The number of Master Beekeeper certification programs has grown over the past decade. Some state beekeeping organizations now offer courses to their own members; others are open to applicants from across the US and beyond. Following are some of those:
Eastern Apicultural Society
The EAS Master Beekeeper certification program has existed for many years as a level of beekeeping expertise certified through the rigorous testing established and maintained through the organization. Â Â READ MORE
Cornell UniversityÂ
Cornell offers an advanced training program for beekeepers who have at least 3 years of beekeeping experience. The program is 15 months in duration and consists of four online classes and three in-person final exams at Cornell’s Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies. A registration discount is available to members of MSBA. READ MORE
University of Florida
Apprentice Beekeeper training is the first of four certifications beekeepers can achieve through the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Master Beekeeper Program. It will help beekeepers adopt beekeeping best practices and educate the public about bees. Â READ MORE
University of Montana
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.” Although each of the courses is only a few weeks in length, the full program takes three years to complete. It is structured to give participants a full year of experience between courses.  READ MORE
