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Turn your field experience into a licensed business. Whether you pursue the full Residential Builder License or a trade-specific Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) Contractor License, it all starts with the 60-hr pre-licensure education. As a licensed Michigan proprietary school and state-approved pre-licensure sponsor, The Knack School delivers practical, straightforward education to get you where you’re going.

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Michigan Residential Builders Pre-licensure 60-HR

Building Industry
Pre-Licensure

Enhance your credibility, take on larger and more profitable projects, and get legal protection for your work by getting a Residential Builder’s License.

This course delivers the 60 hours of pre-licensure training required by the State of Michigan before applying to sit for the PSI builder licensing exam. Developed specifically for aspiring Residential Builders and M&A Contractors, our curriculum breaks down all required topics—from the Michigan Residential Code and MIOSHA safety to business management and job costing—giving you a straightforward path to exam readiness.

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  • 60 hours of LARA approved online instruction
  • Module quizzes to gauge your progress
  • Final exam to prepare you for the Michigan state exam
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$499.00
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