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Master of Cannabis *All Inclusive Certification Program

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This program includes all of our certification programs. Learn cannabis as medicine, cultivation, harvesting, extraction, manufacturing, sales, careers, business, law, and more:

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Master of Cannabis Certificate Program

100% online / 42 hrs / 8 courses / 1 yr access

Master the cannabis industry with this all-inclusive certificate program. Led by experts, it covers cultivation, medicine, extraction, cooking, dispensary operations, compliance, and more. Students learn how craft cannabis industry resumes, cover letters, business plan, and plan and pitch deck. In the end, students earn 10 cannabis industry certifications.

Designed For:

The Master of Cannabis Certificate Program is designed for:

  • Grow Facility Careers
  • Cooking and Edible’s Careers
  • Dispensary Careers
  • Budtenders Careers
  • Extraction Facility Careers
  • Cannabis Ancillary Business Careers

Certifications:

Students earn 10 certifications:

  • Cannabis 101 Certification
  • Cannabis Budtender Certification
  • Cannabis as Medicine Certification
  • Cannabis Cooking Certification
  • Cannabis Extraction Certification
  • Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certification
  • Cannabis Business Certification
  • Master Cannabis Indoor Grower Certification
  • Master Cannabis Outdoor Grower Certification
  • Master of Cannabis Certification

Program Outline:

Class 1: Cannabis Basics

Learning objectives: When you complete this class, you’llBasics image 1 be able to describe the cannabis plant, its history, and primary classifications. You’ll also be able to choose appropriate terpenes and cannabinoids for medical purposes, identify common cannabis products, explain how to use them, and interpret cannabis product labels.

Lesson 1: What is Cannabis – You’ll begin with an overview of cannabis origins, cultivars, and strains to insights into the plant's structure, life cycle, and reproductive system, as well as distinctions between hemp and cannabis, and a deeper understanding of the endocannabinoid system.

Lesson 2: Components of Cannabis - In this lesson, you'll dive into the elements found in cannabis, such as THC, CBD, and terpenes, and their effects on patients. You'll also explore different cannabis strains and their potential benefits for various health issues, along with the entourage effect and the interaction between CBD and THC.

Lesson 3: Cannabis Products - In this lesson, we'll simplify the diverse world of cannabis products. You'll learn about dispensary items, consumption methods, product differences, quality factors, CBD:THC ratios, potency labeling, cannabinoids, concentrate types, edible ingredients, cannabis oils, how edibles affect the body, and the advantages of topical products for skin, pain, and inflammation.

Class 2: Cannabis as Medicine

Learning Objectives: Upon completing the CannabisExtraction image As Medicine class, you'll be able to explain the impact of historical events on cannabis laws and public perception. You'll also be able to explain the process of registering as a medical cannabis patient or caregiver and understand how various cannabis treatments can alleviate specific medical symptoms and conditions.

Lesson 1: History of Medical Cannabis - Explore the history of medical cannabis from its ancient roots to its current use for patients. Topics include ancient hemp farming, changes in U.S. cannabis laws, research on medical benefits, regulations, synthetic cannabis medicines, state-level legalization, political policies, ongoing cannabis studies, patient concerns, and advocacy groups.

Lesson 2: Medical Cannabis Programs in the United States and Canada - Study medical cannabis programs in the United States and Canada, including qualifying conditions, patient registration, caregiver registration, and possession limits.

Lesson 3: The Endocannabinoid System - Focus on the endocannabinoid system (ECS), how it interacts with cannabinoids in cannabis, and the potential benefits. Dive into the history of mammals and the ECS, how the ECS regulates various bodily functions, interactions with other systems, and conditions related to ECS deficiency.

Lesson 4: Conditions Treated by Cannabis - Explore the various common medical conditions that can be treated with cannabis and why it's a valuable treatment option. Dive into research on cannabis and the endocannabinoid system, palliative treatments, comparisons with traditional pain medications, and its potential benefits for conditions like arthritis, depression, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, cancer, obesity, and emotional well-being.

Lesson 5: Administering Cannabis - Learn how to guide others in consuming cannabis effectively and finding the right dose, while addressing side effects, drug interactions, and special patient considerations. Learn cannabis administration methods, dosage determination, potential side effects, and interactions with other drugs.

Class 3: Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Fundamentals Fundamentals growing imageof Cannabis Cultivation class, you'll be able to list the steps for planning both indoor and outdoor cannabis gardens, covering strain selection, security, equipment, and lighting. You'll also learn how to create and manage an indoor space for cannabis cultivation, addressing cleaning, airflow, lighting setup, and environment, as well as how to prepare for growing multiple cannabis plants, including equipment selection, media, water, nutrients, and pest management. Lesson 1: Before You Start Growing Cannabis - Learn about essential decisions to make before planting cannabis, including understanding the cannabis plant, its life cycle, propagation methods, and selecting strains. Discover indoor and outdoor garden design, soil and hydroponic cultivation, equipment options, lighting choices, and security considerations. Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Indoor Marijuana Grow Area - Discover how to prepare an efficient indoor marijuana grow space. This lesson covers space requirements, air circulation, lighting setup, temperature and humidity control, and organization in the grow room. Lesson 3: Getting Ready For Your Cannabis Plants - Learn how to prepare for your cannabis plants by selecting the right growing media, understanding water requirements, and choosing nutrients. The lesson also covers essential equipment, drainage improvement, water treatment, and pest management.
Class 4: How to Grow Cannabis
Learning Objectives: By the end of this class, you will be How to Grow Cannabisable to explain the process of starting a cannabis garden using either clones or seeds. You will also be able to describe how to tend to cannabis plants throughout their growth stages, and best practices used in harvesting, drying, trimming, and storing cannabis flowers. Additionally, you will be able to identify and address common challenges such as pests, diseases, and nutrient-related problems that may arise during cannabis cultivation. Lesson 1: Cannabis Clones and Seeds - Dive into the methods of initiating cannabis growth, comparing the merits and challenges of clones versus seeds. Topics include the germination process, clone techniques, seed germination methods, breeding, tending to young plants, and the art of transplanting. Lesson 2: The Vegetative and Flowering Phases of Cannabis - Unlock the secrets of tending to cannabis plants during the vegetative and flowering phases, elevating the quality and quantity of your harvest. Topics encompass pruning, training, transplanting, root care, watering, nutrient management, creating ideal indoor and outdoor environments, identifying male plants, and navigating the pre-flowering stage. Lesson 3: Harvesting, Curing, and Trimming Cannabis - Delve into the critical steps of harvesting, curing, and trimming cannabis, significantly impacting the quality of your final product. Topics cover determining when to harvest, adopting proper harvesting techniques, both wet and dry trimming methods, curing protocols, and effective storage practices. Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Your Cannabis Garden - Equip yourself with the skills to troubleshoot common cannabis cultivation challenges. Topics include pest management, disease control, nutrient-related issues, pH regulation, mending damaged stems and branches, weather-related concerns, lighting complications, and addressing various cultivation complications.
Class 5: Cannabis Cooking & Extraction Methods
Learning Objectives: After finishing the Cannabis Cooking imageCooking and Extraction Methods class, you'll be able to explain trichome principles and differentiate between working with fresh, frozen, and dried cannabis. You'll also be able to describe variations between infusion and extraction techniques, as well as the results of solventless and solvent-based extraction methods. You'll gain insights into decarboxylation, winterization, and emerging infusion/extraction technologies, allowing you to proficiently prepare and use cannabis for various infusion and extraction processes in both home and commercial settings. Lesson 1: Introduction to Cannabis Extraction - Dive into the science of cannabis extraction, essential for mastering the extraction and infusion processes. Explore topics such as trichomes, variations between fresh and dried cannabis, cryopreservation, and extraction methods, including solventless and solvent-based techniques. Lesson 2: Preparing the Cannabis - Elevate the quality and potency of your cannabis products by learning how to select and prepare cannabis materials effectively. Discover insights on choosing plant material, preparing dried and fresh cannabis, decarboxylation procedures, and techniques for processing fresh cannabis for infusion and extraction, including juicing. Lesson 3: Cannabis Infusion and Extraction - Learn to estimate potency, create cannabis oil, craft ethanol tinctures, and engage in solventless extraction methods. Delve into collecting kief and making rosin, all while understanding the use of commercial extraction equipment and the nuances of CO2 extraction. Lesson 4: Straining, Filtering, and Purging Cannabis - Explore the art of straining, filtering, and purging cannabis products to ensure purity and quality. Discover various straining and filtering techniques, equipment options, and methods to remove water from cannabis oil. Learn how to purge ethanol, butane, and propane from concentrates, as well as create different concentrate consistencies. Lesson 5: Cooking with Cannabis - ​​Discover the importance of cannabis potency and proper dosing, how to divide recipes into single servings, and explore cooking with cannabis-infused oils and butters. Delve into cooking with cannabis extracts, mixing concentrates, and crafting cannabis capsules, pills, and flour. Lesson 6: Cannabis Recipes - Explore a collection of cannabis recipes, including beverages, sweet edibles, and savory dishes. Gain insights into estimating potency, making cannabis beverages, adding cannabis oil to drinks, and creating delectable sweet edibles and savory recipes.
Class 6: Cannabis Careers
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis Careers careers imageclass, you will be able to describe the qualifications needed to work in the cannabis industry in a US or Canadian state, province, or territory. You'll also learn how to gain experience in the field, find job openings, create industry-specific resumes and cover letters, and navigate job interviews effectively. You'll gain insights into various cannabis-related career paths, including cultivation, extraction, dispensary operations, and ancillary roles, such as their responsibilities, educational requirements, advancement opportunities, and compensation. Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Industry Workers - This lesson provides essential information about starting a cannabis career in the US or Canada. It covers various aspects, including age requirements, work permit fees, and training mandates for cannabis industry employees in different regions. Lesson 2: Cannabis Career Basics - Learn the fundamentals of launching your cannabis career. Discover where to find cannabis industry jobs, create effective marijuana resumes and cover letters, and excel in interviews. Explore job-hunting resources, networking opportunities, and tips for showcasing your skills from other industries on your cannabis resume. Lesson 3: Cannabis Cultivation Careers - Delve into the world of cannabis cultivation careers, including marijuana growers, trimmers, and packagers. Understand the regulations, responsibilities, educational requirements, experience prerequisites, potential for advancement, wages, and skills needed for these roles. Gain insights into the diverse paths within cannabis cultivation. Lesson 4: Marijuana Processing Careers - Explore opportunities in cannabis processing, from commercial kitchens to extraction facilities and infused-product factories. Learn about roles like lab technicians, laboratory managers, extraction specialists, and kitchen employees. Understand the specific regulations, responsibilities, educational requirements, experience prerequisites, advancement possibilities, salaries, and essential skills for these positions. Lesson 5: Cannabis Dispensary Careers - Discover the ins and outs of cannabis dispensary businesses and careers, including budtenders, cannabis educators, assistants, guides, and managers. Gain knowledge about strain differences, weight conversions, dosing, and ingredients for home cooking. Understand the regulations, responsibilities, educational prerequisites, experience requirements, potential for career growth, wages, and critical skills for budtenders and dispensary managers. Lesson 6: Ancillary Cannabis Careers - Explore various ancillary cannabis careers beyond the cannabis plant, such as cannabis accountants, lawyers, compliance consultants, delivery drivers, doctors, inventory managers, PR and marketing professionals, packaging designers, realtors, sales representatives, researchers, security guards, staffing agents, tour guides, web developers, writers, editors, and journalists. Learn about the responsibilities, educational or experience requirements, and salary prospects for these roles.
Class 7: Cannabis Business
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis business imageBusiness class, you'll be able to check if business license applications are open in a US or Canadian Province. You'll also learn how to secure a business license, understand the challenges in the cannabis industry, create a cannabis business plan and pitch deck, and grasp various aspects of cannabis business operations, marketing, and legal considerations. Additionally, you'll learn how to develop plans for starting and managing cannabis cultivation, extraction, and dispensary businesses, as well as gain insights into the challenges of ancillary cannabis businesses. Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Businesses - In this lesson, you'll explore the process of obtaining a license to operate a cannabis business in the US or Canada. You'll gain insights into the specific requirements for cannabis business applications in different regions, including age restrictions, permit fees, and mandatory training, and mandatory inventory tracking. Lesson 2: Cannabis Business Basics - This lesson covers the essentials of planning your cannabis business journey, from crafting a marijuana business plan to addressing common challenges. Topics include challenges in banking, changing regulations, and taxes. You'll also learn about market analysis, pricing, specialization, patents, marketing, sales strategies, financing, and the importance of a pitch deck. The lesson sheds light on advertising challenges, cannabis holidays, transport regulations, inventory management, insurance, and legal considerations. Lesson 3: Cannabis Cultivation Businesses - This lesson guides you through the intricate aspects of establishing a marijuana cultivation business. It helps you set up a successful cannabis cultivation venture while avoiding common pitfalls. Topics include planning, financing, choosing strains, and complying with regulations. Lesson 4: Cannabis Processing Businesses - Learn about the fundamental decisions necessary for running a successful cannabis manufacturing business. This lesson covers various aspects, including financing, licensing, property selection, equipment purchase, and setting up extraction facilities and infused-product kitchens. Lesson 5: Cannabis Dispensary Businesses - This lesson explains how to navigate legal considerations, store planning, and community attitudes when establishing a cannabis dispensary. Topics include location selection, store setup, product quality, customer service, and security. Lesson 6: Ancillary Businesses to the Cannabis Industry - Discover the world of ancillary cannabis businesses that offer services to cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary operations. This lesson provides insights into various ancillary businesses, such as compliance and consulting firms, test labs, delivery services, packaging design, equipment suppliers, and more.
Class 8: Cannabis Laws and Regulations
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis Laws imageLaws and Regulations course, you will have the knowledge to explain the permitted amounts of cannabis for possession and cultivation in a single US state or Canadian Province. You will also be able to outline the historical and present status of US federal cannabis policies, as well as Canadian federal cannabis policies. You will be capable of explaining the legal cannabis possession and cultivation allowances in a specific Canadian Province, and you'll understand the cannabis regulations in a country outside of the US and Canada. Lesson 1: Cannabis Laws in the United States - Explore cannabis laws in the US, including the history of cannabis policies, federal and state regulations, court cases, penalties, and the intersection of federal and state laws. Understand the rules regarding cannabis possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, trafficking, and CBD access in states where it's prohibited, as well as medical and recreational cannabis programs. Lesson 2: Cannabis Laws in Canada - Learn about the evolution of cannabis policies in Canada, from prohibition to legalization for medical and recreational use. Understand Canada's federal medical cannabis program, federal laws on possession, public consumption, distribution, and cultivation, and how cannabis laws differ in provinces and territories. Lesson 3: Cannabis Laws in Other Countries - Discover cannabis laws worldwide, crucial for professionals traveling internationally. Gain insights into the legal landscape of over 50 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and many others, with a focus on possession, cultivation, and distribution regulations. Stay updated as global cannabis laws evolve.
Handouts and Resources:

