Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Questions
How do I register our college to take advantage of OCE’s programs?
That’s easy! Simply fill out this form and someone will get back to you shortly.
Can OCE tailor the courses, subjects, course time, certificates, etc to our schools needs?
Yes! If you want to add a cannabis class or program to your school, and don’t see it in our offerings, we are happy to tailor make a class or program to fit your school’s cannabis education needs! This includes custom course lengths, time offered, subjects, and certifications. Simply, fill out this form to talk to one of our educational advisors.
How does our college get paid by OCE?
OCE pays each college a higher than industry standard percentage of the registration fee for each student that signs up. Colleges are paid by either direct deposit or check (whichever is preferred) the first of each month for enrollments the previous month.
Can students register directly for OCE on OCE’s website?
No, your students would register for OCE’s course as a non-credit course offered at your institution. All you need to do is add OCE’s program to your website class offerings, and in any catalog you may provide by mail.
Is OCE on a semester schedule like our college?
OCE is always open for admission. Your college can leave OCE as an option to your students at all times of the year, including summer! We also can offer shorter courses for your college. We can tailor our courses, course time, and cannabis certifications to the needs of your particular school or business.
Will our school have administrative access to the courses?
Yes, your school will have administrative login credentials to be able to check student enrollment, student progress, and be aware at all times who is enrolled from your school.
How do we know which students have enrolled through our school into OCE’s program?
Your school will be notified of all enrollments via email as students enroll. As mentioned, your school will also have administrative login credentials to be able to access student enrollment and progress at any time.
How much time does our college need to spend on OCE’s program each month?
Almost none! We take care of the curriculum and update it regularly. Your college gets to sit back and watch the money roll in each month.
Can we add this as a credit course at our school, or non-credit offering?
Historically most colleges offer OCE’s program as a non-credit course. OCE is open to adding it as a credit course with your school. Please contact us to discuss that further.
Is it legal to offer cannabis information at our school?
Absolutely! OCE teaches all about the cannabis industry, including career options, trends, where to invest, how to write a business plan and resume, and also includes information on laws and regulations for all cannabis states, Canada, Australia, and many other countries around the world. Many colleges around the USA, Canada, and other countries are currently offering courses on cannabis and more join each year as the industry continues to evolve! No other industry is growing as quickly as the cannabis industry, now your school can reap in the profits without having to develop any of the curriculum!
Curriculum Questions
How do I register our college to take advantage of OCE’s programs?
The Master of Cannabis Certification Program, our most popular and thorough program, provides several in-depth classes on cannabis basics, medical marijuana, marijuana growing, marijuana cooking, marijuana extraction, cannabis careers, marijuana business, and marijuana law. The training is perfect for the professional who is familiar with the cannabis industry and wants to increase their knowledge. Students earn all 8 OCE cannabis certifications. The optional content makes it an excellent choice for business owners, professionals, and consumers who want the most in-depth cannabis education on all aspects of the industry.
The Marijuana 101 Certification Program is designed for people with no prior marijuana experience. This marijuana training program is popular with new cannabis caregivers. Students learn about cannabis careers and how to start growing marijuana, cooking with marijuana, and medicating with marijuana. This program gives new students exactly the level of instruction they need to successfully get started with medical marijuana, marijuana cultivation, and cannabis cooking. Students also learn about state- and province-specific marijuana laws and regulations. With several hours of optional content, students can tailor their cannabis learning to meet their needs.
If your students want to take a deep dive into growing cannabis, look no further than the Cannabis Growing Certificate Program. This course will teach you everything you need to know from growing your first marijuana plant to managing a cannabis commercial cultivation facility.
If your students want to create marijuana-infused products, check out our Cannabis Cooking Certification Program. This course starts with how to infuse cannabinoids in oil and leads you through everything students need to know to create cannabis-infused products. The course will teach students what they need to know—from making their first batch of cannabutter to managing a commercial cannabis kitchen or infused-product manufacturing facility.
If your students want to create marijuana extracts, check out our Cannabis Extraction Certification Program. This course starts with how to extract cannabinoids and leads students through everything they need to know to create marijuana concentrates. The course will teach students what they need to know—from making extractions to managing a commercial cannabis extraction facility.
