Michigan Contractor Continuing Education
Michigan contractors must complete 3 to 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years: 21 hours (first or second renewal cycle) or 3 hours (third or higher renewal cycle), as required by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section.
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Michigan Contractor 3-Hour Continuing Education
3 CE hrs
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Requirements at a glance
What Michigan Requires of Contractors
- CE hours required
- 3 to 21 hours
- per renewal 3 years, depending on which rule applies to you
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Michigan Contractors Renew by License Class
Michigan sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
21 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor
Who it applies to: First or second renewal cycle.
Our course for this license is on the way.
Notify me - 1 license class
3 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor
Who it applies to: Third or higher renewal cycle.
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$33.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
Required subject matter
Topics Michigan Contractors Must Cover
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
State building codes and laws relating to the licensed occupationmin. 1 hour
Safetymin. 3 hours
Legal issues / changes in construction and business management lawsmin. 1 hour
Continuing competency electives in licensee's subject area
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Michigan
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 21 hours and topics Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Michigan Contractor License
Who has to renew
Michigan contractors holding a Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license renew with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section. Hours differ by license — 21 hours for Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor first or second renewal cycle; 3 hours for Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor third or higher renewal cycle.
When to renew
Michigan contractors licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Not all residential builder licenses renew the same year.)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Michigan sets contractors requirements by license class (Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 3 to 21 hours of board-approved continuing education
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section requires 3 to 21 hours every 3 years (21 hours if first or second renewal cycle; 3 hours if third or higher renewal cycle), including State building codes and laws relating to the licensed occupation, Safety, Legal issues / changes in construction and business management laws, Continuing competency electives in licensee's subject area. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Michigan contractors course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Michigan, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section
Questions Michigan contractors ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Michigan contractors need?
- Michigan contractors must complete 3 to 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, depending on license class and years licensed, as set by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Michigan?
- Requirements differ by license class in Michigan: 21 hours for Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor (first or second renewal cycle); 3 hours for Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor (third or higher renewal cycle).
- What topics are required for Michigan contractors continuing education?
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section requires coverage of: State building codes and laws relating to the licensed occupation (1 hour); Safety (3 hours); Legal issues / changes in construction and business management laws (1 hour); Continuing competency electives in licensee's subject area.
- Can Michigan contractors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Michigan requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Michigan Contractors Licensing Resources
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section
The Michigan board that licenses contractors and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Michigan professionals choose us
Michigan Contractors CE, Done Right
Every contractors course is built to meet Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
Credit reported for you
Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
Renew Your Michigan Contractor License on Time
3 to 21 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.