Handouts and resources available for download:

  1. Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
  2. Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
  3. Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
  4. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
  5. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
  6. Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
  7. Chart: Entourage Effects
  8. Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
  9. Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
  10. How To Become A Medical Cannabis Caregiver
  11. Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
  12. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Basics
  13. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Business Plan
  14. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
  15. Definitions: Cannabis Business Terms
  16. Sample: Blunt Royale Business Plan
  17. Sample: Blunt Royale Pitch Deck
  18. How to Become a Master of Cannabis
  19. How to Become a Marijuana Entrepreneur
  20. How to Become a Cannabis Budtender
  21. How to Become a Cannabis Chef
  22. How to Become a Cannabis Dispensary Manager
  23. How To Become A Cannabis Extraction Technician
  24. How to Become a Professional Marijuana Grower
  25. MS Word Template: Cannabis Cover Letter Builder
  26. MS Word Template: Cannabis Resume Builder
  27. Sample: Cover Letter For Dispensary Manager
  28. Sample: Cover Letter For Entry Level Cannabis Grower
  29. Sample: Resume For Dispensary Manager
  30. Sample: Resume For Entry Level Cannabis Grower
  31. Calculator: Batter Weight Per Serving
  32. Calculator: How Much Cannabis Concentrate To Use
  33. Calculator: How Much Infused Cannabis Oil To Use
  34. Calculator: Multiple Cannabis Recipe Infusion
  35. Calculator: Single Cannabis Recipe Infusion
  36. Information Sheet: Terpene and Cannabinoid Chemistry
  37. Procedure: How to Make Bubble Hash
  38. Procedure: How To Make Cannabis Oil
  39. Procedure: How to Make Cannabis Rosin At Home
  40. Recipe Cards: Ten Delicious Cannabis Recipes
  41. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Cooking And Extractions
  42. Definitions: Cannabis Cooking And Extraction Terms
  43. Calculator: Required Air Exchange (CFM)
  44. Calculator: Required Lumens for Growing Cannabis
  45. Calculator: Time From Seed To Smoke
  46. Chart: Soil Systems Vs. Soil-less Systems
  47. Checklist: Cannabis Plant Disease And Pest Prevention
  48. Flowchart: Deciding How To Grow Cannabis
  49. Flowchart: Deciding What To Grow Cannabis
  50. Flowchart: Deciding Where To Grow Cannabis
  51. Information Sheet: Top Ten Cannabis Grow Mistakes
  52. Information Sheet: Top Ten Cannabis Grow Tips
  53. Procedure: Check And Correct Water pH for Cannabis
  54. Supplemental Reading List: Fundamentals Of Cannabis Cultivation
  55. Chart: Optimal Indoor Garden Conditions At Each Growth Stage
  56. Information Sheet: Identifying Male And Female Cannabis Plants
  57. Procedure: How To Clone Cannabis Plants
  58. Procedure: How to Germinate Weed Seeds
  59. Procedure: How To Trim Cannabis By Hand
  60. Supplemental Reading List: How To Grow Cannabis
  61. Definitions: Cannabis Cultivation Terminology
  62. Information Sheet: Cannabis Plant Nutrient Disorders
  63. Information Sheet: Common Cannabis Plant Diseases
  64. Information Sheet: Common Cannabis Plant Pests
  65. Definitions: Cannabis Legal Terminology
  66. Chart: Cannabis Interactions With Other Drugs
  67. Information Sheet: First Aid for Cannabis Side Effects
  68. Information Sheet: Top Ten Symptoms Relieved By Cannabis
  69. Procedure: 6-Day Cannabis Sensitization Protocol
  70. Procedure: Finding the Right Dose of Cannabis
  71. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis As Medicine
  72. Definitions: Cannabis Medical Terminology
  • 42 hours of required training
  • 125 hours of optional content
  • 72 downloadable resources
  • 8 E-books by Ed Rosenthal
  • 10 industry certifications
  • 365 days of access
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cannabis budtender certification course

Budtender Certification Program

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$799

$399 USD

Learn the skills you need to work in a cannabis or hemp dispensary. Course materials include:

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Cannabis Budtender Certification Program

100% online / 7 hrs / 4 courses / 1 yr access

Led by dispensary owners and industry experts, students explore cannabis fundamentals, gaining expertise in product knowledge, patient guidance, and industry requirements. Students also learn how to craft tailored resumes, ensuring success in landing and advancing their budtending careers.

Designed For:

The Cannabis Budtender Certification Program is designed for:

  • Recreational Cannabis Budtender
  • Medical Cannabis Budtender
  • Hemp/CBD Budtender
  • Cannabis Associate
  • Cannabis Compassionate Care Assistant

Program Outline:

Class 1: Intro to Cannabis Basics and Budtending


Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Intro 14Cannabis Basics and Budtending class, you'll acquire the expertise to converse about the cannabis plant, diving into its roots and primary classifications (indica, sativa, hybrid, ruderalis). Additionally, you'll gain the capacity to explain the essential components of cannabis and their effects, list common cannabis products, understand their application, and explain labels on cannabis products.

Lesson 1: What is Cannabis? - Cannabis plays many roles, from leisure to healing. This lesson unveils the roots of the cannabis plant, illuminating its diverse classifications. You'll also become familiar with its components, seeds, and an introduction to the endocannabinoid system.

Lesson 2: Components of Cannabis - In this lesson, we dive into the critical components found in marijuana, including cannabinoids and terpenes, and how they interact with our bodies. We'll journey through terms like the entourage effect, exploring how cannabis and its elements can influence feelings of anxiety, appetite, memory, and various health conditions.

Lesson 3: Cannabis Products - This lesson dissects the differences between these products, CBD:THC ratios, potency labels, and the skill of interpreting product information. You'll also uncover various methods of consumption and develop the ability to distinguish between high and low-quality cannabis products.

