Michigan Residential Builder Continuing Education
As the leading Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) approved Residential Builder training provider, we are experienced in helping Michigan builders complete their CE online.
Our classes are completely online, convenient and will meet the requirements set by LARA to renew your license. Sign-up today and renew your license At Your Pace Online.
LARA Provider ID: 490
Michigan Residential Builder 3 Hour CE
3h course
This package meets the three specific course hours needed by all licensees.
This package includes 2019 changes in Michigan law, 2015 Michigan Residential Code, and OSHA regulations.
Michigan Residential Builder 21 Hour Package
21h course
This 21 hour course gives you the mandatory continuing education classes you need to renew your license if you have been licensed for less than six years! It includes the three specific course hours needed by all licensees as well as the 18 hours in "other" topics.
It includes the most recent changes in Michigan law, 2015 Michigan Residential Code and OSHA regulations, Professionalism, Business Management, Liability & Risk Management, Marketing & Sales, Contracts & Liens and Estimating & Job Costing.
Estimating and Job Costing (4 Hrs)
4h course
This class provides detailed instruction on the proper procedures for generating an accurate bid (estimating) and the tasks necessary to make sure you stay on budget (job costing).
Marketing & Sales (4 Hrs)
4h course
From formulating a marketing plan to developing marketing strategies, this course covers the information you need to know to bring customers in the door. Once you have their attention, the modules related to sales techniques will give you valuable tools to use in actually closing the sale.
Contracts and Liens (4 Hrs)
4h course
This class covers the fundamentals of contract writing and development, addresses the most common errors made in drafting a construction contract, and the fundamentals of contract liens and the best methods to follow for protecting your lien rights.
Business Management (3 Hrs)
3h course
This module will cover the basics of business management, including accounting methodologies, human resources issues and more.
This course also includes a brief module on the fundamentals of writing a business plan.
Concepts of Professionalism (1 Hr)
1h course
This class examines the various concepts and ideas underlying the term, "Professionalism," and how these ideas and concepts apply to the construction industry.
Michigan Contractor Law Class (1Hr)
1h course
This course covers the 1-hour law education requirement for Michigan contractors.
What Are The CE Requirements for MI Residential Builders?
In Michigan, Residential Builder licenses must be renewed every three years by May 31st.
All licensees must complete the following during each three year renewal period:
- 1 hour of Building Codes and Laws
- 1 hour covering Safety
- 1 hour regarding changes in construction and business management laws
In addition, if you have been licensed for less than six years your requirements also include:
- a minimum of 3 hours of CE each year of your three year renewal period
- 21 total hours of CE comprised of the three courses listed above plus 18 hours of 'other' topics