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Online Parenting Classes in Michigan Approved by Michigan Courts.

The name attorneys recommend, and courts know.

Court-Approved Parenting Classes. Accepted Statewide.

Approved in all 83 counties

Over 1,000,000 parents enrolled Certificate the moment you finish Attorney notified for you

One price with no hidden “extra” charges. Start in minutes, finish today.

SECURITY-CODED CERTIFICATES VERIFIED ONLINE IN SECONDS

Whether court-ordered for divorce, paternity, or custody, or referred by a caseworker or judge, our Co-Parenting and Parenting Classes meet every court and agency requirement.

Of the more than 1,000,000 parents who have enrolled with Putting Kids First, an estimated 20,355 are Michigan parents.

Michigan courts require parent education as part of family and custody cases, with Wayne County (judicial practice), Oakland County (FOC program), Macomb County (FOC program), Washtenaw County (FOC program), Ingham County (FOC program), and Saginaw County (court order) among the confirmed counties. Our class is approved by Michigan courts statewide.

The class covers essential topics including child development, effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, and co-parenting skills that help minimize the impact of family changes on children. Michigan's Friend of the Court offices in these counties recognize our certificate upon completion.

Both parents complete the class separately when ordered by the court. Our instant certificate includes QR verification and meets Michigan court requirements for parent education compliance.

Michigan's 83 circuit courts operate independently, with Friend of the Court offices administering parent education programs at the county level.

Learn more about court acceptance nationwide →

Michigan Online Parenting Classes in Three Steps. Your Pace.

Finish tonight or take the time you need. Your requirement met.

1

Enroll

Immediate access. No appointments. No waiting.

2

Complete the Class

Self-paced. Read or listen to every lesson. Start, pause, and continue whenever you want.

3

Instant Verifiable Certificate

Unique QR code. Online verification 24/7. Automatic attorney notification.

Court-Verifiable. Instantly.

When the court needs to confirm your certificate, no phone call required. Just scan.

QR Code on Every Certificate

The court scans. Confirmed in 5 seconds.

Trackable Certificate

Every certificate has its own code in the system.

Choose Your Class. Meet Your Requirement.

Both classes are approved by courts in Michigan.

Join over 1,000,000 parents.

Not sure which one you need?The Complete Bundle includes both classes.

Co-Parenting Class

Going through divorce or custody? You're in the right place.

$60

One-time payment

Meets the requirements for:

  • Divorce proceedings
  • Custody disputes
  • Parental rights cases
  • Custody modifications

Includes:

  • Approved by Michigan courts
  • Meets your time requirements
  • 24/7 Access. Self-Paced.
  • Every Lesson Narrated. Listen or Read.
  • Verifiable Certificate with Security Code
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completion

Our Promise

Your requirement met. Your certificate delivered. Your time respected.

Parenting Class

Positive parenting skills for every age. Also meets CPS and court requirements.

$60

One-time payment

Meets the requirements for:

  • Child protective services cases (CPS)
  • Family reunification requirements
  • Adoption or foster care proceedings
  • Demonstrating parental fitness to the court

Includes:

  • Approved by Michigan courts
  • Meets your time requirements
  • 24/7 Access. Self-Paced.
  • Every Lesson Narrated. Listen or Read.
  • Verifiable Certificate with Security Code
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completion

Our Promise

Your requirement met. Your certificate delivered. Your time respected.

⭐ Best Value

The Complete Bundle

Both Classes. One Price.

$80$120

Save $40

Includes both classes:

  • Co-Parenting Class + Parenting Class
  • Two Verifiable Certificates
  • We Notify Your Attorney Upon Completing Each Class
  • Meets Combined or Higher-Level Requirements

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Approved by Courts in All 50 States.

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Why Attorneys and Michigan Courts Choose Our Online Parenting Classes

Recognized for Decades

The name attorneys recommend, and courts know.

Instantly Verifiable Certificate

Your certificate is confirmed by the court online in seconds, with QR code and 24/7 verification.

