diff --git a/openedx_events/tooling.py b/openedx_events/tooling.py
index ed086e76..4994c833 100644
--- a/openedx_events/tooling.py
+++ b/openedx_events/tooling.py
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ def load_all_signals():
     _process_all_signals_modules(import_module)
 
 
-def _reconnect_to_db_if_needed():
+def _reconnect_to_db_if_needed():  # pragma: no cover
     """
     Reconnects the db connection if needed.
 
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ def _reconnect_to_db_if_needed():
         connection.connect()
 
 
-def _clear_request_cache():
+def _clear_request_cache():  # pragma: no cover
     """
     Clear the RequestCache so that each event consumption starts fresh.
 
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ def _clear_request_cache():
     RequestCache.clear_all_namespaces()
 
 
-def prepare_for_new_work_cycle():
+def prepare_for_new_work_cycle():  # pragma: no cover
     """
     Ensure that the application state is appropriate for performing a new unit of work.