Do your students want to be a budtender? Our introductory Cannabis Budtender Certification Program provides the introductory content they need to start a marijuana retail career.
Are your students already a budtender? The Cannabis Dispensary Certification Program will teach students everything they need to know to advance their marijuana retail career or start their own cannabis dispensary. Students can brush up on details of all cannabis industry sectors with several hours of optional content.
Are your students entrepreneurs or business professionals looking to enter the cannabis space? Then Cannabis Business is the certificate program for them. This course will teach your students everything they need to know about the three primary cannabis industry sectors: cultivation, manufacturing, and retail. You can brush up on technical details with several hours of optional content. With additional information on ancillary businesses and careers, this course will teach students everything they need to know to succeed in the world of cannabis business.
Who are the instructors at OCE?
We provide the instructors at OCE, you just have to bring the students. Instructors are all experts in their cannabis field. Instructors include cannabis lawyers, cannabis growers, cannabis extraction technicians, cannabis dispensary managers, cannabis budtenders, cannabis doctors, and other leading cannabis industry business people.
Can our students speak with an instructor during the program?
Yes, our staff is always available to help by contacting us here.
What is the difference between required and optional content?
Students must complete the required content to get their cannabis certifications. Students are responsible for learning all required content, any of which may be covered on the quizzes and final exam. Optional content is extra information that will round out your students cannabis education but won’t be covered on the certification exams.
Do students have to take the Marijuana 101 Certification Program before they can take Master of Cannabis or one of the other certification programs?
No! Marijuana 101 is a simpler version of the Master of Cannabis course. It contains introductory information on each topic. The Master of Cannabis Certificate Program contains all of the Marijuana 101 content, plus an additional 28 hours of required advanced information, more OCE certifications, more downloadable resources, more Ed Rosenthal e-books, more available access time, and more than 120 hours of optional content.
If your students receive your Marijuana 101 Certification and want to learn even more, your students can sign up for the Master of Cannabis or one of the other cannabis certification programs.
What classes are included in the Master of Cannabis Certification Program?
Eight classes are included in the OCE Master of Cannabis Certificate Program. The program covers the following subject areas in great detail:
- Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis as Medicine
- Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation
- How to Grow Cannabis
- Cannabis Cooking and Extraction Methods
- Cannabis Careers
- Cannabis Business
- Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States, Canada, and Many Countries Around the World
What classes are included in the OCE Marijuana 101 Certification Program?
The seven classes in the Online Cannabis Education Marijuana 101 program provide simple, easy-to-use training in the following subject areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Intro Cannabis as Medicine
- Intro Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation
- Intro How to Grow Cannabis
- Intro Cannabis Cooking and Extraction Methods
- Intro Cannabis Careers
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What classes are included in the OCE Cannabis Growing Certificate Program?
Six classes are included in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Growing Certificate Program. The program covers the following subject areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation
- How to Grow Cannabis
- Cannabis Cultivation Careers
- Cannabis Cultivation Business
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What classes are included in the OCE Cannabis Cooking Certificate Program?
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis Cooking Methods
- Cannabis Cooking Careers
- Cannabis Cooking Business
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What classes are included in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Extraction Certificate Program?
Five classes are included in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Extraction Certificate Program. The program covers the following subject areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis Extraction Methods
- Cannabis Extraction Careers
- Cannabis Extraction Business
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What classes are included in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Dispensary Certificate Program?
- Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis as Medicine
- Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers
- Cannabis Dispensary Business
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What classes are included in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Business Certificate Program?
Four classes are included in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Business Certificate Program. The program covers the following subject areas:
- Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis Careers
- Cannabis Business
- Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the U.S., Canada, and Many Countries Around the World
What classes are included in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Budtender Certification Program?
The four classes in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Budtender program provide simple, easy-to-use training in the following subject areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Intro Cannabis as Medicine
- Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What’s the difference between the Master of Cannabis and Marijuana 101 Certification?
There are 8 advanced classes in the Master of Cannabis Certificate Program and 7 introductory classes in the Marijuana 101 Certificate Program.