Class 2: Intro to Cannabis as Medicine and Budtending


Learning Objectives: After finishing the Intro Cannabis as17 Medicine and Budtending class, you'll be equipped to understand the history of medical cannabis in the US, guide individuals on registering as medical cannabis patients or caregivers in various regions, identify states with medical cannabis use, specify possession and cultivation limits, and demonstrate proper use of various cannabis administration methods, including dosage, side effects, and interactions.

Lesson 1: History of Medical Cannabis - This lesson explores the roots of cannabis as a medicinal remedy and its evolution over time. It dives into ancient hemp cultivation, marijuana's role in the US Pharmacopoeia, historical cannabis legislation, public research studies on marijuana, US political policies, and the history of cannabis research on various components.

Lesson 2: Medical Cannabis Programs in the United States and Canada - In this lesson, you'll discover the qualifying conditions and registration processes for medical cannabis programs in different US states, as well as Canada. It covers a wide range of medical conditions treated by cannabis and details on registering as a medical marijuana patient or caregiver, along with possession and cultivation regulations.

Lesson 3: The Endocannabinoid System - This lesson provides insights into the body's endocannabinoid system and its interaction with cannabinoids. It touches on the history of mammals and the endocannabinoid system, the role of cannabis in maintaining a healthy endocannabinoid system, and the consequences of a deficient endocannabinoid system.

Lesson 4: Conditions Treated by Cannabis - This lesson focuses on common medical symptoms alleviated by cannabis. It delves into peer-reviewed research on marijuana and the endocannabinoid system, palliative cannabis treatments, and symptoms relieved by cannabis, including pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, and more.

Lesson 5: Administering Cannabis - Learn about various methods of consuming cannabis and how to guide customers and patients into the right dosage. This lesson covers cannabis administration methods, finding the appropriate dose, sensitization protocols, avoiding adverse effects, and cannabis interactions with other drugs and alternative modalities.

Class 3: Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers


Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis 16Dispensary and Budtender Careers class, you'll have the skills to explain the requirements for working as a budtender in the cannabis industry in a specific US state, Canadian province, or territory. You'll also know how to gain experience, find job openings, create a tailored resume and cover letter for the cannabis industry, succeed in job interviews, and comprehend the responsibilities, education, experience, growth prospects, compensation, and necessary skills for primary roles in cannabis dispensaries and as budtenders.

Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Industry Workers - This lesson provides essential information about the prerequisites for working in a dispensary in the cannabis industry in the United States or Canada. It covers age requirements, work permits, fees, and training needs, ensuring you have a solid understanding of the legal aspects of a cannabis career.

Lesson 2: Cannabis Career Basics - Discover the basics of launching a dispensary career in the cannabis industry, from finding job opportunities through job boards, social media, and networking to crafting a standout resume and cover letter tailored to the marijuana sector. Learn effective strategies for job hunting in this burgeoning field.

Lesson 3: Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers - Explore the world of cannabis dispensary careers in detail. This lesson covers various dispensary job positions, including budtenders and managers, as well as their responsibilities, education requirements, salary potential, and essential job skills. Understand how to assist customers with medical cannabis product recommendations for specific conditions.

Class 4: Intro to Cannabis Laws/Regulations and Budtending
Learning Objectives: After finishing the Intro to Cannabis 18Laws/Regulations and Budtending class, you'll be able to explain the current federal cannabis policies in the United States and Canada. Additionally, you'll have the skills to describe the legal boundaries regarding cannabis possession and cultivation in a chosen US state and a Canadian province or territory. Lesson 1: Cannabis Laws in the United States - This lesson covers federal and state regulations, public views, legal issues, important court cases, federal laws, privacy, firearms, and provides insights into medical and recreational programs, including details on cannabis possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, and trafficking. Lesson 2: Cannabis Laws in Canada - This lesson shines a spotlight on the Cannabis Act, federal healthcare initiatives, the role of Health Canada, qualifying conditions, and federal rules governing possession, public usage, distribution, and cultivation. Additionally, it illuminates the distinct regulations present in Canadian provinces and territories.
Handouts and Resources:
Handouts and resources can be downloaded:
  1. Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
  2. Definitions: Cannabis Legal Terminology
  3. Information Sheet: Top Ten Symptoms Relieved By Cannabis
  4. Ebook: First Aid for Cannabis Side Effects
  5. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
  6. Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
  7. Definitions: Cannabis Medical Terminology
  8. How to Become a Cannabis Budtender
  9. How to Become a Cannabis Dispensary Manager
  10. How to Become a Master of Cannabis
  11. Sample: Cover Letter For Entry Level Grower
  12. Sample: Resume For Entry Level Grower
  13. Sample: Cover Letter For Dispensary Manager
  14. Sample: Resume For Dispensary Manager
  15. Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
  16. Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
  17. Chart: Entourage Effects
  18. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
  19. How to Become a Cannabis Entrepreneur
  20. Procedure: 6-Day Cannabis Sensitization Protocol
  21. Procedure: Finding the Right Dose
  22. How To Become A Medical Cannabis Caregiver
  23. Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
  24. Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
  25. Chart: Cannabis Interactions With Other Drugs
  26. Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
  • 7 hours of required training
  • 10 hours of optional content
  • 26 downloadable resources
  • 1 E-book by Ed Rosenthal
  • 1 industry certification
  • 365 days of access
cannabis budtender certification badge
cannabis growing certification course

Master Cannabis Growing Certification Program

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$799

$399 USD

Learn how to grow premium cannabis in both home and commercial settings through:

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Master Cannabis Grower Certificate Program

100% online / 23 hrs / 6 courses / 1 yr access

This program is led by Master Growers and industry experts, including Guru of Ganja, Ed Rosenthal. Students will learn cannabis growing fundamentals, cultivation techniques, and explore growing career opportunities. They will also learn how to write a cannabis-specific resume and cover letter, enhancing their chances of success after completing the program.

Designed For:

The Master Cannabis Grower Certificate Program is designed for:

  • Indoor Cannabis Growing Careers
  • Outdoor Cannabis Growing Careers
  • Cannabis Trimmers
  • Cannabis Packagers
  • Cannabis Harvesters
  • Cannabis Caregivers

Program Outline:

Class 1: Intro to Cannabis Basics and Cultivation
Learning Objectives: After successfully finishing the Introgrow 19 Cannabis Basics and Cultivation course, you will possess the knowledge to discuss the cannabis plant, covering its origins and primary classifications (indica, sativa, hybrid, ruderalis). Additionally, you'll have the ability to clarify the key elements of cannabis and their impacts, enumerate prevalent cannabis products, grasp their usage, and interpret cannabis product labels. Lesson 1: What is Cannabis? - Growing cannabis serves many purposes both recreationally and medically. This lesson uncovers the origins of the cannabis plant, shedding light on different classifications. You'll also get acquainted with its components, seeds, and an introduction to the endocannabinoid system. Lesson 2: Components of Cannabis - In this lesson, we dive into the compounds within marijuana, including cannabinoids and terpenes, and their interactions with the human body. We'll navigate terms like the entourage effect, exploring how cannabis and its elements can impact anxiety, appetite, memory, and various health conditions. Lesson 3: Cannabis Products - As the cannabis industry flourishes, understanding the vast array of available products becomes crucial. This lesson dissects the distinctions between these products, CBD:THC ratios, potency labels, and the art of interpreting product information. You'll also uncover diverse consumption methods and learn to discern the qualities of high and low-quality cannabis products.
Class 2: Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation
Learning Objectives: In the Fundamentals of Cannabis grow 18Cultivation class, you'll learn how to plan indoor and outdoor cannabis gardens, covering strain selection, security, equipment, and lighting. You'll also discover how to set up and manage an indoor cultivation space, considering cleanliness, airflow, lighting, and the environment. Additionally, you'll acquire knowledge for growing multiple cannabis plants, including equipment, media, water, nutrients, and pest control. Lesson 1: Before you Start Growing - Explore crucial decisions before cultivation, including understanding the cannabis plant, its life cycle, propagation, and strain selection. This lesson also offers insights into designing indoor and outdoor gardens, choosing soil or hydroponics, selecting equipment, lighting, and addressing security. Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Indoor Marijuana Grow Area - Learn the essentials of establishing an efficient indoor marijuana cultivation area, covering space, air circulation, lighting, temperature, humidity, and organizing cannabis strains. Lesson 3: Getting Ready For Your Cannabis - Understand how to prepare for successful cannabis cultivation, including selecting growing media, managing water, choosing nutrients, and essential equipment, drainage, water treatment, and pest control strategies.
Class 3: How to Grow Cannabis
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the How to Growgrow 17 Cannabis class, you will be able to describe how to start a cannabis garden from clones or seeds. You’ll be able to explain various techniques for nurturing cannabis plants throughout their growth stages, acquire insights into effective methods for harvesting, drying, trimming, and storing cannabis flowers, and identify and address common challenges like pests, diseases, and nutrient-related issues that may arise during cannabis cultivation. Lesson 1: Cannabis Clones and Seeds - Explore different ways to start a cannabis garden, comparing the advantages and challenges of clones and seeds. Topics include germination, clone techniques, seed germination methods, breeding, caring for young plants, and transplanting. Lesson 2: Vegetative and Flowering Stages of Cannabis - Learn how to nurture cannabis plants during the vegetative and flowering phases, enhancing harvest quality, and yields. Topics include pruning, training, transplanting, root care, watering, nutrients, indoor and outdoor conditions, male plant identification, and pre-flowering stage management. Lesson 3: Harvesting, Curing, and Trimming Cannabis - Discover the crucial steps of harvesting, curing, and trimming cannabis, impacting the final product's quality. Topics include determining the harvest time, proper harvesting techniques, wet and dry trimming, curing procedures, and storage methods. Lesson 4: Cannabis Garden Troubleshooting - Learn how to troubleshoot common cannabis cultivation challenges. Topics include pest control, disease management, nutrient issues, pH control, stem and branch repair, weather damage, light problems, and various cultivation concerns.
Class 4: Cannabis Cultivation Careers
Learning Objectives: After finishing the Cannabis grow 15Cultivation Careers class, you'll understand the requirements for working in the cannabis cultivation industry in a particular US state, Canadian province, or territory. You'll also discover how to gain experience in cannabis cultivation, find job opportunities, and create a specialized resume and cover letter. Additionally, you'll learn the skills to excel in job interviews and understand the roles, responsibilities, education, experience, career potential, pay, and essential skills for key cannabis cultivation jobs like grower, trimmer, and packager. Lesson 1: Government Requirements For Cannabis Workers - This lesson provides essential insights into how to launch a cannabis career in the US or Canada. You'll delve into crucial topics such as age requirements, work permit fees, training mandates, and legal obligations necessary to embark on a successful journey within the cannabis industry. Lesson 2: Cannabis Career Basics - In this lesson, discover the fundamental steps to kickstart your cannabis cultivation career. Explore how to locate cannabis job opportunities through various channels, including job boards, social media, and networking events. Uncover valuable tips for crafting an impressive marijuana grower resume and cover letter, and learn how to leverage skills from other industries to enhance your chances of securing your desired role. Lesson 3: Cannabis Cultivation Careers - This lesson explores the opportunities in marijuana cultivation, including careers in growering, trimming, and packaging. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulations, responsibilities, education prerequisites, experience requirements, potential for advancement, expected wages, and essential skills for each position.
Class 5: Cannabis Cultivation Business
Learning Objectives: After completing the Cannabis Ai7Cultivation Business class, you'll be able to check if a cannabis cultivation business license application is open in a specific US state or Canadian province. You’ll also be able to outline the steps to obtain a business license, grasp cannabis cultivation industry challenges, and understand various aspects of cannabis business. This includes marketing, transportation, and legal considerations. You'll also learn how to create a business plan, manage inventory, and develop a plan for starting and running a cannabis cultivation business. Lesson 1: Government Requirements For Cannabis Businesses - In this lesson, explore the steps needed to obtain a license for running a cannabis cultivation business. We delve into various topics, such as tracking inventory, licenses for medical and recreational marijuana businesses, fees, and Canadian cannabis regulations. Lesson 2: Cannabis Business Basics - This lesson covers the essentials of planning your cannabis business operation. We discuss challenges, competition, creating a business plan and pitch deck, pricing, marketing and sales, financial aspects, advertising, and even transportation and inventory management in the cannabis industry. Lesson 3: Cannabis Cultivation Businesses - This lesson guides you through the process of launching a successful marijuana cultivation business. It helps you avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. Topics include preparing for the venture, financing options, setting up indoor and outdoor cultivation facilities, daily operations, staffing, and selecting the right cannabis strains to grow.
Class 6: Intro to Cannabis Laws/Regulations and Cultivation
Learning Objectives: By the end of the Intro to Cannabisgrow 9 Laws/Regulations and Cultivation class, you'll be equipped to clarify the existing federal cannabis regulations in the United States and Canada. You’ll be able to outline the permissible limits for cannabis possession and cultivation in a specific U.S. state and a Canadian province or territory. Lesson 1: Cannabis Laws in the United States - Get to know adult use, medical, and recreational cannabis programs in each state. This lesson introduces federal and state regulations, public support, legal interactions, court cases, federal laws, privacy concerns, firearms, the DEA, and provides insights into medical and recreational programs. You'll also explore the specifics of cannabis possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, and trafficking. Lesson 2: Cannabis Laws in Canada - Discover Canadian cannabis laws following nationwide legalization. This lesson centers on the Cannabis Act, federal medical programs, Health Canada's role, qualifying conditions, and federal possession, public consumption, distribution, and cultivation laws. Additionally, it sheds light on the distinct regulations within Canadian provinces and territories.
Handouts and Resources:


Handouts and resources can be downloaded:

  1. Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
  2. Definitions: Cannabis Legal Terminology
  3. Definitions: Cannabis Business Terms
  4. Definitions: Cannabis Cultivation Terminology
  5. Information Sheet: Common Cannabis Plant Pests
  6. Information Sheet: Common Cannabis Plant Diseases
  7. Information Sheet: Cannabis Plant Nutrient Disorders
  8. Information Sheet: Top Ten Cannabis Grow Tips
  9. Information Sheet: Top Ten Cannabis Grow Mistakes
  10. MS Word Template: Cover Letter Builder
  11. MS Word Template: Resume Builder
  12. How to Become a Professional Marijuana Grower
  13. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
  14. Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
  15. How to Become a Cannabis Expert
  16. How to Become a Marijuana Entrepreneur
  17. Sample: Cover Letter For Entry Level Grower
  18. Sample: Resume For Entry Level Grower
  19. Sample: Cover Letter For Dispensary Manager
  20. Sample: Resume For Dispensary Manager
  21. Sample: Blunt Royale Business Plan
  22. Sample: Blunt Royale Pitch Deck
  23. Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
  24. Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
  25. Chart: Entourage Effects
  26. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
  27. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
  28. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Business Plan
  29. How To Become A Medical Cannabis Caregiver
  30. Checklist: Plant Disease And Pest Prevention
  31. Procedure: Check And Correct Water pH
  32. Flowchart: Deciding How To Grow
  33. Chart: Soil Systems Vs. Soil-less Systems
  34. Flowchart: Deciding Where To Grow
  35. Flowchart: Deciding What To Grow
  36. Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
  37. Supplemental Reading List: Fundamentals Of Cannabis Cultivation
  38. Calculator: Required Air Exchange (CFM)
  39. Calculator: Time From Seed To Smoke
  40. Calculator: Required Lumens
  41. Chart: Optimal Indoor Garden Conditions At Each Growth Stage
  42. Procedure: How To Trim Cannabis By Hand
  43. Supplemental Reading List: How To Grow Cannabis
  44. Information Sheet: Identifying Male And Female Plants
  45. Procedure: How to Germinate Seeds
  46. Procedure: How To Clone Cannabis Plants
  47. Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
  48. Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
  • 23 hours of required training
  • 85 hours of optional content
  • 48 downloadable resources
  • 6 E-books by Ed Rosenthal
  • 1 industry certification
  • 365 days of access
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cannabis extractions certification course

Cannabis Extraction Certification Program

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$799

$399 USD

Learn about marijuana concentrates and extractions! This includes how to open, manage, or work at a hemp or marijuana extraction business. Course materials include:

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Cannabis Extraction Certification Program

100% online / 13.5 hrs / 5 courses / 1 yr access

Explore cannabis concentrate production with our Extraction Certification Program. Guided by professionals, learn the latest methods, trichome science, and techniques for various cannabis forms. Master solventless and solvent-based extraction, decarboxylation, and modern technologies. Students will acquire skills for crafting resumes and cover letters, securing employment in extraction facilities.

Designed For:

The Cannabis Extraction Certification Program is designed for:
  • Cannabis Extraction Careers
  • Cannabis Extraction Technician
  • Cannabis Extraction Manager
  • Cannabis Extraction Facility Owner
  • Cannabis Chemist

Program Outline:

Class 1: Intro to Cannabis Basics and Extractions
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Intro11 1 Cannabis Basics and Extractions, you'll be able to describe the cannabis plant, delving into its roots and primary classifications (indica, sativa, hybrid, ruderalis). Additionally, you'll gain the capacity to explain the essential components of cannabis and their effects, list common cannabis products, understand their application, and decipher labels on cannabis products. Lesson 1: What is Cannabis? - Cannabis serves various purposes, from recreation to healing. This lesson uncovers the origins of the cannabis plant, shedding light on its diverse forms like sativa, indica, hybrid, and ruderalis. You'll also get to know its components, seeds, and receive an introduction to the endocannabinoid system. Lesson 2: Components of Cannabis - In this lesson, we explore the crucial components present in marijuana, including cannabinoids and terpenes, and their interactions with our bodies. We'll navigate terms like the entourage effect, examining how cannabis and its elements can impact emotions like anxiety, appetite, memory, and various health conditions. Lesson 3: Cannabis Products - As the cannabis industry flourishes, grasping the wide array of available products becomes vital to understanding the extraction world. This lesson dissects the distinctions between these products, CBD:THC ratios, potency labels, and the art of interpreting product information. You'll also uncover various methods of consumption and develop the ability to distinguish between high and low-quality cannabis products.
Class 2: Cannabis Extraction Methods
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis 12 1Extraction Methods class, you will be able to understand the science behind trichomes, distinguish between fresh, frozen, and dried cannabis, and explain the contrast between infusion and extraction techniques. You'll also be able to explain solventless and solvent-based extraction methods, comprehend decarboxylation, winterization, and modern extraction technologies, and learn how to prepare cannabis for extraction. Additionally, you'll gain knowledge about creating tinctures, extractions, and estimating potency, as well as the processes of straining, filtering, and purging solvents in both home and commercial settings. Lesson 1: Introduction to Cannabis Extraction - Learn the science behind cannabis extraction, a key step in creating various cannabis products. This lesson delves into trichomes, different cannabis forms, drying methods, infusion vs. extraction, and various extraction techniques, from solventless to solvent-based. Lesson 2: Preparing the Cannabis - Properly preparing cannabis before extraction greatly affects the final product's quality. This lesson covers selecting plant material, preparing dried and fresh cannabis, and decarboxylation techniques. Lesson 3: Cannabis Extraction - Explore various extraction methods, and . gain an understanding of potency estimation, how to make homemade tinctures, and solventless extraction like bubble hash and rosin, solvent-based extraction, CO2 extraction. Lesson 4: Straining, Filtering, and Purging Cannabis - Master the art of straining, filtering, and purging in cannabis extraction. Learn about different straining and filtering methods, equipment, purging techniques, and storing various cannabis products, from tinctures to rosin.
Class 3: Cannabis Extraction Careers
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis13 1 Extraction Careers class, you'll be able to understand the prerequisites for working in the cannabis industry in a specific US state, Canadian province, or territory. You'll also learn how to gain experience in the industry, find job openings, craft a tailored resume and cover letter, succeed in job interviews, and comprehend the roles, responsibilities, education, experience, growth prospects, compensation, and necessary skills for careers in cannabis extraction facilities. Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Industry Workers - Discover the essential information regarding age and permit requirements for starting a cannabis extraction career in the United States or Canada. This lesson delves into specific age requirements, work permit fees, necessary training, and the legal aspects applicable to various cannabis industry roles. Lesson 2: Cannabis Career Basics - Equip yourself with the knowledge to kickstart your cannabis extraction career, including specific job hunting strategies for extraction careers, resume and cover letter crafting specific for the extraction industry, networking tips, and how to leverage your skills for success in the industry. Lesson 3: Marijunana Extraction Careers - Uncover the opportunities within cannabis extraction facilities and gain insight into job roles, regulations, educational prerequisites, experience requirements, advancement prospects, salaries, and the essential skills needed for positions like Cannabis Lab Technician, Marijuana Laboratory Manager, and Cannabis Extraction Specialists.
Class 4: Cannabis Extraction Business
Learning Objectives: After finishing the Cannabis14 2 Extraction Business course, you'll be equipped to apply for a cannabis extraction license in the US or Canada, comprehend industry challenges, craft effective business plans and pitch decks, and elucidate key aspects of cannabis business operations, including marketing, transportation, inventory, insurance, compliance, and closures. You'll also learn how to create a strategy for launching and overseeing a cannabis extraction facility, covering financing, property acquisition, construction, equipment procurement, and wholesale sales. Lesson 1: Government Requirements For Cannabis Businesses - Dive into the process of obtaining a license to operate a cannabis extraction business. This lesson provides an insightful journey through the prerequisites for cannabis business applications in various legal states, provinces, and territories in the United States and Canada. Lesson 2: Cannabis Business Basics - This lesson covers the fundamentals of planning your cannabis extraction business, including crafting and presenting your marijuana business plan and tackling common challenges that may arise. Lesson 3: Cannabis Extraction Business - In this lesson, explore the fundamental decisions necessary for the success of a cannabis extraction business. We guide you through the specifics of establishing an extraction facility, from initial preparations and financing to property selection, construction, equipment procurement, and product inventory tracking.
Class 5: Intro to Cannabis Laws/Regulations and Extractions


Learning Objectives: Once you complete the Intro15 1 to Cannabis Laws/Regulations and Extractions class, you'll be able to provide insights into the current federal cannabis regulations in the United States and Canada. You'll also be equipped to outline the legal guidelines concerning cannabis possession and cultivation in a specific US state and a Canadian province.