Automatic Attorney Notification

When you complete the class, your attorney receives the certificate by email, without you lifting a finger.

Parents Trust. Courts Approve.

Everything about this year has been stressful except this class. It was simple, it made sense, and it helped me remember what my kids need from me right now.

Jennifer M.

Wayne County, Michigan

I drive a truck and did most of this in the sleeper on my phone. Months later I still use the tips about drop-offs and not texting angry.

David R.

Oakland County, Michigan

Was worried I would miss my date but my paper was ready the minute I finished. One less thing to lose sleep over.

Lisa K.

Saginaw County, Michigan

Approved in All 83 Counties

Alcona (Harrisville)Alger (Munising)AlleganAlpenaAntrim (Bellaire)Arenac (Standish)Baraga (L'Anse)Barry (Hastings)Bay (Bay City)Benzie (Beulah)Berrien (St. Joseph)Branch (Coldwater)Calhoun (Marshall)Cass (Cassopolis)CharlevoixCheboyganChippewa (Sault Ste. Marie)Clare (Harrison)Clinton (St. Johns)Crawford (Grayling)Delta (Escanaba)Dickinson (Iron Mountain)Eaton (Charlotte)Emmet (Petoskey)Genesee (Flint)GladwinGogebic (Bessemer)Grand Traverse (Traverse City)Gratiot (Ithaca)HillsdaleHoughtonHuron (Bad Axe)Ingham (Mason)IoniaIosco (Tawas City)Iron (Crystal Falls)Isabella (Mount Pleasant)JacksonKalamazooKalkaskaKent (Grand Rapids)Keweenaw (Eagle River)Lake (Baldwin)LapeerLeelanau (Leland)Lenawee (Adrian)Livingston (Howell)Luce (Newberry)Mackinac (St. Ignace)Macomb (Mount Clemens)ManisteeMarquetteMason (Ludington)Mecosta (Big Rapids)MenomineeMidlandMissaukee (Lake City)MonroeMontcalm (Stanton)Montmorency (Atlanta)MuskegonNewaygo (White Cloud)Oakland (Pontiac)Oceana (Hart)Ogemaw (West Branch)OntonagonOsceola (Reed City)Oscoda (Mio)Otsego (Gaylord)Ottawa (Grand Haven)Presque Isle (Rogers City)RoscommonSaginawSt. Clair (Port Huron)St. Joseph (Centreville)Sanilac (Sandusky)Schoolcraft (Manistique)Shiawassee (Corunna)Tuscola (Caro)Van Buren (Paw Paw)Washtenaw (Ann Arbor)Wayne (Detroit)Wexford (Cadillac)

Frequently Asked Questions

Our class is approved in Wayne County (required by judicial practice), Oakland County (FOC program), Macomb County (FOC program), Washtenaw County (FOC program), Ingham County (FOC program), and Saginaw County (required by court order in all new family cases). Our class is approved by Michigan courts statewide.

Read more: How court approval works

Yes. Our class is completely self-paced. You can start, pause, and resume anytime from any device, and your progress is automatically saved. Michigan does not set a statewide duration, so courts approve our comprehensive self-paced program.
Michigan sets parent education requirements at the county level. Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Ingham, and Saginaw counties require completion in family and custody cases. Your court order states whether parent education is required in your case.
Yes. Online completion is approved in Michigan counties including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Ingham. You can complete the entire class from any device and receive your certificate instantly.

Read more: Do online parenting classes count for court?

The class covers child development stages, effective co-parenting communication, conflict resolution strategies, and helping children adjust to family changes. Michigan's Friend of the Court offices recognize these topics as essential for supporting children through family transitions.

Read more: Co-parenting class vs parenting class: which one you need

Yes. When Michigan counties require parent education, both parents complete it independently. Each parent receives their own certificate showing individual completion, which is necessary for court compliance.
You'll receive an instant certificate with QR verification that can be filed with your Michigan court. The certificate includes all required information for Friend of the Court offices and shows compliance with your county's parent education requirement.