Intro Cannabis Basics provides basic information on the cannabis plant, its components, and cannabis products. The full Cannabis Basics class adds specific information about synthetic cannabinoids and details about the effects of cannabinoids and terpenes.
Intro Cannabis as Medicine provides basic information on how cannabis is used and regulated as medicine. The full Cannabis as Medicine class adds specific information about how cannabis works in the body, cannabis treatments studied for specific conditions, how effects differ with different patient populations and consumption methods, and details on drug interactions and side effects of marijuana.
Intro Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation teaches students the easiest way to grow one cannabis plant starting from a clone, indoors, or in soil. The full Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation class adds detailed information on several indoor and outdoor marijuana grow systems that can be used to grow multiple marijuana plants, with tools to help you choose the best strain and setup for your situation.
Intro How to Grow Cannabis walks you through growing one cannabis plant from start to finish. The full How to Grow class adds multiple cultivation methods for several marijuana plants.
Intro Cannabis Cooking and Extraction Methods teaches students how to cook with cannabis and provides one basic method for making bubble hash, tinctures, and infused oil. The full Cannabis Cooking And Extraction Methods class adds several advanced cooking and extraction processes and a whole lesson filled with recipes for cannabis edibles, topicals, and marijuana beverages.
Intro Cannabis Careers describes the jobs, responsibilities, education requirements, expected salaries, opportunities for advancement, and required skills for the primary jobs in the cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sectors of the cannabis industry. The full Cannabis Careers class adds information about finding a job in the marijuana industry; cannabis resumes, cover letters, and interviews; and ancillary cannabis-industry careers.
Cannabis Business is only available in the Master of Cannabis Certificate Program and in the other cannabis courses. There is no Intro Cannabis Business classes
Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations summarizes all marijuana laws and regulations in US states and Canadian provinces. The full Cannabis Laws and Regulations class adds information about the history of cannabis law in the US and Canada and the marijuana laws in 47 additional countries!
What is included in the Online Cannabis Education Cannabis Basics classes?
The two-hour Intro Cannabis Basics class covers basic information about the cannabis plant, its active components, marijuana products, and the training needed to meet different goals in the cannabis industry. The full class adds a half hour of detailed content about cannabinoids and terpenes.
What is included in the Cannabis as Medicine classes?
In OCE’s two-hour Intro Cannabis as Medicine class, you’ll learn basic information on how cannabis is used and regulated as medicine.
In the full, four-and-a-half-hour Cannabis as Medicine class, you’ll learn about cannabis medical research, qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, cannabis products, and cannabis administration methods from some of the world’s leading cannabis doctors. The class has 5 lessons that explore all aspects of medical marijuana. When your students complete this class, you’ll be able to explain how cannabis can be used as a medicine to treat a variety of conditions.
What is included in the Cannabis Careers classes?
Developed by experienced human resource managers who hire employees at real cannabis businesses, OCE’s one-hour Intro Cannabis Careers class describes the jobs, responsibilities, education requirements, expected salaries, opportunities for advancement, and required skills for the primary jobs in the cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sectors of the cannabis industry.
Online Cannabis Education’s full, three-hour, six-lesson Cannabis Careers class will give your students all that plus the basic skills you need to land a marijuana job and information on ancillary careers. When your students complete this class, they’ll be ready to get started on a lucrative cannabis career.
The careers classes—Cannabis Cultivation Careers, Cannabis Cooking Careers, Cannabis Extraction Careers, and Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers—provide both basic cannabis-industry job skills training and in-depth descriptions of relevant careers.
What is included in the Cannabis Business classes?
The Online Cannabis Education five-hour Cannabis Business class was developed by successful cannabis industry entrepreneurs. It provides students with detailed information about starting a cannabis cultivation, cannabis manufacturing, or cannabis retail business. It also describes several ancillary cannabis businesses. When you finish this six-lesson class, you’ll be able to start the process of opening a cannabis business!
The business classes—Cannabis Cultivation Businesses, Cannabis Cooking Businesses, Cannabis Extraction Businesses, and Cannabis Dispensary Businesses—provide both basic cannabis-industry business development skills and in-depth descriptions of how to set up and operate a relevant business.
What is included in the Cannabis Laws and Regulations classes?