Lesson 1: Cannabis Laws in the United States - This lesson takes you through federal and state regulations, public opinions, legal matters, significant court cases, federal legislation, privacy issues, firearms, and provides insights into medical and recreational programs. It also dives into the specifics of cannabis possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, and trafficking.

Lesson 2: Cannabis Laws in Canada - Explore Canadian cannabis laws in the wake of nationwide legalization. This lesson spotlights the Cannabis Act, federal medical initiatives, the role of Health Canada, qualifying conditions, and federal regulations on possession, public use, distribution, and cultivation. Additionally, it sheds light on the distinctive regulations in Canadian provinces and territories.

Handouts and Resources:
Handouts and resources can be downloaded:
  1. Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
  2. Definitions: Cannabis Legal Terminology
  3. Definitions: Cannabis Business Terms
  4. Definitions: Cannabis Cooking And Extraction Terms
  5. Recipe Cards: Ten Delicious Cannabis Recipes
  6. MS Word Template: Cover Letter Builder
  7. MS Word Template: Resume Builder
  8. How to Become a Cannabis Chef
  9. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
  10. Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
  11. How to Become a Cannabis Expert
  12. How to Become a Marijuana Entrepreneur
  13. Sample: Cover Letter For Entry Level Grower
  14. Sample: Resume For Entry Level Grower
  15. Sample: Cover Letter For Dispensary Manager
  16. Sample: Resume For Dispensary Manager
  17. Sample: Blunt Royale Pitch Deck
  18. Sample: Blunt Royale Business Plan
  19. Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
  20. Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
  21. Chart: Entourage Effects
  22. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
  23. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
  24. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Business Plan
  25. How To Become A Medical Cannabis Caregiver
  26. Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
  27. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Cooking And Extraction
  28. Procedure: How To Make Cannabis Oil
  29. Calculator: Single Recipe Infusion
  30. Calculator: Batter Weight Per Serving
  31. Calculator: How Much Concentrate To Use
  32. Calculator: How Much Infused Oil To Use
  33. Calculator: Multiple Recipe Infusion
  34. Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
  35. Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
  • 13.5 hours of required training
  • 66 hours of optional content
  • 35 downloadable resources
  • 4 E-books by Ed Rosenthal
  • 1 industry certification
  • 365 days of access
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Open a Cannabis Business Certification Program

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$799

$399 USD

Gain the skills necessary to set up and operate a business legally growing, cooking, extracting, and selling marijuana and hemp. Course materials include:

Cannabis Business Certification Program

100% online / 13 hrs / 4 courses / 1 yr access

Led by experienced cannabis experts, students will gain the skills to open and run any business in the booming cannabis industry. They will explore all the unique aspects of the industry, including grow facilities, extraction facilities, manufacturing facilities, and dispensary operations. They will leave the program prepared for a career in the cannabis industry.

Designed For:

The Cannabis Business Certification Program is designed for:
  • Cannabis Growing Facility Manager/Owner
  • Cannabis Dispensary Manager/Owner
  • Cannabis Extraction facility Manager/Owner
  • Edibles Facility Manager/Owner
  • Hemp/CBD Business Manager/Owner
  • Cannabis Brand Strategist
  • Cannabis Business consultant

Program Outline:

Class 1: Cannabis Basics and Business


Learning objectives: Be able to explain the cannabis 1 2plant, its historical significance, and its classifications. Describe how to select suitable terpenes and cannabinoids for medicinal purposes, recognize common cannabis products, explain their usage, and effectively decipher cannabis product labels.

Lesson 1: What is Cannabis – Explore the fundamentals of cannabis, including its origins, cultivars, and various strains. Delve into the plant's anatomy, life cycle, reproductive processes, and distinguish between hemp and cannabis. Gain insights into the endocannabinoid system.

Lesson 2: Components of Cannabis - Dive into the components found in cannabis, including THC, CBD, and terpenes, and their therapeutic effects. Explore strains and their potential benefits for various health conditions. Examine the entourage effect and the interplay between CBD and THC.

Lesson 3: Cannabis Products - Learn about items available in dispensaries, diverse consumption methods, product variations, factors affecting quality, CBD:THC ratios, potency labeling, cannabinoids, types of concentrates, edible ingredients, cannabis oils, the physiological effects of edibles, and the advantages of topical products for addressing skin issues, pain, and inflammation.

Class 2: Cannabis Careers and Business
Learning Objectives: After finishing the Cannabis Careers 3 2and Business class, you'll be able to find the requirements for working in the cannabis industry in the US or Canada. You'll also acquire skills to gain practical experience, discover job opportunities, craft industry-focused resumes and cover letters, and master successful job interviews. Additionally, you'll gain insights into different cannabis career paths, like cultivation, extraction, dispensary work, and other related roles, understanding their responsibilities, educational needs, chances for advancement, and compensation. Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Industry Workers - In this lesson, you'll get crucial info on how to start a cannabis career in the United States or Canada. It covers age requirements, fees for work permits, and mandatory training for cannabis industry jobs in different regions. Lesson 2: Cannabis Career Basics - Explore the basics of entering the cannabis industry. Learn where to find cannabis jobs, create effective resumes and cover letters, and excel in interviews. Discover valuable job-hunting resources and how to highlight skills from other industries on your cannabis resume. Lesson 3: Cannabis Cultivation Careers - Dive into the world of cannabis cultivation, including roles like growers, trimmers, and packagers. Understand the rules, responsibilities, education, experience, advancement, wages, and skills required for these careers. Lesson 4: Marijuana Processing Careers - Discover opportunities in cannabis processing, from kitchens to extraction facilities. Learn about jobs like lab technicians, managers, extraction specialists, and kitchen staff. Understand the specific rules, responsibilities, education, experience, growth potential, salaries, and vital skills for these positions. Lesson 5: Cannabis Dispensary Careers - Get insights into cannabis dispensary businesses and careers, including budtenders, educators, assistants, guides, and managers. Learn about strain differences, dosing, and ingredients for cooking. Explore the regulations, responsibilities, education, experience, career prospects, wages, and essential skills for budtenders and dispensary managers. Lesson 6: Ancillary Cannabis Careers - Explore diverse ancillary cannabis careers, such as accountants, lawyers, consultants, delivery drivers, doctors, managers, marketers, designers, realtors, sales reps, researchers, security guards, staffing agents, guides, developers, writers, editors, and journalists. Learn about their responsibilities, educational or experience requirements, and potential salaries.
Class 3: Cannabis Business
Learning Objectives: By the end of the Cannabis Business 5 2class, you will have the skills to discover if you can apply for a business license in a US or Canadian state, province, or territory. You'll also learn how to obtain a business license, understand the unique challenges of the cannabis industry, create a business plan, and comprehend different aspects of running a cannabis business, including marketing and legal aspects. You'll also be able to develop plans for launching and managing cannabis cultivation, extraction, and dispensary businesses, while gaining insights into the challenges faced by ancillary cannabis businesses. Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Businesses - This lesson guides you through the process of obtaining a license to run a cannabis business in the United States and Canada. You'll gain an understanding of specific requirements in different regions, including age restrictions, permit fees, mandatory training, and inventory tracking. Lesson 2: Cannabis Business Basics - Explore the essential aspects of planning your cannabis business journey, from creating a marijuana business plan to tackling common challenges. Topics include banking hurdles, evolving regulations, taxes, market analysis, pricing, specialization, patents, marketing, financing, and the significance of a pitch deck. The lesson also delves into advertising difficulties, cannabis-related occasions, transportation regulations, inventory management, insurance, and legal considerations. Lesson 3: Cannabis Cultivation Businesses - This lesson assists you in navigating the intricacies of establishing a marijuana cultivation business. It offers guidance on setting up a successful cannabis cultivation endeavor while steering clear of common pitfalls. Topics encompass planning, financing, strain selection, and compliance with regulations. Lesson 4: Cannabis Processing Businesses - Gain insights into the vital decisions required to run a prosperous cannabis manufacturing enterprise. This lesson covers a range of facets, including financing, licensing, property selection, equipment procurement, and the establishment of extraction facilities and infused-product kitchens. Lesson 5: Cannabis Dispensary Businesses - Understand how to handle legal considerations, store planning, and community sentiments when establishing a cannabis dispensary. Topics include choosing a location, setting up the store, ensuring product quality, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining security. Lesson 6: Ancillary Businesses to the Cannabis Industry - Explore the world of ancillary cannabis businesses that offer services to cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary operations. This lesson provides insights into various ancillary businesses, such as compliance and consulting firms, test labs, delivery services, packaging design, equipment suppliers, and more.
Class 4: Intro to Cannabis Laws/Regulations and Business
Learning Objectives: By the end of the Cannabis9 1 Laws/Regulations and Business class, you'll be able to provide an overview of the past and current conditions of both US federal cannabis policies and Canadian federal cannabis policies. You'll be equipped to describe the allowed quantities of cannabis for personal possession and cultivation in a chosen US state. Additionally, you will be skilled in detailing the legal limits for cannabis possession and cultivation in a particular Canadian province or territory, and you'll have insight into the regulations governing cannabis in a country outside North America. Lesson 1: Cannabis Laws in the United States - In this lesson, you'll dive into the laws surrounding cannabis in the US. You'll explore the historical background of these laws, federal and state regulations, significant court cases, and the consequences of breaking these laws. This lesson also covers the complexities of cannabis possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, and the availability of CBD in states where it remains illegal, as well as the regulations governing medical and recreational cannabis programs. Lesson 2: Cannabis Laws in Canada - This lesson provides an overview of how cannabis laws have developed in Canada, from the era of prohibition to the current state of legalization for medical and recreational use. You'll gain insights into Canada's federal program for medical cannabis, federal regulations concerning possession, public use, distribution, and cultivation, and the variations in cannabis laws among different provinces and territories.10 Lesson 3: Cannabis Laws in Other Countries - In this lesson, you'll broaden your understanding of cannabis regulations across the globe, essential for a global perspective of the cannabis industry. You'll explore the legal frameworks of over 60 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and many more. The focus is on the rules governing possession, cultivation, and distribution.
Handouts and Resources:

