.   
• Hands-on exercises that allow you to gain practical experience by applying the theoretical concepts taught throughout the week.   
• Vital application-specific insights for building inspections along with a review of example imagery, common inspection scenarios, and home inspections standards as they relate to thermographic inspections

Your course fee covers:

• Live Course Instruction for 4 Days (8hr. sessions each day)
  
• Instructional Course Manual
  
• Hands-on Practical Lab Exercises
  
• Certification Exam
  
• Certification Documents
  

Students who complete all training course requirements receive a Level I Building Investigations Infrared Thermography Certification.

Accreditation
Continuing Education Credits:
ITC: 24 CEUs 
BPI: 16 CEUs

What do you need?

Whether attending your course online or in the classroom, students will be required to complete various labs & exercises throughout the duration of the course. For these you will need

• IR Camera*
• Laptop or tablet computer
• Installed IR Reporting Software (The free starter version of FLIR's Thermal Studio Suite is ok)

* Completion of hands-on labs & exercises will be required, so please bring your thermal camera to class. 

• If you do not have access to a camera, you can rent one through Teledyne FLIR by calling 866-477-3687 ext. 1. If you're attending one of the in-person classes at InterNACHI's House of Horrors, please contact us (Inspector Outlet) to borrow an IR camera free of charge.
• If you are attending the course with a colleague or friend you may share a camera, however it is recommended no more than three students per camera.

To Purchase:
When purchasing, please choose above whether you’d like to take the class in person at InterNACHI’s Colorado House of Horrors location, or at any of the other in-person or online class locations and dates listed below that ITC offers.
InterNACHI Members, please click here for ordering instructions

Course Schedule

InterNACHI's House of Horrors in Boulder, CO:
Level 1 Building Investigations Classroom: June 23-26, 2026

(InterNACHI is also hosting a regular Level 1 Certification Class on March 24-26, 2026. Click here to purchase that class instead)

ITC's Other Locations and Dates:

Classroom
Online

After completing your purchase you will be contacted by a representative to schedule your course. Other than the options listed above, you do not need to choose a specific ITC course time or location before purchase.