WASBA offers a four-level education program to educate beekeepers that includes testing and certification for those interested in learning successful apiary management. Woods Bee Co. has partnered with WASBA to offer three of these training courses.

   Beginning Beekeepers – for those who are thinking about keeping bees but are not really sure. There are no requirements.

   Apprentice – is for those who have successfully completed the Beginning Beekeeper’s Course with one or more years of keeping bees. 

   Journeyman – is for those who have completed the Apprentice Beekeeper Course and have been keeping bees for at least 3 years. They must keep a journal for a minimum of 2 years while earning at least 35 Public Service Points. Have mentored a beekeeper and passing the Journeyman Beeker’s Course with a score of 85% and the Journeyman Field Test Report with a score of no less than 90%. 

   Master Beekeeper – The Master level program is for the committed beekeeper who wants to be involved in an independent study on beekeeping related topics with the intent of not only furthering their own knowledge but also expanding the information currently available on honey bees and beekeeping.