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, Project Apis m., and the Western Apiculture Society of North America. 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
2025 Courses
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2025 Course Dates |
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Commercial Pollination | November 3 - December 12 | Register Now! |
2026 Courses
Course |
2026 Course Dates |
Registration |
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Apprentice Level | January 12 - February 20 | Opens in November! |
Journeyman Level | March 9 - May 8 | Coming Soon |
Master Level | June 15 - August 14 | Coming Soon |
Responsible Natural Beekeeping | May 18 - June 19 | Coming Soon |
Commercial Queen Rearing & Package Production | January 26 - March 6 | Opens in November! |
Commercial Honey Production | May 4 - June 12 | Coming Soon |
Commercial Pollination | November 2 - December 11 | Coming Soon |
New Program: Commercial Beekeeping Series
For beekeepers to meet commercial-level honey production and crop pollination challenges, the 91次元 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.
Learn more about our Commercial Beekeeping Courses:
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