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This is the list of courses that are currently being offered. Each course is approved by TREC for CE Credit. Realtor (Agent/Broker) courses are approved for Elective Continuing Education (ECE) credit. Inspector courses are approved for specific types of electives.

Courses beginning with R- are approved for Realtors for Elective Continuing Education.
Courses beginning with I are approved for Inspectors. The second letter represents the category approved, E for Electrical and F for Foundation.

Course Number	Course Name	Description
R45761 / IH45842 view upcoming classes	HVAC Refrigerants Explained	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (45761) and Inspectors (45842 – HVAC) Learning Objectives: – What is a refrigerant – Current issues surrounding refrigerants – History of refrigerants – What refrigerants are being phased in – What refrigerants are being phased out and why
R45797 / IH45838 view upcoming classes	Understanding Heat Pump Systems	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (45797) and Inspectors (45838 – HVAC) Learning Objectives: – What is a heat pump – How do heat pumps work – Different types of heat pump systems – Advantages and disadvantages of heat pump systems
R45625 / IH45559 view upcoming classes	HVAC Systems	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (45625) and Inspectors (45559 – HVAC) Learning Objectives: – Types of HVAC Systems – Air Conditioners: Splt, Mini Split, Package, Terminal – Furnaces: Gas, Electric, Heat Pump
R45626 / IH45558 view upcoming classes	HVAC Updates 2023	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (45626) and Inspectors (45558 – HVAC) Learning Objectives: – Regulatory Changes in 2023 – Efficiency upgrades in 2023 – SEER vs SEER2 – HPSF vs HPSF2 – Refrigerant Changes
R44866 / IO44862 view upcoming classes	Wood Destroying Insects – What Real Estate Professionals Should Know	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (44866) and Inspectors (44862 – Other Topics) Learning Objectives: – Understand the regulatory environment – Types of Insects that are considered Wood Destroying – A better understanding of Termites, Carpenter Bees, Carpenter Ants, and Beetles
R44831 / IR44863 view upcoming classes	Understanding and Explaining TREC Inspection Reports	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (44831) and Inspectors (44863 – Report Writing CE) Learning Objectives: – Review the TREC REI 7-6 and it’s sections – Understand the relationship between the REI 7-6 and the SOP (Standards of Practice) – Review of common report comments and their interpretation – Understand how to classify the report content and decide what to do with it
R44678 / IO44610 view upcoming classes	Understanding the WDI T-5 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (44678) and Inspectors (44610 – Other CE) Learning Objectives: – Understand how the Report is laid out and where important information is located. – Understand the regulatory environment for this report – Understand what insects are covered by this report – Understand the annotations and codes used on this report – See examples of common conducive conditions
R43973 / IF43935 view upcoming classes	The Ups and Downs of Foundations	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (43973) and Inspectors (43935 – Foundations) Learning Objectives: – Participants in this course will gain a better understanding of the TREC Inspection SOP as it relates to foundations. – We will discuss and define the types of foundations – We will discuss the common types of foundations found in Texas – Participants will better understand foundations when helping clients with properties.
R43934 / IE43972 view upcoming classes	Residential Solar Systems in Real Estate	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (43934) and Inspectors (43972 – Electrical) Learning Objectives: – Participants in this course will gain a better understanding of the TREC Inspection SOP as it relates to solar systems and roofs. – We will cover types of solar systems – We will discuss the costs and finance methods of Solar PV and their impacts on transactions. – We will discuss hidden costs of Solar Systems. – Participants will be better prepared to help clients with properties that have solar systems installed.
R43238 / IF45839 view upcoming classes	Deck, Balcony and Exterior Stair Inspections and Safety	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (43238) and Inspectors (45839 Framing) Learning Objectives: – Participants in this course will gain a better understanding of why inspections of decks, balconies, and stairways are an important part of TREC inspections. – The course will cover the consequences of the failure of these components and the gravity of the injuries such failures cause. – This course covers the deficiencies that are uncovered on a home inspection. – Participants will gain a better understanding of these topics that will help them when working with buyers and sellers of property.
R43171 / IT45840 view upcoming classes	Understanding a Home Inspection as it Relates to Child Safety	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (43171) and Inspectors (45840 Texas Standards of Practice) Learning Objectives: – Gain a better understanding of why inspections of decks, balconies, and exterior stairways are an important part of home inspections. – Gain information about the consequences when these components fail. – Be better prepared to help sellers and buyers when properties have these components.
R43137 / IR45841 view upcoming classes	Inspection Success – Easy Things Sellers Can Fix	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (43137) and Inspectors (45841 Report Writing) Learning Objectives: – Learn about items that sellers can address before inspections. – Useful information for pre-inspection or pre-listing – Covers 12 areas of the inspection report.
IE42619 / R42620 view upcoming classes	Obsolete Electrical Panels – A Closer Look	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents (42620) and Inspectors (42619 – Electrical) Dual Licensed Course Learning Objectives: -This course will review common obsolete electrical panels and teach participants about the issues and history involved with each. -Participants in this course will be better prepared to discuss these panels with clients and their agents when they come up during an inspection. -We will cover Federal Pacific Electric, Challenger, Zinsco, and Pushmatic panels and the associated safety issues with each type of panel
R41960 view upcoming classes	REI 7-6 and Inspection Standards Update for Agents	Course Length: 1 Credit Hour Approved for: Agents Learning Objectives: – Participants will be better prepared to address client questions regarding inspection reports prepared under the new Inspection Standards of Practice (SOP). – Participants will learn about changes to the inspection SOP, including electrical, plumbing, natural gas, HVAC, and appliance related changes. – These updates to the Inspection Standards became effective Feb 1st, 2022.