DFI Training Academy
Expert training for HUD NSPIRE multi-family housing inspectors.
A structured, phased program developed by Discovery Field Inspections, the team conducting NSPIRE inspections across the United States and U.S. territories.
Taught by working inspectors
Every lesson comes from inspectors who do NSPIRE inspections in the field, not just in a classroom.
A phased program
Study materials, recorded lessons and monitored live sessions, from fundamentals to field-ready technique.
A certificate at the end
Complete every phase to earn a DFI Training Academy Certificate of Completion.
About the academy
Our mission
The DFI Training Academy prepares inspectors to perform HUD NSPIRE multi-family housing inspections with confidence and consistency.
Our curriculum is developed and taught by practicing Discovery Field Inspections inspectors, so what you learn is grounded in the realities of the field.
The program
A phased curriculum, aligned with HUD standards.
Training moves in structured phases from NSPIRE fundamentals to field-ready inspection technique. Each phase includes:
- Study materials and reference guides
- Recorded video, audio and slide lessons
- Monitored live sessions
- Attendance, participation and grades tracked throughout
Students who complete every phase receive a DFI Training Academy Certificate of Completion.
For inspection vendors
Training for your team.
Inspection firms that want their inspectors trained on HUD NSPIRE standards are welcome to reach out. We organize cohorts around your schedule, team size and training priorities.
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Contact
Get in touch.
Vendor partnerships, HUD coordination or a question about the program: send us a note and we'll reply by email.