In Online Cannabis Education’s full, three-hour Cannabis Laws and Regulations class, students will learn about past and present cannabis laws in the United States, Canada, and several countries around the world, including specific regulations in each US and Canadian state, province, and territory. This three-lesson class was developed by top cannabis-industry lawyers and is updated frequently to provide the most current marijuana law information available.
In OCE’s one-hour Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations class, students will learn about current federal cannabis regulations as well as detailed regulations in all United States and Canadian states, provinces, and territories.
What is included in the Cannabis Cooking and Extraction Methods classes?
In OCE’s two-hour, five-lesson Intro Cannabis Cooking and Extraction Methods class, students will learn everything they need to know to start cooking with cannabis at home. The class also explores basic methods for making bubble hash, marijuana tinctures, and cannabis-infused oils.
OCE’s 5-hour, 5-lesson Cannabis Cooking Methods class provides all of the advanced cooking training with the extraction training removed. OCE’s 6-hour, 5-lesson Cannabis Extraction Methods class provides all of the advanced extraction training with the cooking training removed.
What is included in the Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation class?
Deciding on the right grow setup can be confusing for new marijuana growers. In OCE’s three-hour Intro Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation class, students will learn just what they need to know (and no more) to set up their first indoor marijuana soil grow.
What is included in the How to Grow Cannabis class?
With so many options available, growing cannabis can be confusing for newbies. In OCE’s 2.5-hour Intro How to Grow Cannabis class, you’ll learn just what you need to know (and no more) to get through your first indoor soil grow.
What states do you have updated marijuana laws for?
OCE is the only marijuana college with updated marijuana laws for every US state, all Canadian provinces/territories, and 47 other countries around the world. We are the only marijuana university with a team of cannabis lawyers who write and regularly update our cannabis laws and regulations, so students stay up to date with the latest marijuana laws everywhere around the world.
Does the OCE Master of Cannabis Certificate Program cover hemp CBD?
Yes! Online Cannabis Education’s courses all provide information about hemp CBD in addition to marijuana.
Does OCE teach about CBD oil?
Yes! In the Cannabis Basics class, we cover several CBD products, including CBD oil. In the Cannabis Cooking and Extraction Methods class, students are taught processes and techniques that can be used to make oil infused with hemp CBD, marijuana, or a combination.
Student Experience
How old do students have to be to sign up?
Anyone 18+ can enroll for cannabis training at OCE. No experience is needed. The only thing your students need is an internet connection to view the content. Your students can view Online Cannabis Education’s certificate programs on any device, including cell phones, laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Do students need to live in a legal marijuana state or country to sign up at OCE?
No! It doesn’t matter where your students live. Our cannabis programs are 100% legal to enroll in, regardless of their state or country. They can live anywhere in the world and enroll at Online Cannabis Education. Anyone can enroll from any state and any country in the world. Our marijuana certifications are available for anyone 18 and older, anywhere, anytime!
What are OCE’s admission requirements?
Anyone 18+ can enroll for cannabis training at OCE. No experience is needed. There are no prerequisites or education requirements. The only requirement is an internet connection. Students can view Online Cannabis Education’s courses on any device, including cell phones, laptops, desktops, and tablets. Anyone 18 years of age and older can enroll at OCE no matter what state or country they live in! No GED or high school diploma is needed!
What do students receive when enrolled in Online Cannabis Education?
Online Cannabis Education is the most accepted and recognized online cannabis college in the industry. Anyone interested in a cannabis career, starting a cannabis business, or learning about marijuana for any other reason will benefit from our amazingly in-depth and highest-rated online cannabis training programs. We’ve been adding new and updated content to our marijuana college for over a decade. Our team of experts cover all facets of the exciting and booming cannabis industry.
Can students learn on their cell phone?
Yes! Online Cannabis Education is viewable on all devices, including mobile phones, laptops, desktops, and tablets. They work on both MacOS (Apple) and Android devices.
How long do students have access to the training?
Students have up to 1 year to complete any cannabis training program.
Are there class schedules and homework assignments at Online Cannabis Education?
There is no schedule! During your access period, you can learn at the most convenient time, at your own pace, anywhere in the world that has internet access!