Handouts and resources available for download:

  1. Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
  2. Definitions: Cannabis Legal Terminology
  3. Definitions: Cannabis Business Terms
  4. Definitions: Cannabis Cultivation Terminology
  5. Definitions: Cannabis Medical Terminology
  6. Definitions: Cannabis Cooking And Extraction Terms
  7. MS Word Template: Cover Letter Builder
  8. MS Word Template: Resume Builder
  9. How to Become a Marijuana Entrepreneur
  10. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
  11. Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
  12. How to Become a Cannabis Expert
  13. Sample: Cover Letter For Entry Level Grower
  14. Sample: Resume For Entry Level Grower
  15. Sample: Cover Letter For Dispensary Manager
  16. Sample: Resume For Dispensary Manager
  17. Sample: Blunt Royale Business Plan
  18. Sample: Blunt Royale Pitch Deck
  19. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Basics
  20. Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
  21. Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
  22. Chart: Entourage Effects
  23. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
  24. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
  25. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Business Plan
  26. Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
  27. Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
  28. Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
  • 13 hours of required training
  • 120 hours of optional content
  • 28 downloadable resources
  • 8 E-books by Ed Rosenthal
  • 1 industry certification
  • 365 days of access
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cannabis cooking certification course

Cannabis Cooking Certification Program

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$799

$399 USD

Learn from the experts the technical skills needed to make edibles, cannabutter, and infused products. Course materials include:

Cannabis Cooking Certification Program

100% online / 12 hrs / 5 courses / 1 yr access

Students gain the skills to launch a cannabis edibles business and work in any cannabis manufacturing facility. Courses cover correct dosing and preparation methods, in addition to creating cannabis edibles, infusions, and more. Students also gain insights into state or provincial requirements, business licensing, and operational aspects, preparing them for success in the cannabis cooking field.

Designed For:

The Cannabis Cooking Certification Program is designed for:
  • Cannabis Cooking Careers
  • Cannabis Manufacturing Careers
  • Cannabis Chef Careers
  • Cannabis Production Manager
  • Hemp/CBD Cooking Careers

Program Outline:

Class 1: Intro to Cannabis Basics and Cooking
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Intro 5Cannabis Basics and Cooking class, you will have the skills to describe the cannabis plant, including its origins and main classifications (indica, sativa, hybrid, ruderalis). You'll also be able to explain the main components of cannabis and their effects, list common cannabis products, understand how to use them, and decipher product labels. Lesson 1: What is Cannabis? - Cannabis, often known as marijuana, pot, weed, or ganja, has diverse uses both recreationally and medicinally. This lesson will uncover the origins of the cannabis plant and explain strains. You'll also learn about its parts, seeds, and be introduced to the endocannabinoid system. Lesson 2: Components of Cannabis - In this lesson, we explore the compounds in marijuana, including cannabinoids and terpenes, and how they interact with the human body. We'll dive into terms like entourage effect, covering how cannabis and its components can influence anxiety, appetite, memory, and various health conditions. Lesson 3: Cannabis Products - With the cannabis industry booming, understanding the wide range of products available in general, as well as in cannabis cooking, is essential. This lesson breaks down the differences between products, CBD:THC ratios, potency, and how to read product labels. You'll also discover various consumption methods and the characteristics of high and low-quality cannabis products.
Class 2: Cannabis Cooking Methods
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis 6Cooking Methods class, you will have the ability to explain various cannabis infusion techniques, both basic and advanced, using dried or fresh cannabis. You'll gain skills in creating oil infusions and tinctures in home or commercial settings and selecting the most suitable method for your production needs. Additionally, you'll be able to estimate the potency of infusions, manage the straining, filtering, and purging of solvents, and calculate dosages for cannabis-infused products. Lastly, you'll be able to list the steps involved in making cannabis-infused items like edibles, beverages, capsules, and topical products, whether at home or in commercial environments. Lesson 1: Preparing the Cannabis - Properly preparing cannabis for infusion greatly impacts the quality and potency of the final product. In this lesson, we dive into selecting suitable cannabis plant material, whether dried or fresh, and preparing it for infusion, including cleaning, removing unnecessary plant matter, and chopping. Lesson 2: Cannabis Infusion - Once cannabis is properly prepared, it can be processed for various uses, such as infusing key components into oils, butters, and alcohol. This lesson covers essential topics like estimating potency for infusions, making cannabis oil, creating homemade ethanol marijuana tinctures, and even juicing fresh cannabis. Lesson 3: Straining, Filtering, and Purging Cannabis - Proper technique is essential in cannabis infusion, including knowing how to strain, filter, and purge a product to remove contaminants while preserving its potency. We explore methods for straining and filtering cannabis tinctures and infusions, equipment choices, purging ethanol from tinctures, and safe storage for infused products. Lesson 4: Cooking with Cannabis - Our experienced cannabis chefs guide you through estimating cannabis potency, dividing recipes into single-serving doses, and preparing various cannabis-infused products at home, from oils and butter to alcohol tinctures. We also cover cooking with cannabis extracts and concentrates, ensuring you have the skills needed for successful cannabis cooking. Lesson 5: Cannabis Recipes - Explore a variety of cannabis recipes, from sweet edibles to savory dishes and even cannabis-infused topicals and beverages. Learn how to adjust serving sizes for desired potency, make refreshing cannabis beverages, create sweet treats like cookies and cakes, and prepare savory delights such as salads and entrees. Our CTU cannabis chefs share their expertise to help you craft an array of cannabis-infused culinary creations.
Class 3: Cannabis Cooking Careers
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis 7Cooking Careers class, you'll understand the requirements for working in the cannabis cooking industry, in a specific US state or Canadian province. You'll also learn how to gain experience, find job openings, create effective cannabis cooking-industry resumes and cover letters, and navigate job interviews successfully. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the roles, responsibilities, education, experience, advancement options, compensation, and skill requirements for cannabis cooking careers within commercial kitchens. Lesson 1: Government Requirements For Cannabis Industry Workers - This lesson provides essential information about the requirements needed to begin a career in the cannabis cooking industry in the United States or Canada. It covers various topics, including age requirements, work permits, and legal regulations in different states, provinces, or territories. Lesson 2: Cannabis Career Basics - In this lesson, you'll learn the fundamentals of starting a career in the cannabis industry. Topics include where to find job opportunities, creating an effective resume and cover letter, utilizing online resources, networking, and gaining experience in the field. Lesson 3: Cannabis Cooking Careers - Explore the world of cannabis cooking careers, with a focus on working in commercial kitchens. This lesson delves into the roles, responsibilities, education, experience, and opportunities available in the cannabis culinary industry, covering positions like kitchen employees, executive chefs, formulation chefs, and kitchen managers.
Class 4: Cannabis Cooking Business
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis 8Cooking Business class, you will gain the ability to check if cannabis cooking business license applications are open in a specific US or Canadian region, and understand the steps necessary to acquire such a license. You will also be able to list the challenges in the cannabis industry, create a comprehensive business plan and pitch deck, and grasp various aspects of cannabis cooking business operations like marketing, advertising, transportation, inventory management, insurance, and legal concerns. Additionally, you'll develop a plan for establishing and managing a cannabis commercial kitchen or infused product manufacturing facility, covering financing, setup, property, construction, equipment, and wholesale sales. Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Businesses - This lesson guides you through the process of obtaining a special license to operate a cannabis business and explores the specific requirements for business applications in various legal regions across the United States and Canada. Topics covered include inventory tracking, licensing fees, and regulations from state to state and province to province, along with the unique challenges faced in the cannabis industry. Lesson 2: Cannabis Business Basics - This lesson guides you through the process of obtaining a special license to operate a cannabis business and explores the specific requirements for business applications in various legal regions across the United States and Canada. Topics covered include inventory tracking, licensing fees, and regulations from state to state and province to province, along with the unique challenges faced in the cannabis industry. Lesson 3: Cannabis Cooking Business - This lesson dives into the business of cooking with cannabis. It covers the challenges you might encounter, such as changing regulations and competition, and provides insights into writing a comprehensive business plan, pricing strategies, stages of business development, specialization, and intellectual property. Additionally, it covers marketing and sales tactics, financial aspects, the importance of pitch decks, advertising challenges, cannabis holidays, and inventory management.
Class 5: Intro to Cannabis Laws/Regulations and Cooking
Learning Objectives: After finishing the Intro to Cannabis9 Laws/Regulations and Cooking class, you'll be able to explain the current federal cannabis policies in the United States and Canada. Additionally, you'll have the skills to describe the legal boundaries for cannabis possession and cultivation in a chosen US. state and a Canadian province. Lesson 1: Cannabis Laws in the United States - An introduction to adult use, medical, and recreational programs in each state. The lesson explores federal and state regulations, public support, legal interactions, court cases, federal laws, privacy concerns, firearms, the DEA, and details about medical and recreational programs. It also delves into the specifics of cannabis possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, and trafficking. Lesson 2: Cannabis Laws in Canada - An introduction to Canadian cannabis laws after nationwide legalization. This lesson focuses on the Cannabis Act, federal medical programs, Health Canada's role, qualifying conditions, and federal laws regarding possession, public consumption, distribution, cultivation. It also covers the unique regulations in Canadian provinces and territories.
Handouts and Resources:


Handouts and resources can be downloaded:

  1. Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
  2. Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
  3. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
  4. Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
  5. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
  6. Chart: Entourage Effects
  7. Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
  8. Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
  9. Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
  10. How To Become A Medical Cannabis Caregiver
  11. Definitions: Cannabis Cooking And Extraction Terms
  12. Information Sheet: Terpene and Cannabinoid Chemistry
  13. Procedure: How to Make Bubble Hash
  14. Procedure: How to Make Rosin At Home
  15. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Cooking And Extraction
  16. Sample: Cover Letter For Entry Level Grower
  17. Sample: Resume For Entry Level Grower
  18. Sample: Cover Letter For Dispensary Manager
  19. Sample: Resume For Dispensary Manager
  20. MS Word Template: Cover Letter Builder
  21. MS Word Template: Resume Builder
  22. Definitions: Cannabis Business Terms
  23. Sample: Blunt Royale Business Plan
  24. Sample: Blunt Royale Pitch Deck
  25. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Business Plan
  26. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
  27. How to Become a Cannabis Expert
  28. How to Become a Marijuana Entrepreneur
  29. Definitions: Cannabis Legal Terminology
  30. How To Become A Cannabis Extraction Technician
  31. Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
  32. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Basics
  • 14 hours of required training
  • 60 hours of optional content
  • 35 downloadable resources
  • 4 E-books by Ed Rosenthal
  • 1 industry certification
  • 365 days of access
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Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certification Program

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$799

$399 USD

Gain the skills necessary to open, manage, or work at a cannabis or hemp retail location through:

Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certification Program

100% online / 13 hrs / 5 courses / 1 yr access

This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the cannabis sales industry, covering medicinal aspects, dispensary operations, diverse roles, and business essentials for opening and running a successful dispensary in the US and Canada.

Designed For:

The Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certification Program for:
  • Extraction Technician
  • Extraction Lab Manager
  • Cannabis/CBD Production Manages
  • Extraction Facility Owner
  • Cannabis/Hemp Chemist

Program Outline:

Class 1: Cannabis Basics and Dispensaries


Learning objectives: Describe the cannabis plant,1 1 its historical importance, and its classifications. Explain the process of selecting terpenes and cannabinoids based on specific medicinal uses, identify common cannabis products, describe their applications, and interpret cannabis product labels.

Lesson 1: What is Cannabis - Explore fundamental concepts in cannabis, covering its origins, different cultivars, and an array of strains. Dive deep into understanding the intricacies of the plant's anatomy, life cycle, and reproductive processes. Gain an introductory understanding of the endocannabinoid system.

Lesson 2: Components of Cannabis - Immerse yourself in the components of cannabis, including THC, CBD, and terpenes, and their therapeutic effects on patients. Discover how different cannabis strains have potential advantages for various health conditions. Additionally, analyze the entourage effect and the dynamic interplay between CBD and THC.

Lesson 3: Cannabis Products - Learn to navigate the vast realm of cannabis products with expertise. Explore the inventory available at dispensaries, various consumption methods, product diversity, quality-determining factors, CBD:THC ratios, potency labeling, cannabinoids, diverse concentrate types, edible ingredients, cannabis oils, the physiological impact of edibles, and the benefits of topical products for skin concerns, pain management, and inflammation.

Class 2: Cannabis as Medicine and Dispensaries
Learning Objectives: After completing the Cannabis3 1 1 As Medicine and Dispensaries class, you'll be able to explain how historical events have influenced cannabis laws and public perception. Additionally, you'll understand the process of registering as a medical cannabis patient or caregiver and comprehend how various cannabis treatments can alleviate specific medical symptoms and conditions. Lesson 1: History of Medical Cannabis - Explore the historical evolution of medical cannabis, from ancient hemp cultivation to present-day use. Topics include changes in U.S. cannabis laws, medical research, regulations, synthetic medications, state legalization, politics, ongoing studies, patient concerns, and advocacy. Lesson 2: Medical Cannabis Programs in the United States and Canada - Explore medical cannabis programs in the United States and Canada, including possession limits, qualifying conditions, and patient and caregiver registration. Lesson 3: The Endocannabinoid System - Delve into the endocannabinoid system (ECS), its interaction with cannabis cannabinoids, and potential health benefits. This lesson covers the historical context of the ECS, its regulatory role in bodily functions, interactions with other physiological systems, and conditions associated with ECS imbalances. Lesson 4: Conditions Treated by Cannabis - Investigate common medical conditions that respond well to cannabis treatment and understand its value in healthcare. Topics include research on cannabis and the ECS, palliative care, comparisons with traditional pain management, and its potential benefits for various conditions, including arthritis, depression, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, cancer, obesity, and emotional well-being. Lesson 5: Administering Cannabis - Learn how to effectively advise people to administer cannabis, help determine appropriate dosages, and address potential side effects, drug interactions, and special considerations for patients. Topics include cannabis administration methods, dosage calculation, potential side effects, and interactions with other medications.
Class 3: Cannabis Dispensary Careers
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis 5 1Dispensary Careers class, you will have the knowledge to explain the requirements for working in the cannabis industry in a specific US state, or Canadian province. You'll also learn how to gain experience, find job openings, create a cannabis industry resume and cover letter, excel in job interviews, and grasp the roles, responsibilities, education, experience, advancement prospects, pay rates, and essential skills for primary cannabis dispensary and budtender roles. Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Industry Worker - This lesson provides essential information about the prerequisites for working in a dispensary in the United States and Canada. It covers age requirements, work permits, fees, and training needs, ensuring you have a solid understanding of the legal aspects of a cannabis career. Lesson 2: Cannabis Career Basics - Get acquainted with beginning a career in cannabis dispensaries. From discovering job opportunities on job boards, social media, and through networking, to crafting an impressive resume and cover letter tailored to the marijuana industry, you'll acquire effective job-hunting strategies in this growing field. Lesson 3: Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers - This lesson covers various roles within dispensaries, such as budtenders and managers, outlining their responsibilities, educational prerequisites, earning potential, and vital job skills. You'll also gain insights into recommending medical cannabis products for specific health conditions.
Class 4: Cannabis Dispensary Business
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Cannabis 6 1Dispensary Business class, you'll gain the ability to determine if business license applications are open in a US state or Canadian province. You'll also be equipped to outline the necessary steps for obtaining a business license and comprehend the challenges in the cannabis industry. You'll learn how to create a comprehensive cannabis business plan, and understand marketing, transportation, and legal considerations of a dispensary business. You’ll also be able to develop a plan for successfully operating a cannabis dispensary, focusing on essential elements like customer service, security, and sanitation. Lesson 1: Government Requirements for Cannabis Businesses - Learn the ins and outs of obtaining a license to operate a cannabis business in the United States and Canada. This lesson offers a comprehensive guide to the application requirements in legal states, provinces, and territories, including details on age limits, fees, and necessary training. Lesson 2: Cannabis Business Basics - Before entering the booming cannabis industry, get a firm grasp of the basics. This lesson covers everything from crafting a business plan and overcoming challenges to pricing strategies and marketing in the competitive marijuana landscape. Lesson 3: Cannabis Dispensary Businesses - Opening a dispensary comes with its unique challenges, such as compliance and location planning. This lesson provides insights on legal considerations, store setup, quality management, customer service, security, and catering to both medical and recreational marijuana customers.
Class 5: Intro to Cannabis Laws/Regulations and Dispensaries
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Intro12 2 to Cannabis Laws/Regulations and Dispensaries class, you'll have the ability to clarify the present state of federal cannabis policy in the United States and Canada. You'll also be able to outline the legal limits for cannabis possession and cultivation in a specific US state and a Canadian province. Lesson 1: Cannabis Laws in the United States - Explore US cannabis laws, including adult use, medical, and recreational programs in each state. The lesson covers federal and state regulations, public support, legal interactions, court cases, federal laws, privacy concerns, firearms, the DEA, medical and recreational programs, and specifics of cannabis possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, and trafficking. Lesson 2: Cannabis Laws in Canada - Explore Canadian cannabis laws post-legalization. This lesson covers the Cannabis Act, federal medical programs, Health Canada, qualifying conditions, federal laws on possession, public consumption, distribution, cultivation, and provincial/territorial regulations.
Handouts and Resources:

Handouts and resources available for download:

  1. Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
  2. Definitions: Cannabis Legal Terminology
  3. Definitions: Cannabis Business Terms
  4. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
  5. Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
  6. Information Sheet: First Aid for Cannabis Side Effects
  7. Chart: Cannabis Interactions With Other Drugs
  8. Definitions: Cannabis Medical Terminology
  9. Information Sheet: Top Ten Symptoms Relieved By Cannabis
  10. MS Word Template: Cover Letter Builder
  11. MS Word Template: Resume Builder
  12. How to Become a Cannabis Budtender
  13. How to Become a Cannabis Dispensary Manager
  14. How to Become a Cannabis Expert
  15. How to Become a Marijuana Entrepreneur
  16. Sample: Cover Letter For Entry Level Grower
  17. Sample: Resume For Entry Level Grower
  18. Sample: Cover Letter For Dispensary Manager
  19. Sample: Resume For Dispensary Manager
  20. Sample: Blunt Royale Business Plan
  21. Sample: Blunt Royale Pitch Deck
  22. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Basics
  23. Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
  24. Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
  25. Chart: Entourage Effects
  26. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
  27. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
  28. Checklist: Cannabis Industry Business Plan
  29. Procedure: 6-Day Cannabis Sensitization Protocol
  30. Procedure: Finding the Right Dose
  31. Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis As Medicine
  32. How To Become A Medical Cannabis Caregiver
  33. Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
  34. Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
  35. Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
  • 13 hours of required training
  • 120 hours of optional content
  • 35 downloadable resources
  • 7 E-books by Ed Rosenthal
  • 2 industry certifications
  • 365 days of access
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marijuana 101 certification course

Cannabis 101 Certification Program

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$799

$399 USD

Learn the easiest way to grow a cannabis plant, make marijuana-infused products, and choose the best products for symptoms. Course materials include:

Cannabis 101
Certification Program

100% online / 14 hrs / 7 courses / 1 yr access

The Cannabis 101 Certification Program provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the cannabis industry. From mastering the basics to exploring medicinal applications, cultivating plants at home, and uncovering various career paths, this program equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills for a thriving journey in the burgeoning world of cannabis.

