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Certificate in Beekeeping

Discover the fascinating world of honeybees and gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical understanding needed to start and manage your own hive safely and responsibly. This beginner-friendly Online Beekeeping Course guides you step-by-step through bee biology, hive equipment, colony care, seasonal management, swarming, pests, and honey harvesting.

Whether you are interested in beekeeping as a hobby, for environmental sustainability, or as the beginning of a small business venture — this course provides a comprehensive foundation in modern, ethical beekeeping practice.

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Overview of the course

Bees are extremely important to our eco system and environment but yet are in decline. Beekeeping is not only an enjoyable social hobby but it is also a way to help and protect our plant and environment. In this course you will learn about the Honeybees society, lifestyle, roles, caste and behaviour.

The course covers all you need to know to start beekeeping including the types of hives you may want to use, equipment and the duties a beekeeper performs throughout the year. Honey is the food made by bees and the course covers how you can extract honey to eat or even sell! So your new hobby as a beekeeper may even turn into a small profitable business.


Who is this course for?


This course is ideal for:
 • beginners with no prior beekeeping experience
 • hobbyists who want to deepen their knowledge
 • smallholders, homesteaders, and nature enthusiasts
 • gardeners and wildlife advocates
 • aspiring beekeepers preparing to purchase their first hive

No previous knowledge is required — just curiosity and an interest in bees and the natural world.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will understand:
 • the behaviour, biology, and social structure of the honeybee
 • the different types of beehives and essential beekeeping equipment
 • how to source bees safely and ethically (nucs, packages, and swarms)
 • how to care for your colony through the seasons
 • feeding, hive inspections, and health monitoring
 • how to recognise and manage varroa mite and other risks
 • when and how to harvest honey safely and hygienically
 • how nectar becomes honey and why bees collect pollen and propolis

You will gain the confidence to begin your beekeeping journey with realistic expectations and responsible practice.

Course modules

This course covers:
 1. Introduction to Honeybees & Beekeeping
 2. Honeybee Biology & Colony Structure
 3. The Queen, Workers and Drones
 4. Honey, Nectar, Pollen & Propolis
 5. Types of Beehives & Essential Equipment
 6. Sourcing Your Bees (nucs, packages & swarms)
 7. Looking After Your Colony & Hive
 8. The Beekeeper’s Year — Seasonal Guide
 9. Harvesting, Filtering & Bottling Honey

Modules include clear explanations, practical tips, and beginner-friendly guidance.

Learning approach

The course is delivered entirely online and can be studied at your own pace. Content is presented in accessible, easy-to-follow learning sections designed to build knowledge gradually and confidently.

You will benefit from:
 • step-by-step explanations
 • practical real-world examples
 • visual guides and intuitive learning structure
 • beginner-friendly terminology throughout

This course focuses on safe, ethical, and welfare-centred beekeeping principles.

Assessment and Certification

Learners complete short knowledge-check questions to reinforce learning.

On successful completion, you will receive a digital course completion certificate, which is ideal for personal development records, CPD evidence, or hobby learning portfolios.

Course duration and study time

Study time is flexible and self-paced.

Most learners complete the course in 6–10 hours, depending on reading speed and personal study style.

You retain access to the materials, allowing you to revisit content whenever needed — including during your first beekeeping season.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

The course is suitable for complete beginners and anyone interested in learning about bees and beekeeping.

Why study this Beekeeping course

.• Beginner-friendly and clearly explained
 • Practical, realistic guidance based on real beekeeping practice
 • Helps you make informed decisions before purchasing equipment or bees
 • Reduces risk of common beginner mistakes
 • Encourages ethical and environmentally responsible beekeeping

This course is an excellent foundation for anyone considering owning a hive or wanting to understand bees more deeply.

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Certificate in Beekeeping

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Course features
  • Modules: 9
  • Level: All levels 
  • Study support
  • CPD accredited
  • Assessments: Multiple choice questions
  • Lifetime access
Course Modules
1. Introduction to Beekeeping
2. The Honeybee
3. The Queen Bee
4. Honey, nectar and pollen
5. Types of Beekeeping hives and other equipment
6. Sourcing your bees
7. Looking after your colony and hive
8. The Beekeepers Year
9. Harvesting Honey


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Certification included
On completion you will receive a CPD certificate.