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 |
2025 Course Dates |
Registration |
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Apprentice Level | April 21 - May 30 | Open Now! |
Journeyman Level | March 10 - May 9 | Closed |
Master Level | June 2 - August 1 | Opens April 14 |
Responsible Natural Beekeeping | August 11 - September 12 | July 2025 |
Commercial Queen Rearing & Package Production | January 27 - March 7 | Closed |
Commercial Honey Production | June 9 - July 18 | May 2025 |
Commercial Pollination | November 3 - December 12 | October 2025 |
Summer Field Days: Small Scale Queen Breeding | August 8 - 10 in Missoula, MT | Open Now! |
Beginning Beekeeping Camp | June 28 - 29 in Missoula, MT | Open Now! |
New Program: Commercial Beekeeping Series
For beekeepers to meet commercial-level honey production and crop pollination challenges, the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ 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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