Designed For:

The Cannabis 101 Certification Program is designed for:
  • Cannabis Hobbyist
  • Cannabis Beginners
  • Home Cannabis Growers
  • Home Cannabis Cooks
  • Home Cannabis Extractions

Program Outline:

Class 1: Intro to Cannabis Basics - Cannabis 101
Learning Objectives: Upon successfully finishing1 3 the Intro to Cannabis Basics class, you'll have the knowledge to discuss the cannabis plant, including its origins and primary classifications. You'll also be able to explain the key components of cannabis and their effects, identify common cannabis products, understand how to use them, and interpret labels on cannabis products. Lesson 1: What Is Cannabis? - Cannabis serves diverse purposes, spanning recreation to healing. This lesson reveals the origins of the cannabis plant, illuminating its varied forms such as sativa, indica, hybrid, and ruderalis. You'll also become acquainted with its components, seeds, and receive an introduction to the endocannabinoid system. Lesson 2: Components of Cannabis - In this lesson, we dive into the essential elements found in marijuana, encompassing cannabinoids and terpenes, and their interactions with our bodies. We'll navigate terms like the entourage effect, exploring how cannabis and its elements can influence emotions, including anxiety, appetite, memory, and various health conditions. Lesson 3: Cannabis Products - As the cannabis industry thrives, grasping the extensive range of available products becomes crucial to understanding the basics of cannabis. This lesson dissects the differences between these products, including CBD:THC ratios, potency labels, and the skill of interpreting product information. You'll also uncover various consumption methods and develop the ability to distinguish between high and low-quality cannabis products.
Class 2: Intro to Cannabis as Medicine - Cannabis 101
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Intro 2 1 1Cannabis As Medicine class, you'll be able to describe the history of medical cannabis in the US, assist individuals in registering as medical cannabis patients or caregivers across different regions, identify states with medical cannabis programs, outline possession and cultivation limits, and showcase the correct usage of various cannabis administration methods, including dosage, potential side effects, and interactions. Lesson 1: History of Medical Cannabis - This lesson embarks on a journey through the origins and evolution of cannabis as a medicinal solution. We'll explore the ancient cultivation of hemp, marijuana's presence in the US Pharmacopoeia, historical cannabis laws, public research findings on marijuana, the impact of US political policies, and the historical exploration of various cannabis components. Lesson 2: Medical Cannabis Programs in the United States and Canada - In this lesson, you'll navigate the world of medical cannabis programs across different US states and Canada. Discover the conditions that qualify for medical cannabis treatment and the steps to enroll as a patient or caregiver. Explore a broad spectrum of medical conditions eased by cannabis and gain insights into the rules governing possession and cultivation. Lesson 3: The Endocannabinoid System - This lesson sheds light on the body's endocannabinoid system and its dynamic interaction with cannabinoids. We'll uncover the historical connections between mammals and the endocannabinoid system, understand how cannabis contributes to a balanced system, and explore the implications of an imbalanced endocannabinoid system. Lesson 4: Conditions Treated by Cannabis - In this lesson, we’ll focus on common medical symptoms alleviated by cannabis. Dive into peer-reviewed research regarding marijuana's impact on the endocannabinoid system, explore palliative treatments using cannabis, and learn about the wide array of symptoms relieved by cannabis, including pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, and more. Lesson 5: Administering Cannabis - This lesson covers cannabis administration techniques, dosage adjustment strategies, sensitization protocols, strategies for avoiding adverse effects, and understanding cannabis interactions with other medications and alternative therapies.
Class 3: Intro to Cannabis Garden Setup - Cannabis 101
Learning Objectives: After you complete the Intro3 3 to Cannabis Garden Setup, you'll have the skills to plan and establish a basic indoor or outdoor cannabis garden growing one, or a few, plants. You’ll be able to describe different environmental concerns, grow mediums, security, and more. Lesson 1: Before you Start Growing Cannabis - This lesson covers various aspects of cannabis plants, from their different parts to how they grow and reproduce. You'll also learn about the crucial factors affecting plant growth, such as light, air, nutrients, water, and temperature. Additionally, the lesson helps you choose the right strain for your first cannabis garden, design an indoor growing space, decide on soil usage, and select appropriate lighting methods, including understanding wattage and different light types. Finally, it touches on security measures for your indoor cannabis garden. Lesson 2: Setting Up your Indoor Marijuna Grow Area - This lesson focuses on building an ideal cannabis grow room, covering aspects like space requirements, insulation from external factors, cleanliness, airflow, water accessibility, electrical needs, fire safety, and lighting setup. It also dives into the importance of proper air circulation within the grow room, explaining the calculation of air exchange equipment needs and the use of fans for effective airflow. Temperature and humidity control are discussed, along with the impact of lighting on temperature. Lesson 3: Getting Ready for your Cannabis Plants - In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare your space for cannabis plants. It's crucial to provide your marijuana plants with the right soil, proper drainage, and essential nutrients. This lesson will guide you in selecting the necessary equipment for your cannabis garden, including various tools. You'll also gain insights into managing water needs, understanding nutrient requirements, and implementing effective strategies for pest and disease control, all essential elements for a successful marijuana cultivation experience.
Class 4: Intro to Growing Cannabis - Cannabis 101
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Intro 7 1How to Grow Cannabis class, you'll be able to describe how to clone cannabis effectively. You'll also be able to explain the care techniques for a cannabis plant throughout its various stages of growth, including vegetative, flowering, and pre-flowering stages. We'll cover aspects like the rhizosphere, water, nutrients, and the environment. You'll also be able to explain the process for harvesting, drying, trimming, curing, and storing the flowers, and be able to identify common cannabis problems such as pests, diseases, nutrient imbalances, and other issues. Lesson 1: Cannabis Clones and Seeds - In this lesson, you'll discover how to start your cannabis plant journey using either clones or seeds. We'll explore the germination stage and delve into essential care techniques for young cannabis plants, including moving them into a suitable growing medium, providing light and nutrients, and offering valuable tips for nurturing them. Lesson 2: Vegetative and Flowering Stages of Cannabis - In this lesson, we'll discuss the specifics of the vegetative stage, including pruning techniques, transplanting, root care, water and nutrient requirements, and the ideal environmental conditions for indoor cannabis plants. Additionally, you'll gain insights into identifying male cannabis plants, inducing flowering, and managing the flowering stage effectively. Lesson 3: Harvesting, Curing, and Trimming Your Cannabis - This lesson focuses on the often underestimated but critical aspects of harvesting, curing, and trimming your cannabis. Discover how to determine the optimal time for harvesting by examining trichomes and pistils, along with the proper harvesting techniques. You'll also learn about drying procedures, wet-trimming, the curing process, and proper storage methods for your cannabis flowers. Lesson 4: Garden Troubleshooting - This lesson equips you with troubleshooting skills to address common issues that may arise. Explore topics such as identifying common cannabis pests, recognizing weed diseases, understanding nutrient disorders, and learning how to remedy problems like broken stems, nutrient burn, and light issues in your cannabis plants.
Class 5: Intro to Cannabis Careers - Cannabis 101
Learning Objectives: Upon completing the Intro8 1 to Cannabis Careers class, you will have the knowledge to describe the main roles and responsibilities, educational and experience prerequisites, chances for career growth, compensation expectations, and essential skill sets for key careers in the cannabis industry. This includes roles in cannabis cultivation such as growers, trimmers, and packagers, as well as positions in cannabis processing within extraction facilities, commercial cannabis kitchens, and infused-product facilities. Additionally, you'll gain insights into cannabis dispensary and budtender careers, understanding their respective duties, qualifications, opportunities for advancement, salary prospects, and necessary skills. Lesson 1: Cannabis Cultivation Careers - In this lesson, we dive into various career opportunities in the cannabis cultivation industry, such as marijuana growers, trimmers, and packagers. You'll gain insights into the roles, responsibilities, education, experience, advancement options, compensation, and essential skills needed for success in these roles. Lesson 2: Marijuana Processing Careers - This lesson sheds light on careers in cannabis processing, including work in commercial kitchens, extraction facilities, and infused product manufacturing. You'll learn about the roles, requirements, education, experience, advancement prospects, compensation, and necessary skills for positions like lab technicians, chefs, and quality control personnel. Lesson 3: Cannabis Dispensary and Budtender Careers - Explore the world of working in a cannabis dispensary in this lesson. Discover the roles, responsibilities, education, experience, advancement opportunities, compensation, and vital job skills for positions such as budtenders and dispensary managers.
Class 6: Intro to Cannabis Laws and Regulations - Cannabis 101
Learning Objectives: By the end of the Intro9 2 to Cannabis Laws and Regulations class, you will be able to explain the current status of federal cannabis policies in the United States and Canada. Additionally, you will have the knowledge to outline the legal limits for cannabis possession and cultivation in a chosen US state and a Canadian province or territory. Lesson 1: Cannabis Laws in the United States - Dive into adult use, medical, and recreational cannabis programs across states. Explore federal and state regulations, public opinions, legal complexities, court cases, federal laws, privacy issues, firearms, and insights into medical and recreational programs, including cannabis possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, and trafficking. Lesson 2: Cannabis Laws in Canada - Explore Canadian cannabis laws post-legalization. Focus on the Cannabis Act, federal healthcare initiatives, Health Canada's role, qualifying conditions, and federal regulations on possession, public use, distribution, and cultivation. Also, discover unique regulations in Canadian provinces and territories.
Handouts and Resources:

Handouts and resources can be downloaded:

  1. Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
  2. Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
  3. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
  4. Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
  5. Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
  6. Chart: Entourage Effects
  7. Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
  8. Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
  9. Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
  10. Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
  11. E-book: How To Become A Medical Cannabis Caregiver
  12. E-book: How to Become a Cannabis Expert
  13. E-book: How to Become a Marijuana Entrepreneur
  14. Sample: Cover Letter For Dispensary Manager
  15. Sample: Cover Letter For Entry Level Grower
  16. Sample: Resume For Dispensary Manager
  17. Sample: Resume For Entry Level Grower
  18. E-book: How to Become a Cannabis Budtender
  19. E-book: How to Become a Cannabis Dispensary Manager
  20. Definitions: Cannabis Legal Terminology
  21. Definitions: Cannabis Medical Terminology
  22. Information Sheet: Top Ten Symptoms Relieved By Cannabis
  23. Procedure: Finding the Right Dose
  24. Procedure: 6-Day Cannabis Sensitization Protocol
  25. Information Sheet: First Aid for Cannabis Side Effects
  26. Chart: Cannabis Interactions With Other Drugs
  • 14 hours of required training
  • 72 hours of optional content
  • 48 downloadable resources
  • 5 E-books by Ed Rosenthal
  • 1 industry certification
  • 365 days of access
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