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License Renewal Requirements

In Michigan, residential builders and maintenance and alteration (M&A) contractors are required to renew their licenses every three years by May 31.

Part of the renewal process includes earning a specific number of approved continuing education (CE) credits. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) maintains two different CE requirements for licensees.

  • Experienced contractors who have been licensed for more than six years only need three hours of CE.
  • Newer professionals who have held their license for less than six years are required to complete 21 hours of continuing competency training.

During each renewal cycle, LARA mandates that all builders complete one hour of training (three in total) for each topic:

  1. Building Codes
  2. Construction Business and Law
  3. Construction Safety

Licensees who must complete 21 hours may take electives to fulfill the remaining 18 hours. Our selection of individual courses counts toward the elective requirement.

3-Hour Continuing Education

Meets all state requirements for builders and M&A contractors licensed for over six years.

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3-Hour Continuing Competency Course & Code Book

3-Hour Continuing Competency Course & Code Book

This 3-hour course and book package fulfills all CE requirements for Code, Law, and Safety topics. Includes a copy of the 2015 Michigan Residential Code Book.

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3-Hour Continuing Competency Course

3-Hour Continuing Competency Course

3 Hours | Code Law Safety Credits | Video Course

This course fulfills the mandatory requirements for builders and M&A contractors. It includes 1 hour each of Code, Law, and Safety and is based on the 2015 Michigan Residential Code book.

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Prefer in-person learning to online options? We've partnered with expert instructors to bring three-hour classroom courses to Menards locations throughout the state. These classes fulfill renewal requirements and provide valuable professional networking opportunities.

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21-Hour Continuing Education

Fulfills CE requirements for those licensed for less than six years.

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Continuing Competency Package

Continuing Competency Package

This package fulfills requirements for Michigan contractors renewing their license in the first 6 years after licensure.

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Individual Continuing Education Courses

Residential Code Review

Residential Code Review

8 Hours | Video Course
The 2015 Michigan Residential Code book establishes minimum requirements for one- and two-family dwellings. This course is a review of the codes required for residential construction.
Staying Alive: Construction Safety

Staying Alive: Construction Safety

8 Hours | Industry Related Credits | Video Course
This course outlines the most important work-related hazards on a construction site and will inspire you to practice safety first, in a way that will prevent injuries at work and at home.
Contracts, Liabilities and Risk Management

Contracts, Liabilities and Risk Management

6 Hours | Industry Related Credits | Video Course
Understanding how to utilize contract law for risk and liability management will protect your business from unscrupulous people.
Enforcing the International Property Maintenance Code

Enforcing the International Property Maintenance Code

4 Hours | Technical Credits | Video Course

Discover the purpose of the International Property Maintenance Code and its standards for existing building structures. Learn how to safely manage blight and rubbish for rental, vacation, and abandoned properties.