Are there quizzes and tests?
Yes. But don’t worry— students have a 99% pass rate!
Students can take the quizzes and test as many times as they need to pass. There is no limit on the number of times they can take the quizzes and test along the way.
We actually hear from students that the quizzes and tests help them understand the material even better!
What is the format of the cannabis quizzes, exercises, and certification exams?
The questions in Online Cannabis Education’s quizzes and certification exams are all true/false and multiple choice. Although your students can take OCE quizzes and exams as many times as you want, the questions change every time they take them. This ensures that your students are learning the material, not just memorizing answers. That said, quiz questions are practical and straightforward, covering only the most relevant topics with no trick questions! Any student who studies the material should be able to pass the test and earn a well-deserved, meaningful certification. OCE has a 99% passing rate!
The exercises in OCE’s certificate programs contain short-answer questions. You answer the questions about a state, province, or territory of your choice. The exercises are “open book,” so you can use the course materials to help you answer the questions. The exercises are not graded, but you do receive course credit for completing the exercises.
Some students may have no experience with cannabis. Will this be too hard for them?
Not at all! We created our Marijuana 101 Certificate Program especially for students who are new to marijuana. It gives them the basics on medicating with cannabis, information on medical and recreational programs in the US and Canada, a rundown of the primary cannabis careers, and simple instructions for growing and processing cannabis for the very first time.
Do you teach all the updated medical marijuana laws and recreational marijuana laws for each US state?
Yes, Online Cannabis Education is the ONLY cannabis college that has updated marijuana laws for all US states, Canadian provinces and territories, and 47 other countries around the world. OCE is also the only marijuana school with a cannabis attorney on staff who updates these laws regularly.
Will students learn how to get a job in the marijuana industry?
Yes! The Master of Cannabis Certificate Program and each of the other cannabis courses include an entire lesson on how to get a job in the marijuana industry, including cannabis job hunting, marijuana resumes, cover letters, interview techniques, and work requirements in every US state and Canadian province. Job requirements, salaries, and advancement opportunities are provided for the primary cannabis industry sectors. Master of Cannabis and Cannabis Business add information about the most popular ancillary cannabis professions.
Does OCE offer dispensary training courses?
Yes! Our Cannabis Dispensary Certificate Program teaches your students everything they need to know about opening, managing, and working at any type of cannabis business. If they’re new to marijuana retail, our Cannabis Budtender Certification Program teaches them everything they need to know to get started as a Budtender in the exciting cannabis industry.
Does OCE offer Budtender training?
Yes! Our Cannabis Budtender Certificate Program teaches your students everything they need to know to get a budtender job. Our Cannabis Dispensary Certificate Program provides that and a whole lot more, including advanced medical cannabis information and detailed coursework on how to open a dispensary!
How long on average does it take to complete the OCE certification programs?
Most OCE students take a few months to finish our Master of Cannabis Certificate Program. Marijuana 101 and the other cannabis courses require much less time. Some complete the programs faster, and some complete them slower. Ultimately, it’s up to your students. There are no set class times and no homework deadlines at OCE.
- The OCE Cannabis Master of Cannabis Certificate Program has 42 hours of required coursework, including reading assignments from 8 e-books by Ed Rosenthal. In addition to assignments, the e-books provide well over 125 additional hours of optional training time, including 72 downloadable resources for your students to keep. With optional and required content combined, the Master of Cannabis Certificate Program contains over 160 hours of coursework.
- The OCE Marijuana 101 Certificate Program has 14 hours of required coursework, access to 5 e-books by Ed Rosenthal, and 48 downloadable resources, for a total of more than 100 hours of training available.
- The OCE Cannabis Growing Certificate Program has 23 hours of required coursework, access to 6 e-books by Ed Rosenthal, and 48 downloadable resources, for a total of more than 100 hours of training available.
- The OCE Cannabis Cooking Certificate Program has 12 hours of required coursework, access to 4 e-books by Ed Rosenthal, and 35 downloadable resources, for a total of more than 60 hours of training available.
- The OCE Cannabis Extraction Certificate Program has 13.5 hours of required coursework, access to 4 e-books by Ed Rosenthal, and 31 downloadable resources, for a total of more than 60 hours of training available.
