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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." UM also teaches a Commercial Beekeeping series and special topic courses such as Natural Beekeeping and Summer Field Courses. Our beekeeping program is endorsed by the ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú State Beekeepers Association, The American Honey Producers Association, Project Apis m., Western Apiculture Society of North America, and Valor Honey. Our courses are taught by UM faculty members and owners of Bee Alert Technology, Dr. Jerry Bromenshenk, Dr. 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

2026 Courses

New Program: Commercial Beekeeping Series

For beekeepers to meet commercial-level honey production and crop pollination challenges, the ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú 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:

• Queen Rearing and Package Production
• Commercial Honey Production
• Commercial Pollination

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.