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 & Code Book

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:

July 28, 2025 - August 16, 2025

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



Reserve your spot Today!

Michigan Residential Builders Class $750 Total
from $375.00

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*


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