- The OCE Cannabis Dispensary Certificate Program has 13 hours of required coursework, access to 7 e-books by Ed Rosenthal, and 35 downloadable resources for a total of more than 130 hours of training available.
- The OCE Cannabis Budtender Certificate Program has 7 hours of required coursework, 29 downloadable resources, and access to 1 e-book by Ed Rosenthal, for a total of 17 hours of training available.
- The OCE Cannabis Business Certificate Program has 13 hours of required coursework, access to 8 e-books by Ed Rosenthal, and 28 downloadable resources, for a total of more than 130 hours of training available.
Most OCE students prefer to take their time and read all that we provide at a pace that is comfortable for their lifestyle. They can put in several hours per day to finish everything in a week or two. Alternatively, students can space out the material over a few months, as most OCE students do.
If a student finishes the program early, can they still log in after that for review?
Yes! If students pass the exams and finish before their time is up, they can still log in and go back and review the materials as often as they want until their access time runs out. And each course comes with downloadable resources that are theirs to keep for future reference!
What certificates does a student get with this program?
It depends which program your students sign up for. With the Master of Cannabis Certificate Program, they get all 10 certificates that are offered by OCE. With the Cannabis Dispensary Certification Program, students get both the Cannabis Budtender and the Cannabis Dispensary Certificates. With the remaining programs, students get only one certificate. For example, if a student takes the Cannabis Cooking Certification Program, they receive a certificate that says they are OCE-certified in Cannabis Cooking.
What cannabis certificates will students get after finishing the Master of Cannabis Certificate Program?
After passing the final exam for Master of Cannabis Certificate Program, your students will receive the following OCE certificates:
- Master of Cannabis Certificate
- Indoor Marijuana Growing Certificate
- Outdoor Marijuana Growing Certificate
- Cannabis Business Certificate
- Cannabis Cooking Certificate
- Cannabis Extraction Certificate
- Cannabis Dispensary Certificate
- Cannabis Budtender Certificate
- Marijuana 101 Certificate
What cannabis industry topics will students be certified in after finishing the Marijuana 101 Program?
After passing the exams for the OCE Marijuana 101 Certificate Program, your students will be OCE certified as having basic knowledge in the following areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Intro Cannabis as Medicine
- Intro Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation
- Intro How to Grow Cannabis
- Intro Cannabis Cooking & Extraction Methods
- Intro Cannabis Careers
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the US and Canada
What cannabis industry topics will students be certified in after finishing the Cannabis Business Program?
After passing the exams for the OCE Cannabis Business Certificate Program, your students will be OCE certified as having detailed knowledge in the following areas:
- Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis Careers
- Cannabis Business
- Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States, Canada, and 47 other countries
What cannabis industry topics will students be certified in after finishing the Cannabis Growing Program?
After passing the exams for the OCE Cannabis Growing Certification Program, your students will be OCE certified as having detailed knowledge in the following areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation
- How to Grow Cannabis
- Cannabis Cultivation Careers
- Cannabis Cultivation Businesses
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What cannabis industry topics will students be certified in after finishing the Cannabis Cooking Program?
After passing the exams for the OCE Cannabis Cooking Certificate Program, your students will be OCE certified as having knowledge in the following areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis Cooking Methods
- Cannabis Cooking Careers
- Cannabis Cooking Businesses
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What cannabis industry topics will students be certified in after finishing the Cannabis Extraction Program?
After passing the exams for the OCE Cannabis Extraction Certificate Program, your students will be OCE certified as having knowledge in the following areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis Extraction Methods
- Cannabis Extraction Careers
- Cannabis Extraction Businesses
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What cannabis industry topics will students be certified in after finishing the Cannabis Dispensary Program?
After passing the exams for the OCE Cannabis Dispensary Certificate Program, your students will be OCE certified as having knowledge in the following areas:
- Cannabis Basics
- Cannabis as Medicine
- Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers
- Cannabis Dispensary Business
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
What cannabis industry topics will students be certified in after finishing the Cannabis Budtender Program?
