Beekeeping Online
UM's Online Beekeeping Certificate program consists of three university-level courses at the apprentice, journeyman and master levels, culminating in a certificate designating the participant as a "Master Beekeeper." The program is endorsed by the Montana State Beekeepers Association, The American Honey Producers Association, and Project Apis m. UM also teaches special topics courses such as Natural Beekeeping, and we are developing a new series of courses on Commercial Beekeeping. Our courses are taught by UM faculty members and owners of Bee Alert Technology, Dr. Jerry Bromenshenk, Scott Debnam & Phillip Welch, widely regarded as one of the nation's premier honey bee research teams.
“While no beekeeping program can guarantee your success with honey bees, our program will give you the strongest possible foundation and therefore the best chance at keeping healthy, prosperous hives.” ~ Dr. Jerry Bromenshenk
Upcoming Courses
Course |
Dates |
Registration |
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Apprentice Level | April 29-June 7, 2024 | Open |
Journeyman Level | April 15-June 14, 2024 | Course is Full |
Master Level | June 10-August 9, 2024 | Open |
Natural Beekeeping | Future dates to be announced | TBA |
Commercial Queen Rearing & Package Production | January 8-February 16, 2024 | Closed |
Commercial Honey Production | March 4-April 12, 2024 | Closed |
New in 2024: Commercial Beekeeping Series
For beekeepers to meet commercial-level honey production and crop pollination challenges, the University of Montana is offering a series of courses focused on commercial beekeeping. Whether you aspire to be a manager or employee in commercial beekeeping or level up your own beekeeping business, these courses introduce the necessary knowledge and skills.
Look for more information soon about these planned Commercial Beekeeping Courses:
- Queen Rearing and Package Production
- Commercial Honey Production
- Commercial Pollination
- Overwintering and Other Management Topics
Give the Gift of Knowledge
Purchase a gift certificate for a friend or loved one for a beekeeping course!
Call (406) 243-6495 for more information.