Welcome
The National Diploma in Beekeeping exists to meet a need for a beekeeping qualification above the level of the Certificates awarded by the United Kingdom National Beekeeping Associations.
The Diploma is the highest beekeeping qualification recognised in the United Kingdom and its holders are generally well known figures within beekeeping education.
The NDB Board is entirely independent although its members come from a wide range of beekeeping organisations and it has representatives from all the National Beekeeping Associations.
To support students working towards the National Diploma, the NDB Board run a week-long residential Advanced Course, and a number of two-day Short Courses. These course present facilities and tuition not normally available and are designed to complement study through practical work and discussion.
Short Course programme, Winter 2011-2012
New dates and courses have been added for Winter 2011-2012, at three locations. read more 
Advanced Course, July 2012
The Advanced Course will run again in July 2012, based at the National Bee Unit in York. Dates have been announced, and this year's course theme will be Queen Raising. read more
NDB Assessment
Assessments for the National Diploma in Beekeeping are conducted every other year and involve a number of written, practical, and discussion exercises. read more
BeeBase
Beekeepers in the UK are encouraged to visit the National Bee Unit's BeeBase website to receive the latest advice on bee health and husbandry. read more