North Hennepin Community College is one of only a handful of institutions in the country to offer an A.A.S. in Building Inspection Technology. The program is delivered by experts in the field through evening and online classes that are targeted to adult learners. Students in this program will develop and apply an understanding of the concepts, theories, and principles of construction codes, which will be developed through a comprehensive curriculum including a variety of technical, administrative and interpersonal course offerings.

The Building Inspection Technology certificate is designed for people with some experience in building inspection or construction who are interested in a concentrated program in Building Inspection.

The Building Permit Technician Vocational Certification is designed to enhance the competencies of the present permit clerks or technicians, to prepare persons fort the national certification examination as building permit technicians, and to provide certain knowledge of building code, zoning codes, permit processes, legal aspects, customer service and standards of building, to prepare for a career as a building permit technician

Degrees and certificates offered in Building Inspection Technology: 

Building Inspection Technology  A.A.S.

Building Inspection Technology  Cert.

Building Inspection CORE Cert.

Building Permit Technician Vocational  Cert.