Michigan General Contractor Continuing Education Requirements
Michigan general contractors must complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section.
Requirements differ by license class — 21 hours for 2 classes · 3 hours for Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Michigan requires 60 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What Michigan requires of general contractors
- CE hours required
- 21 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Michigan general contractors renew by license class
Michigan sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 2 license classes
21 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor
- Continuing education
View courseMichigan General Contractors 21-Hour Continuing Education
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- 1 license class
3 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor
View courseMichigan General Contractors 3-Hour Continuing Education
$33.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
Required subject matter
Topics Michigan general 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
Approved continuing-competency electives (balance; min 3 hrs per calendar year in first 6 years)
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 through the board.
General Contractors courses
All general contractors CE courses for Michigan
Michigan General Contractors 21-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Michigan, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Michigan General Contractors 3-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Michigan, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Getting licensed
Michigan general contractors pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific Michigan licensing rule for general contractors — first-time applicants, licensure by endorsement, reinstatement, or an exam retake. The course page says exactly who it applies to. They are not continuing education and do not count toward renewal.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Michigan general contractor license.
Questions Michigan general contractors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Michigan general contractors need?
- Michigan general contractors must complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, 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, Continuing education; 3 hours for Individual Residential Builder / Maintenance & Alteration Contractor.
- What topics are required for Michigan general 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; Approved continuing-competency electives (balance; min 3 hrs per calendar year in first 6 years).
- Can Michigan general 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 general contractors licensing resources
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section
The Michigan board that licenses general contractors and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- 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.
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