After passing the exams for the OCE Cannabis Budtender Certificate Program, your students will be OCE certified as having knowledge in the following areas:
- Intro Cannabis Basics
- Intro Cannabis as Medicine
- Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers
- Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations in the United States and Canada
How do students access their certificate(s) after passing the program?
The certificates are saved in a folder inside your account after passing is achieved. During their year of access, students can access their certificates anytime after passing their exam.
General Questions
Do the certificates expire?
The certificates from OCE do not expire. However, some alumni like to take a periodic refresher to stay up-to-date with the latest new content.
Is OCE accredited?
OCE is a member of the largest cannabis industry business association, the NCIA. The National Cannabis Industry Association is the only national trade association advancing the interests of the legitimate and responsible cannabis industry. The cannabis industry supports tens of thousands of jobs, tens of millions in tax revenue, and billions in economic activity in the United States. NCIA is leading the unified and coordinated campaign to ensure this emerging sector is treated fairly under federal law.
Do you have hands-on classes?
OCE is not a hands-on school. All classes are online and can be accessed from any device, anywhere in the world, 365 days a year! With OCE, there is no need for your students to travel to a location and learn at a scheduled time in a classroom setting. OCE gives ten times the amount of information you would learn at a sit-down cannabis college, for a fraction of the price.
That said, OCE does give your students the option to try out hands-on application of what you learned—right in their own home with detailed written and video instruction. We also provide downloadable resources that your students can use to refresh their memory down the road!
OCE is the best marijuana college. Our top-rated college conveniently offers all classes online.
Do the cannabis training videos have closed captions/subtitles?
Yes! All of our cannabis training videos have closed captioning for the hearing impaired. To access closed captioning, please press the CC near the play button on the video.
Do you update your marijuana training program on a regular basis?
Yes, Online Cannabis Education is the only cannabis college that updates its cannabis laws and regulations regularly. We also shoot and produce new cannabis training information frequently so you can receive up-to-date marijuana video training.
What can students do with the certifications from OCE?
There are many types of cannabis jobs available in the booming marijuana industry. To begin a 420 career and learn about some of the most popular marijuana jobs, please check out this article.
What jobs can your students get after they graduate?
Depending on the course your students take, they can get a job at a marijuana or hemp farm, a cannabis dispensary, a CBD/hemp shop, an extraction facility, an edibles kitchen, and more! Professionals can use OCE training to expand their work into the cannabis industry. Whatever students’ marijuana career goals are, having OCE on their resume helps them stand out from the competition.
Do employers recognize this cannabis college?
Yes. Online Cannabis Education is accepted by many cannabis businesses throughout the United States, Canada, and many other countries around the world.
Can OCE help your students get a cannabis job after graduating?
Yes! Our programs help students navigate how to find a job in the marijuana industry through online resources, job platforms, and networking. OCE teaches your students how to write a cannabis resume and cover letter, so that they stand out from the competition. We even provide downloadable cover letters and resume templates that are tailored to the cannabis industry!
OCE’s certifications are widely accepted by thousands of cannabis businesses. Many consider OCE to be the only legitimate provider of a complete cannabis education. Business owners know that OCE prepares students to enter the booming cannabis industry.
After students’ graduate, can they legally grow cannabis or start a business?
Although a cannabis job is not guaranteed, OCE certifications are widely accepted in cannabis businesses around the world. OCE is growing in popularity all the time! After receiving your credentials from OCE, you will stand apart from other applicants. OCE certification demonstrates to employers that your students have received a complete cannabis education on all facets of this exciting and booming industry.
With the Master of Cannabis Certificate Program and the other cannabis programs, your students will also be equipped with the knowledge they need to start their own grow operation or business (where it is legal to do so). Depending on the program they study, many OCE students go on to do the following after graduation:
- Budtender in a dispensary
- Cannabis trimmer (Bud Trimmer)
- Open a dispensary
- Start a cannabis business
- Become a medical cannabis caregiver
- Become a marijuana grower (Cannabis Grower)
- Open a cannabis edibles business
- Start a CBD business
- Begin a medical marijuana career
- Start an extraction technician career
- Begin other ancillary cannabis careers such as: cannabis marketing, cannabis web design, cannabis attorney, cannabis doctor, cannabis security, cannabis insurance agent, cannabis packaging, cannabis credit card processing, cannabis writer, cannabis advertising, cannabis chef, cannabis social media account specialist, cannabis consultant, and cannabis accounting.
