Certified in Home Health Awareness
An IAQCert Awareness Series Course
This course trains you to recognize hidden clues that may signal indoor air quality issues, structural concerns, or health risks within a home—before they become costly surprises. Whether you’re walking through a property as a real estate agent, homebuyer, renter, or property manager, this course helps you spot red flags that could affect a home’s livability, resale value, or occupant well-being.
While especially valuable for real estate professionals who want to protect their clients and add value to their service, the course is equally relevant for anyone who wants to evaluate a home with a more informed, critical eye.
Overview
Certification
As a Certified in Home Health Awareness (CHHA) graduate, you’ll be equipped to identify visual and sensory red flags in a home—without performing repairs or using tools. You’ll understand how moisture damage, mold indicators, poor airflow, masking odors, or material deterioration can point to hidden problems that affect a property’s livability and long-term value. Once you pass the exam, you can proudly showcase your certification using our digital badge across your website, listing materials, or marketing campaigns. This badge reinforces your credibility and shows a commitment to occupant safety and environmental awareness.
Learning Approach
1. LearnEase
Perfect for anyone new to the subject. Includes 7 in-depth modules that walk you through the most common home health warning signs—using everyday language and practical real-world examples. Go at your own pace and return to the material as a reference tool when evaluating homes.
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2. CertFast
Already experienced in property evaluations? Skip straight to the 30-min certification exam to prove your awareness-level knowledge.
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Learning Outcomes
- Spot common moisture and mold clues in homes, such as musty odors, warped wood, or bubbling paint.
- Recognize ventilation problems and indoor air risks linked to excess humidity or trapped pollutants.
- Identify signs of deterioration in building materials, including cracking, buckling, or discoloration.
- Understand how lifestyle factors like smoking, fragrances, cleaning products, and clutter affect indoor air quality.
- Evaluate homes using your senses to detect red flags—without the need for technical equipment.
- Know how to document concerns, ask the right questions, and recommend further investigation when needed.
Whether you’re touring homes professionally or personally, the CHHA course empowers you to assess properties with a sharper lens—helping you or your clients avoid costly surprises and improve decision-making.
Enrollment & Certification Policy
Your enrollment includes full access to all course materials and the final exam for one year from your original date of enrollment. Certification is awarded immediately upon successfully passing the exam, and it remains valid until one year from your initial enrollment date.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 10 Lessons
- 52 Weeks of Access
- Module 1Learn to identify visual and sensory signs of moisture damage and hidden mold — including stains, odors, peeling surfaces, and hidden condensation sources.1
- Module 2Spot stale air, condensation, and other signs of poor airflow. Understand the role of windows, exhaust fans, and passive ventilation in healthy homes.1
- Module 3Recognize signs of poorly maintained HVAC systems, such as dirty vents, strange smells, inconsistent temperatures, and unusual noise patterns.1
- Module 4Learn how signs of rodents, insects, and dust accumulation often point to deeper IAQ issues. Includes visual cues and odor indicators.1
- Module 5Understand how cracked drywall, discolored flooring, and certain materials can signal underlying environmental health concerns.1
- Module 6Examine how clutter, cleaning habits, air fresheners, and even pet behaviors can impact IAQ and signal broader concerns.1
- Module 7Master the art of noticing subtle cover-ups or IAQ warning signs during home showings: fresh paint, sealed crawlspaces, plugged vents, and more.1
- Bonus ModuleThis bonus module expands your awareness beyond the indoors. Learn how seasonal triggers like pollen and humidity shifts affect IAQ, spot post-renovation concerns such as off-gassing or improper sealing, and identify outdoor red flags like roof stains, drainage issues, or blocked vents — all before you even step inside.3
- CHHA Certification Exam3