Prepare for Success with Your Builders License
Gain expert knowledge and in-depth preparation for your certification with our specialized educational courses in building and remodeling. Explore our expert-led courses designed to prepare you thoroughly for the Michigan residential builder exam.
CLASS INFORMATION
Choosing the class that's right for you
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Builders 60 Hour Course
$750
- 42 hours of instruction detailing all seven disciplines
- Including the 18 hour Seminar Review
- Application forms and information regarding the Residential builder’s exam
- OBES Guarantee: If you do not pass the Builder’s exam, we invite you back to attend a Seminar Review Course, at no charge
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Builders Seminar Review 18 Hour Course
$250
- 18 hours of elective instruction
- This review course is for those who have completed the 60 hour course and received your completion certificate
- Perfect for questions or reservations about taking the State Residential Builders exam
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How to Build Your Own Home
$250
- 16 hours of instruction detailing each stage of the planning and construction process
- Learn about contracts, building codes and permits, the basics of buying property, and home loan financing
- Understand the home building process from start to finish
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Continuing Education 3 Hour Course
$55
- 3 hours total covering building codes and laws related to the licensed occupation, safety, and changes in the construction and business management laws
- Learn from the insiders about the new codes and laws
- We make this required course interesting and informative
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
About Oakland Builders and Education Seminars
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OBES has earned a reputation for proficiency and excellence in teaching methods, course materials, and program content. We provide comprehensive courses in a broad area of building and remodeling as well as thorough preparation to pass the state examination for a residential builder license. Our building courses are designed to cover all aspects of construction of residential projects using lectures, textbooks and audiovisual techniques.
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