Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions by our customers. If you have a question that is not on here or would like additional information please call us at 800-456-4020.

Is your company approved by the state to teach pre-license courses and continuing education?

Yes, we are a licensed proprietary school with the State of Michigan under our school name CBT Development Corporation, and our education provider number is 384. You can verify this for yourself by going to the State's website here.

What are your online courses like?

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I have been licensed for 10 years, shouldn't I be grandfathered from having to take Michigan Continuing Competency?

Regardless of how long you have been licensed, all contractors must complete a certain number of Michigan Continuing Competency hours to renew their license.

How many hours of Michigan Continuing Competency do I need to take to avoid losing my license?

The number of hours of Continuing Competency depends on the date your license was first issued. 

Licensed before January 1, 2009, or have held your license for more than 6 years: You will need 3 hours of continuing education every 3 years (before the license renewal date). These 3 hours must consist of 1 hour of codes, 1 hour of safety, and 1 hour of legal and law issues.

Licensed January 1, 2009, or after and have not held your license for more than 6 years: You will need 3 hours of continuing education every year with a total of 21 hours every three years (calculated from the date you got your license).

Can I just take all my Michigan Continuing Competency at one time or do I have to take a certain
number of hours per year?

You need to take at least 3 hours of Continuing Competency each license cycle.  You also have to complete  
a total number of Continuing Competency hours based on the date you first received your license. If you have been
licensed for more than 6 years, 3 hours per license cycle is sufficient.  If you have been licensed for less than 6 years, you will need additional Continuing Competency hours above and beyond the 3 per year to meet the total requirement.

How long do I have to maintain records of Continuing Competency I have completed?

5 years.

How do I prove to the state that I have completed my Continuing Competency requirements when I
renew my license?

After completing a Continuing Competency course, you will receive a completion certificate that shows the
number of hours of Continuing Competency you have taken. 

Where can I take the Contractor Continuing Education Course?

Michigan Builders License offers one-stop shopping for Continuing Competency.  We have courses designed
specifically for the number of Continuing Competency hours you need.  Our courses help you complete your
Continuing Competency in the shortest amount of time and at the lowest possible cost.

Can I complete my Continuing Competency online?

Yes. We offer continuing competency classes online that meet the requirements for license renewal.
Once you complete the class online you will receive a certificate that proves you have met your continuing
competency requirement.

Where can I get the most current dates and locations of the Contractor Continuing Education Courses?

Click here for the current dates and locations of the Michigan Continuing Education Courses.


Call now!  We are happy to answer any questions or register you for our next Michigan continuing education 
course by calling 1-800-456-4020.