PerfectBee Academy
Confidently start beekeeping with our unique, 90 lesson course
Academy features 3 detailed online courses and 90 lessons, to help you confidently start and maintain your first beehive. Academy also includes many other benefits to kick-start and support your beekeeping hobby. See below for details.
Academy Benefits
90 Beekeeping Lessons in 3 Online Courses
Our rich lessons build your knowledge of beekeeping in a structured, easy-to-understand way.
9 Challenging And Fun Quizzes
Think you learned well? We'll test you with a quiz at the end of section in our course!
Certificate of Course Completion
Having successfully passed the tests in each course, we'll send you a beautiful printable Certificate of Completion.
Engagement With Other Beekeepers
Join in the discussion and ask your questions at the members-only Colony Facebook group.
9 Fascinating Webinars
For each of our nine sections we'll back up your learning with a webinar covering key topics
Discounts At the PerfectBee Store
Members receive discounts at the PerfectBee Beekeeping Store - including on your first hive!
Three Detailed Courses
Course 1
Learn About Bees
All successful beekeepers have a keen awareness of the amazing honeybee! In our first course, we drill deep into the incredible science and life of the bee.
Then we look at how beekeeping relates to this wonderful creature.
Course 2
Your Beehive
A heavily practical course! We introduce you to the types of beehives in common use today and how they might best suit your specific needs.
We cover tools, accessories, clothing and much more. Then we discover that great moment when you obtain and install your first bees!
Course 3
A Healthy Beehive
Bees do a great job keeping a healthy colony. But it's also important that the beekeeper has a good sense of when things might go bad!
We look at how we can help our bees help themselves. And we finish with a look at the rewards beekeeping offers!
Lessons
Course 1 : Learn About Bees
Section 1.1 The Science of Bees
Why Bees Rock
The Diversity of Bees
How Honey Bees Reproduce
The Process Of Pollination
The Secrets Of Honeycomb
Why Bees Can't Fly
The Anatomy of Bees
Honey Bee Genetics
The Honey Bee Life Cycle
How Bees Use Pheromones
The Races Of Honey Bees
Section 1.2 The Life of Bees
How Bees Sense The World
Inside And Out Of The Hive
Why And How Bees Forage
How Do Bees Make Honey?
Why And How Bees Swarm
The Role Of The Drone Bee
The Role Of The Queen Bee
The Role Of The Worker Bee
Sticking With Propolis
The Honey Flow
The Winter Cluster
Section 1.3 About Beekeeping
Beekeeping With Kids
Finding Clubs And Mentors
Top Beekeeping Books
Natural Beekeeping
Growth Of Urban Beekeeping
Bee Stings
Beekeeping And Neighbors
Course 2 : Your Beehive
Section 2.1 Beehive and Accessories
A Practical Guide
What Bees Need
What Beekeepers Need
Common Types Of Beehive
Setting Up A Beehive
The Langstroth Beehive
The Warre Beehive
The Top Bar Beehive
Foundationless Beekeeping
The Flow Hive
Section 2.2 Equipment And Clothing
Beekeeping With A Smoker
Protective Clothing
Tools For Beekeepers
Using Your Bee Feeder
Beekeeping And Technology
Section 2.3 Starting Your Beehive
Questions To Answer First
Installing Your Beehive
Obtaining Bees For A Beehive
Practical Guidance To Start Your Beehive
The Beehive Inspection
Beekeeping Advocacy
Involving Family And Friends
Installing A Package Of Bees
Installing A Nucleus Colony
Installing A Swarm Of Bees
Feeding Bees
Contrarian Positions
The Brood Nest
Keeping Records
Beekeeping Myths
Course 3 : A Healthy Beehive
Section 3.1 Threat To Bees
The Thriving Colony
Colony Collapse Disorder
The Main Threats To Bees
The Threat Of Robbing
Small Hive Beetle And Bees
From Tiny Mice To Big Bears
American and European Foulbrood
Nosema And Chalkbrood
Tracheal Mites
Varroa Mites: Part 1
Varroa Mites: Part 2
Section 3.2 Inspecting Your Beehive
Big Issues To Check
Avoiding Swarms
Cross Comb
Managing Hive Capacity
A Beekeeper FAQ
Deadout Inspections
Queenlessness In Your Hive
Requeening
The Brood Pattern
Splitting A Hive
Queen Rearing: Part 1
Queen Rearing: Part 2
Overwintering Honey Bees
Moving A Hive
Section 3.3 Reaping The Rewards
The Tangible Rewards
To The Start of Beekeeping
Harvesting Honey : Part 1
Harvesting Honey : Part 2
Extracting Beeswax
Making Money
Course Lessons
Learn About Bees
The Science of Bees
Why Bees Rock
The Diversity of Bees
How Honey Bees Reproduce
The Process Of Pollination
The Secrets Of Honeycomb
Why Bees Can't Fly
The Anatomy of Bees
Honey Bee Genetics
The Honey Bee Life Cycle
How Bees Use Pheromones
The Races Of Honey Bees
The Life of Bees
How Bees Sense The World
Inside And Out Of The Hive
Why And How Bees Forage
How Bees Make Honey
Why And How Bees Swarm
The Role Of The Drone Bee
The Role Of The Queen Bee
The Role Of The Worker Bee
Sticking With Propolis
The Honey Flow
The Winter Cluster
About Beekeeping
Beekeeping With Kids
Finding Clubs And Mentors
Top Beekeeping Books
Natural Beekeeping
Growth Of Urban Beekeeping
Dealing With Bee Stings
Beekeeping And Neighbors
Your Beehive
Beehives and Accessories
A Practical Guide
What Bees Need
What Beekeepers Need
Common Types Of Beehive
Setting Up A Beehive
The Langstroth Beehive
The Warre Beehive
The Top Bar Beehive
The Flow Hive
Foundationless Beekeeping
Equipment and Clothing
Beekeeping With A Smoker
Tools For Beekeepers
Protective Clothing
Using Your Bee Feeder
Beekeeping And Technology
Setting Up Your Beehive
Questions To Answer First
Installing Your Beehive
Obtaining Bees For A Beehive
Practical Guidance
The Beehive Inspection
Beekeeping Advocacy
Involving Family And Friends
Installing A Package Of Bees
Installing A Nucleus Colony
Installing A Swarm Of Bees
Feeding Bees
Contrarian Positions
The Brood Nest
Keeping Records
Beekeeping Myths
A Healthy Beehive
Threats To Bees
The Thriving Colony
Colony Collapse Disorder
The Main Threats To Bees
The Threat Of Robbing
Small Hive Beetle And Bees
From Tiny Mice To Big Bears
American and European Foulbrood
Nosema And Chalkbrood
Tracheal Mites
Varroa Mites: Part 1
Varroa Mites: Part 2
Inspecting Your Beehive
Big Issues To Check
Avoiding Swarms
Cross Comb
Managing Hive Capacity
A New Beekeeper FAQ
Deadout Inspections
Queenlessness In Your Hive
Requeening
The Brood Pattern
Splitting A Hive
Queen Rearing: Part 1
Queen Rearing: Part 2
Overwintering Honey Bees
Moving A Hive
Reaping The Rewards
The Tangible Rewards
To The Start of Beekeeping
Harvesting Honey : Part 1
Harvesting Honey : Part 2
Extracting Beeswax
Making Money
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