I found the course to be informative and packed with valuable insights for beekeepers of all experience levels. The tech transfer team is doing outstanding work to bridge the gap between research and practice, making education more accessible and impactful for the beekeeping community.

-Alissa Cole

I very much enjoyed taking this course. I am beekeeper for many years and still learned a lot, opening the door to perhaps one day instruct new beekeepers on a more formal basis. The course is well structured and easy to follow. I particularly enjoyed being able to print relevant material from books. Explanations are good. There can never enough knowledge about my beloved bees

-Andres Schneiter

I really enjoyed the course overall. The content was well-structured and easy to follow, with clear effort put into its development. It was great for building foundational knowledge, especially through the bite-sized lessons. I would have liked to see more practical, hands-on guidance on real-world beekeeping — like honey production, hive splitting, and business growth — but as an introductory course, it’s a solid starting point for anyone looking to learn more about the honey bee.

-James Dickinson

The Beekeeping Instructor's Preparation Course was exactly what I needed to deepen my understanding and confidence. From taxonomy and history to bee biology, pests, and diseases — every module offered a solid foundation for anyone passionate about beekeeping, regardless of experience level. As someone who never studied biology in high school, I found the content both accessible and eye-opening. The beautiful graphics and clear visuals made complex topics engaging and easier to grasp. Most importantly, this course reinforced the importance of the beekeeper’s role and equipped me with tools to support healthier, more resilient bees. I’m truly grateful for this experience, and I look forward to becoming a BCHPA Certified Instructor and sharing bee knowledge!

-Karen Bill

Overall good information learning about the common diseases and treatments available for each one.

- Clint Cobbett

I think its very good. I learned a lot of stuff I did not know that I did not know!!! I will be a better beekeeper as a result of the course.

- Janette Chudleigh