Michigan Builders 21-Hour Continuing CompetencyJUST THE BASICS (Online Class)-m

Complete Your 2026 Michigan License Renewal with One 21-Hour Comprehensive Package.

Meet Michigan's full continuing competency requirement with this streamlined 21-hour online package from Michigan Builders License, a Licensed Michigan Proprietary School approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Updated for the 2026 renewal cycle, this all-in-one program delivers your mandatory 3-hour requirement plus 18 hours of essential training, all in one place.

Led by Michigan's top instructors, Sid Woryn and Jason Griffin, this package covers critical topics including safety protocols, code compliance, estimating fundamentals, and risk management strategies. Every lesson is video-based, instructor-taught, and accessible 24/7 from any device. Learn at your own pace, receive your certificate immediately upon completion, and stay ahead of the May 31st deadline.

This is the smartest way to fulfill your state requirement while gaining knowledge that reduces liability and strengthens your operations.

What's Included in 'Just The Basics 21-Hour':

Core Requirements:

• 3-Hour Mandatory Course: Michigan Building Code, Business & Law, and MIOSHA Safety
• NEW: Bonus Training on Pricing Strategies & Team Leverage*

Additional Training Courses (18 Hours):

• Job Estimating Fundamentals - 1 Hour
• Creating Employee Handbooks - 1 Hour
• CPR Essentials - 1 Hour
• Updated Mechanical & Electrical Codes - 2 Hours
• Concrete Best Practices - 1 Hour
• Respiratory Safety Standards - 1.5 Hours
• Fall Prevention Systems - 1.5 Hours
• Personal Protective Equipment - 1.5 Hours
• Focus 4: Caught-In/Between Hazards - 1 Hour
• Struck-By Hazard Prevention - 1 Hour
• Confined Space Safety - 2 Hours
• Trenching & Excavation Standards - 2 Hours
• Focus 4: Electrical Safety - 1.5 Hours

* The NEW bonus content will not count toward your Continuing Competency credit, but provides valuable guidance on pricing strategies and leveraging your team for success.

Reminder: A Code Book is Required to Renew your Michigan Builders License.

State law now requires you to have a current copy of the Michigan Residential Code book to renew your license. The Michigan Residential Code 2015 is the most current version available. If you do not have a Michigan Residential Code book, you may add one to your order by clicking on "Add" for the code book shown to the left. You will be able to choose your shipping options during checkout.

Course Breakdown

Required 3-Hour Core Curriculum (Instructor: Sid Woryn)

Training that satisfies Michigan's baseline renewal requirement. Each segment focuses on practical liability reduction and regulatory compliance.

Segment 1: Building Code & Safety Reviews essential framing techniques, fastener specifications, soil analysis requirements, foundation waterproofing, brick tie protocols, and proper hardware applications. Real inspection failures illustrate current code enforcement priorities.

Segment 2: Legal & Business Essentials Examines Michigan Building Contract Fund Act provisions, mechanic's lien procedures, notice requirements, workers' compensation mandates, and contract best practices. This document emphasizes strategies that prevent disputes and protect payment rights.

Segment 3: MIOSHA & Site Safety Analyzes recent enforcement actions, workplace fatalities, and citation patterns. Topics include competent person qualifications, fall arrest requirements, scaffold protocols, ladder standards, silica exposure limits, PPE mandates, tool safety, and documentation standards for inspections.

Additional Training Courses (18 Hours)

Concrete Construction in Michigan (Sid Woryn – 1 Hour) Understand why concrete defects drive more lawsuits than any other issue. Covers modern cement chemistry, proper finishing techniques, and strategies to prevent cracking, spalling, and premature failure.

Mechanical & Electrical Code Changes (Sid Woryn – 2 Hours) Reviews current requirements for HVAC efficiency ratings, refrigerant specifications, radiant floor systems, geothermal installations, and residential electrical inspections under Michigan's updated standards.

CPR & Emergency Response (Sid Woryn – 1 Hour) Critical life-saving skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator operation, and first aid protocols for construction emergencies.

Employee Handbook Development (Sid Woryn – 1 Hour) Learn how properly structured handbooks establish clear expectations, minimize workplace conflicts, and provide legal protection for both management and workforce.

Construction Estimating & Pre-Job Planning (Sid Woryn – 1 Hour) Master systematic estimating approaches using CSI organizational formats, effective subcontractor coordination, and techniques to avoid under-pricing that erodes profitability.

Personal Protective Equipment Standards (Jason Griffin – 1.5 Hours) Complete coverage of OSHA Subpart E and MIOSHA Part 6 regulations. Topics include proper equipment selection, mandatory training protocols, employer obligations, and protection standards for eyes, ears, body, and head.

Respiratory Protection Programs (Jason Griffin – 1.5 Hours) Detailed explanation of OSHA 1910.134 and MIOSHA Part 451 requirements. Covers respirator types, fit testing procedures, voluntary versus mandatory programs, and protection from silica, asbestos, and dust exposure.

Focus Four: Caught-In/Between Hazard Prevention (Jason Griffin – 1 Hour) Strategies to prevent crushing injuries from structural collapse, unprotected machinery, and compression zones—a leading cause of construction deaths.

Confined Space Entry Protocols (Jason Griffin – 2 Hours) MIOSHA Part 35 requirements for work in crawlspaces, attics, basements, and other restricted areas. Includes permit systems, atmospheric testing, and emergency extraction planning.

Excavation & Trench Safety (Jason Griffin – 2 Hours) Comprehensive review of MIOSHA Part 9 standards, including soil classification systems, protective system requirements, competent person duties, and cave-in prevention.

Focus Four: Electrical Hazard Control (Jason Griffin – 1.5 Hours) OSHA Subpart K and MIOSHA Part 17 requirements for preventing arc flash, electrocution, and contact with overhead power lines—major causes of fatal construction incidents.

Focus Four: Struck-By Accident Prevention (Jason Griffin – 1 Hour) Protection strategies for hazards, including falling objects, moving equipment, pneumatic tools, and airborne debris, which are the second most common cause of jobsite fatalities.

Fall Protection Systems (Jason Griffin – 1.5 Hours) MIOSHA Part 45 regulations explained through real-world scenarios. Covers personal fall arrest equipment, guardrail systems, ladder safety, scaffold requirements, and case studies of preventable deaths.