Certification Fees
WASBA charges a small fee for certification that goes toward the costs of administering the program as well as funding activities that promote the overall interests of beekeepers in Washington. This information is for affiliated organizations wishing to order course materials. Individuals wishing to purchase a course manual please contact info@wasba.org
Course Fees
Beginning
$25 for class including manual, certificate, membership.
Apprentice
$35 for class including manual, certificate, membership and patch.
Journeyman
$50 for class including manual, certificate, membership and patch.
Craftsman
$50 for certificate and patch.
Master*
$50 for certificate and patch.
*Reciprocal recognition for successful completion of the University of Montana, Master Level Beekeeping Course can be granted to a WASBA member. The cost for the reciprocal certification is: $20 per student. Payment can be made by sending a check to WASBA, PO Box 4824, Spokane, WA 99220 along with a copy of the University of Montana Master level certificate.
WASBA has an agreement with the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Oregon State Department of Corrections that the certification fee for incarcerated individuals is set at $5 per level.
The above fees are in addition to any fees charged for instruction by local associations or instructors.
Candidates for Journeyman, Craftsman, and Master level programs are also required to be members of WASBA.