All courses are accessible through our www.abcbees.buzz training platform. Once you have registered for a course or membership, you can log-in, see your courses, review content, track your progress, review your grades, and download your certificates of completion there. You can also access your Online Beekeeping Community Discussion Board on this site. 

You can log in by going directly to www.abcbees.buzz and click Sign In or you can click the Log In button at the top of every page of this site. 

There are 3 considerations to think of when choosing a beekeeping course with ABC Bees:
1. What are my goals with beekeeping?
2. How much time do I have to commit to learning about beekeeping?
3. How deep do I want to go with learning about beekeeping?

If your answer is cautious because you are new to bees, or are unsure of the time or the online learning experience, then we recommend Beekeeping Basics. This will ensure that you are guided through your first year, feel supported, but are not overwhelmed with information.

Level One Beekeeping Certificate is key if you are ready to start beekeeping and want to KNOW your seasonal management expectations.  The course digs deep in to WHY and HOW the bees are cared for month-to-month, season-to-season. You can do the course in 5-weeks through our post-secondary institutional partners, committing to 10 hours a week, or you can take the course self-guided on our platform and take 12 months to complete the course content.

The Better Beekeeping Business course is for you if you are serious about starting a business or side-hustle selling bees, honey, equipment, or other products. This 7-Month course includes about 5 hours a month commitment to course content, and at least 10-hours a month to business development. It also includes a mentorship call with Eliese, so committing to your dream of starting your own company is key. 

Every course that you enroll in and complete, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is downloadable and printable and can be used in your application process with your bylaw/municipality regulations. 

Both courses have the same content and the same learning outcomes. There are only a few differences.

Post-Secondary Level One Beekeeping Certificate

1. The course must be completed in the 5-Week course schedule mandated by the registrar. If you do not complete the course, you will not receive your Certificate from the institution.
2. There are Live, 1-hour  “Office Hours” with your teacher once a week. These sessions are not mandatory, but do offer an opportunity to have your questions answered quickly and easily.
3. You will have 12-months access to the course, but only on the institutions platform, and not on the ABC Bees platform.

Self-Guided Level One Beekeeping Certificate

1. The course can be completed at any-time within 12 months of enrolling in the course (this means you can take the course as you move through the beekeeping season).
2. There are no live office hour sessions, but a teacher is readily available to answer your questions in the L1BK Community Space
3. You will have 12-months access to the course from our Learning Platform www.abcbees.buzz and will be able to download your Certificate of Completion at any time once you have done so.