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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.