How many hours are dedicated to administration and operations training at the AmeriSpec Inspection Services Academy?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject (Note 1) | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On- the-Job Training (Note 2) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriSpec Pre-Academy (Note 2): | |||
| Study Guide and Workbook | Approx. 40 self | 0 | In your home, prior to |
| for Online Self-Study Course | study | attending Academy | |
| AmeriSpec Academy: | |||
| Management Training | |||
| Risk Management | 3 | 0 | Franchisor Training Center, Memphis, TN |
| Marketing | 5 | 0 | |
| Administration/Operations | 10 | ||
| Financial Management | 4 | ||
| Sales/Management | 4 | ||
| Computer Training | 10 | ||
| Technical Training (Inspector Training) | |||
| Roofing | 4 | 0 | Franchisor Training Center, Memphis, TN |
| Electrical Systems | 4 | 0 | |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | |
| Heating Systems | 4 | 0 | |
| AC/heat pumps | 3 | 0 | |
| Exterior | 4 | 0 | |
| Plumbing | 8 | 0 | |
| Appliances | 2 | 0 | |
| Fireplaces/Chimneys | 3 | 0 | |
| Interiors | 3 | 0 | |
| Insulation/Ventilation | 3 | 0 | |
| Contracts and Industry | 4 | 0 | |
| Report Writing | 3 | 0 | |
| Standards | 0 | 9 | Classroom hours at the Franchisor’s Training Center, Memphis, Tennessee; On-the-job training will be within the Territory |
| In-Field Practice Inspections | 2 | 6 | |
| Final Test and Graduation | 1.5 | 0 | Franchisor Training Center, Memphis, TN |
| Post Academy Training (Note 3): | |||
| In-Field Practice Inspections | 3 | 15 | Within the Territory |
| and Inspection Reports | |||
| TOTAL | 91.5 (131.5 including self- study hours) | 30 |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to AmeriSpec Inspection Services' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the AmeriSpec Academy includes 10 hours of classroom training dedicated to administration and operations. This training takes place at the Franchisor Training Center in Memphis, TN.
This classroom time is part of a broader training program that also includes risk management, marketing, financial management, sales/management, and computer training. In addition to management training, the academy includes technical training covering various aspects of home inspection, such as roofing, electrical systems, structure, heating systems, and more.
Prospective franchisees should note that this is just one component of the overall training. Prior to attending the Academy, franchisees must complete approximately 40 hours of self-study. After the Academy, franchisees will also engage in in-field practice inspections. The total initial training program involves 91.5 hours of classroom training (including the 40 hours of self-study) and 30 hours of on-the-job training.