A real estate professional is licensed by the State only after completing a 40-hour class and passing the state licensing exam. There are some additional state requirements to obtain your license, learn more here. Classes can be found through some select brokerages, specialty real estate schools, local community colleges, and online classes. For a complete list of state recognized licensing classes, please click here. 

For more information on the steps to obtain a real estate license, please see the State of Michigan list here.