Free Introductory Beekeeping Course
Our completely free course features 40 lessons, delivered to your inbox and introducing you to the wonderful world of beekeeping!
Already planning to start beekeeping? We have around 100 lessons, 9 webinars, store discounts (for annual members), a members-only discussion group and much more in PerfectBee Academy (part of our Colony Membership for Hobbyist Beekeepers)
Our Introductory Syllabus Includes...
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.
LEARN MOREThen 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!
LEARN MOREWe 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!
LEARN MOREWe look at how we can help our bees help themselves. And we finish with a look at the rewards beekeeping offers!
Course 1 : Learn About Bees
Our first course prepares you for beekeeping with a close and fascinating look at the amazing honey bee.
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 Fl
The Diversity of Bees
How Honey Bees Reproduce
The Process Of Pollination
The Secrets Of Honeycomb
Why Bees Can't Fl
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
Inside And Out Of The Hive
Why And How Bees Forage
How Do Bees Make Honey?
Why And How Bees Swarm
Section 1.3
About Beekeeping
Beekeeping With Kids
Finding Clubs And Mentors
Top Beekeeping Books
Finding Clubs And Mentors
Top Beekeeping Books
Course 2 : Your Beehive
Building on our first course, Your Beehive is all about the practical details of beekeeping.
Section 2.1
Beehive and Accessories
A Practical Guide
What Bees Need
What Beekeepers Need
Common Types Of Beehive
Setting Up A Beehive
What Bees Need
What Beekeepers Need
Common Types Of Beehive
Setting Up A Beehive
Section 2.2
Equipment And Clothing
Beekeeping With A Smoker
Protective Clothing
Tools For Beekeepers
Protective Clothing
Tools For Beekeepers
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 Your Beehive
Obtaining Bees For A Beehive
Practical Guidance To Start Your Beehive
The Beehive Inspection
Beekeeping Advocacy
Involving Family And Friends
Course 3 : A Healthy Beehive
Installing a beehive is just the start. In our final course we delve into what it takes to help your bees maintain a healthy beehive.
Section 3.1
Threat To Bees
The Thriving Colony
Colony Collapse Disorder
The Main Threats To Bees
The Threat Of Robbing
Colony Collapse Disorder
The Main Threats To Bees
The Threat Of Robbing
Section 3.2
Inspecting Your Beehive
Big Issues To Check
Avoiding Swarms
Cross Comb
Managing Hive Capacity
A Beekeeper FAQ
Avoiding Swarms
Cross Comb
Managing Hive Capacity
A Beekeeper FAQ
Section 3.3
Reaping The Rewards
The Tangible Rewards
To The Start of Beekeeping
To The Start of Beekeeping