Michigan Contractor CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Contractor license in Michigan you need to satisfy the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes — Licensing Section (Residential Builders' and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors' Board)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 3 hours per 3-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Michigan requires for Contractor renewal
| CE hours required | 3 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 36 months |
| CE tracking system | Self-attestation at renewal via Accela Citizen Access (aca3.accela.com/lara); no central CE tracking portal — licensee retains documentation 5 years and submits only if audited |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes — Licensing Section (Residential Builders' and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors' Board) |
Continuing competency required per 3-year cycle, but the amount depends on original licensure date (MCL 339.2404b). Steady-state requirement (licensees originally licensed before 1/1/2009, and those licensed after 1/1/2009 for more than 6 years): 3 hours per cycle — 1 hour building codes/laws related to the occupation, 1 hour safety, 1 hour changes in construction and business management laws. Licensees originally licensed after 1/1/2009 must complete a minimum of 3 hours each year totaling 21 hours within the first 3-year cycle and another 21 hours in the second 3-year cycle (the three 1-hour core topics plus 18 hours of approved 'other topics'). Licensees self-attest at renewal; documentation must be retained 5 years for possible audit. Distance learning is allowed.
Full Contractor renewal guide for Michigan (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Michigan Contractor CE course providers
- Vector Solutions (RedVector)
State-approved contractor CE across building, trades, and safety topics.
- Contractor Training Center
Exam prep and state-specific contractor continuing education packages.
- 360training
Online contractor CE accepted in states that require it for renewal.
- JADE Learning
Approved CE for contractors and the electrical/HVAC trades by state.
Michigan Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Contractor license in Michigan?
Michigan requires about 3 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Continuing competency required per 3-year cycle, but the amount depends on original licensure date (MCL 339.2404b). Steady-state requirement (licensees originally licensed before 1/1/2009, and those licensed after 1/1/2009 for more than 6 years): 3 hours per cycle — 1 hour building codes/laws related to the occupation, 1 hour safety, 1 hour changes in construction and business management laws. Licensees originally licensed after 1/1/2009 must complete a minimum of 3 hours each year totaling 21 hours within the first 3-year cycle and another 21 hours in the second 3-year cycle (the three 1-hour core topics plus 18 hours of approved 'other topics'). Licensees self-attest at renewal; documentation must be retained 5 years for possible audit. Distance learning is allowed.
Do online Contractor CE courses count in Michigan?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes — Licensing Section (Residential Builders' and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors' Board) and the completion is reported through Self-attestation at renewal via Accela Citizen Access (aca3.accela.com/lara); no central CE tracking portal — licensee retains documentation 5 years and submits only if audited. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Michigan Contractor CE?
Michigan uses Self-attestation at renewal via Accela Citizen Access (aca3.accela.com/lara); no central CE tracking portal — licensee retains documentation 5 years and submits only if audited to track Contractor continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes — Licensing Section (Residential Builders' and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors' Board). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.