Residential Builder noun. builders that perform project management roles in the building of homes. They read blueprints and use the information to bid on specific jobs, order building materials, and plan/implement the construction of homes, supervise crews and subcontractors. Also known as residential construction contractors.
Pre-licensure education course for
RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS AND MAINTENANCE &
ALTERATION CONTRACTOR applicants
worth the cost to be your own boss!
Are you looking to grow professionally and reach the next milestone in your career? If so, getting a license is necessary if you want to become a residential builder, and this course is one of the first steps in obtaining one! Our state-approved pre-licensure course will provide you with the 60 hours of required education & certification needed in order to become a Michigan Residential Builder.
To learn more about being a Residential Builder in the state of Michigan, click the button below!
In Michigan, a Residential Builders License is required for any project that will cost over $600
license process
“How exactly do I get my Residential Builders License?” In order to obtain your Michigan Residential Builders License, you must complete the following 3 steps…
Complete 60 hours of approved prelicensure courses
Submit a completed application to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Successfully complete the Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor examination (PSI)
When submitting your application, you must include a copy of the official certificate of completion from your prelicensure courses, which is provided by the Detroit Training Center. Your application can then be submitted through the LARA website and the state exam will be conducted through PSI Exams.
Testing Fee to PSI EXAMS - $117
Lara Application Fee - $195
*To receive your certificate of completion, you must pass the exam at the end of the course with a minimum score of 90 out of 120*
To learn more about applying for a Michigan Residential Builders License, click the button below!
the class
Location - online (zoom)
Duration - 3 weeks
Cost - $750 total
Includes Course Manual
Option to pay - $375 to start ($375 then due at midpoint of class)
subjects
Business Management, Estimating, & Job Costing
(6 hours)
Design and Building Science (6 hours)
Contracts, Liability, and Risk Management (6 hours)
Marketing and Sales (6 hours)
Project Management and Scheduling (6 hours)
The Michigan Residential Code (6 hours)
MIOSHA Construction Safety Standards (6 hours)
AND MANY MORE!
trade topics
Layout plans
Specifications and estimating
Excavation and site work
Concrete
Safety
BUSINESS & LAW TOPICS
Regulatory and statutory requirements
Business organization
Bidding and estimating
Contracts
Project management and supervision
Accounting and finance
Personnel
Insurance
Payroll taxes
Schedule
Upcoming Nights and weekends Course Dates:
September 2, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Nights and weekends Course times:
Monday - Thursday: 5:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
We rotate between a night / weekend schedule and a daytime weekday schedule based on demand. Please call our facility to see which class is available and to register for the schedule that works best for you!
(313) 547-5857
How to Sign up
Ready to join the program?
It’s vital to find a training center that provides you with all the tools, skills, and necessary knowledge to empower yourself and your community, and that’s why the Detroit Training Center is committed to providing the best education in construction and workforce in the state of Michigan! For more information about our Michigan Residential Builders Class and to learn about the next steps in registering for the course, please fill out the form below for the class that you are interested in.
nights and weekends class
Monday - Thursday: 5:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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According to O*NET OnLine, the annual median wage for Michigan Construction Managers in 2022 was…
$100,950
additional course information
Education Provider Number: 492
Course Approval ID: 8654r
Manual for the course and code book are included with purchase of the class
Option to pay $375 to start and then $375 in the third week (Milestone 2) of class to finish
You must take this class on a laptop or computer, not a cell phone
At the end of this class, an exam must be passed in order to receive your certificate of completion
*Equal Opportunity Program*
*Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities*
Additional Resources
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student spotlight
“I decided to change my career path around 2018. I was honored to have been able to participate in the MI Residental Builder License course offered by DTC and sponsored by MSDHA. It had been a goal of mine for about the last 5 years. When I was accepted into the program, I knew it would stress my schedule moderately for 3 weeks but I also knew that it would be worth it to reach my goal. Registration was easy and upon completion Dymin was very helpful by assisting me to register and schedule my exam. I currently work doing Residental and Commercial Rehabilitation, but my ultimate goal is to build/develop Tiny homes to help bridge the gap and or shortage of low income housing, creating an alternative housing model, and training and exposing interested community members to the industry, thus creating jobs and excite in the future. Right now, my license has given me confidence to attend as many networking events as my schedule allows and to begin to build a solid foundation for by business moving forward. I'm so excited for what the future holds.”
-Tiffany Rutledge
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