Michigan Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
Michigan engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers.
Requirements differ by license class — 30 hours for Standard biennial PE CE (licensed 24+ months) · 15 hours for First-cycle PE CE (licensed 12–24 months at renewal).
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Requirements at a glance
What Michigan requires of engineers
Set by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Michigan engineers renew by license class
Michigan sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
30 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard biennial PE CE (licensed 24+ months)
Course for this class is in board review.
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15 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- First-cycle PE CE (licensed 12–24 months at renewal)
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Michigan engineers must cover
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Engineering ethicsmin. 2 hours
Engineering-relevant continuing educationmin. 28 hours
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 30 hours and topics Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers 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 2 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Michigan engineer license.
Questions Michigan engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Michigan engineers need?
- Michigan engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Michigan?
- Requirements differ by license class in Michigan: 30 hours for Standard biennial PE CE (licensed 24+ months); 15 hours for First-cycle PE CE (licensed 12–24 months at renewal).
- What topics are required for Michigan engineers continuing education?
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers requires coverage of: Engineering ethics (2 hours); Engineering-relevant continuing education (28 hours).
- Can Michigan engineers 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 engineers licensing resources
- 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 (LARA) — Board of Professional Engineers’s published rules and were last verified on September 3, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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