How do students obtain their certificate after graduating from Online Cannabis Education?
Although most of our cannabis training programs only issue one certificate, with the Master of Cannabis program, your students will receive all 8 OCE cannabis certificates! And if they enroll in the Cannabis Dispensary Certificate Program, they’ll receive both Cannabis Budtender and Cannabis Dispensary certifications.
What is the average salary for each type of cannabis job?
Salaries vary greatly across different 420 careers. The salaries for cannabis jobs differ based on the location of the cannabis jobs, the experience of the marijuana job seeker, and the size of the hiring company. Cannabis careers are extremely sought after, and the cannabis industry is currently one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. Recent projections have the legal cannabis industry on pace to be a $40 billion industry by 2025.
Can a felon work in the cannabis industry?
Felony convictions and cannabis industry employment depend on many factors, such as when the conviction occurred, if the charge was drug related, the state it occurred in, and various other circumstances. Enroll in the OCE Master of Cannabis Certificate Program or one of our cannabis courses to learn about work permit requirements for cannabis industry jobs in every part of the United States and Canada.
Are OCE certifications accepted in Canada?
Yes! Canadian marijuana businesses are happy to hire students who are trained at OCE, which teaches both Canadian federal cannabis laws and province-specific refinements. In fact, some of our recruiting partners work exclusively with Canadian businesses.
Will your students learn how to open a dispensary?
Yes! Our Cannabis Dispensary Certificate Program teaches your students everything they need to know about opening, managing, and working at a cannabis dispensary.
If your students are looking to get into a dispensary at entry level, we’ve designed the less-expensive, streamlined, Cannabis Budtender Certificate Program just for them.
If your students are looking for more, the Master of Cannabis Certification Program will teach them how to open a dispensary plus all of our other professional cannabis training content.
Will students learn how to start a marijuana business?
Yes! Our Cannabis Business Certificate Program teaches your students everything they need to know about opening, managing, and working at any type of cannabis business.
If your students are only interested in information about opening one type of cannabis business, check out our cannabis courses.
And if your students want to open a vertically integrated cannabis business or take a dive deep into all aspects of the cannabis industry, our Master of Cannabis Certificate Program is the perfect course for them.
Is Online Cannabis Education certification recognized in the cannabis industry by cannabis employers?
Yes! As the longest-operating online marijuana school, most cannabis business owners have heard of Online Cannabis Education and are happy to hire our graduates.
Recent Updates
What updates did you recently make to your cannabis website and marijuana programs?
- Master of Cannabis
- Marijuana 101
- Cannabis Growing
- Cannabis Business
- Cannabis Dispensary
- Cannabis Cooking
- Cannabis Extraction
- Cannabis Budtender
In addition to streamlining our training programs to meet student needs, we have also added a lot of new content! These are just some of the things that our new programs provide:
- Detailed descriptions of cannabinoids and terpenes found in marijuana
- Thorough, streamlined state- and province-specific business licensing information
- Updated cannabis career information (including links for work permits and updated experience requirements, expected compensation, and skill requirements for 33 cannabis careers)
- The latest cooking and extraction techniques
- The most up-to-date cannabis laws
- Cutting-edge grow techniques, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)
We have also upgraded our user experience and added instruction and testing on local cannabis laws. Our new programs are better in every way!
What happened to the Online Cannabis Education Master of Marijuana Certificate Program?
Just like the cannabis industry, OCE is growing up. When we developed our Master of Marijuana course in 2009, we did our best to include all information about cannabis that was accurate and available at the time. Over the years, we have continued to add more information. Our students have truly been “Masters of Marijuana.”
But times are changing. Cannabis has become legal for medical or recreational use in more than half of the United States. The Canadian government has regulated adult-use cannabis on a federal level. Today, there are hundreds of thousands of marijuana jobs in the legal cannabis industry.
As the cannabis industry grows, the needs of our students have changed. In response to these changing needs, we will offer 8 new cannabis and hemp/CBD career-based programs.
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