ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Our Cannabis Career Certificates train people for in-demand roles in the cannabis industry, with specialization tracks in cultivation, product development, medical cannabis, compliance, and retail and sales.
You'll learn from top industry leaders who’ve built and scaled successful licensed operations, and upon completion, gain access to the Cannabis Career Resource Center, which provides you with ongoing professional development training, job-search tools, and an engaged community to help you land your next role, grow as a leader, or launch your own cannabis venture.
This Program is Perfect For
Individuals new to the industry seeking entry-level roles and current professionals wanting to fill knowledge gaps and build a strong professional foundation.
Program Details
These certificates come in two levels, giving you one credential to prove industry readiness and another to stand out in your chosen sector:
- Cannabis Associate Certificate (8 weeks, $850) – Provides a comprehensive foundation in cannabis policy, plant science, industry sectors, and compliance essentials, giving you the industry knowledge and vocabulary employers expect when hiring.
- Cannabis Specialist Certificates (16 weeks, $2,200 each) – Each specialist program includes the eight-week Associate course plus eight more weeks of advanced training in high-growth job sectors. Choose your track – Cannabis Cultivation, Retail & Sales, Compliance, Product Development, or Medical Cannabis – and earn two credentials: the Cannabis Associate Certificate and your chosen Cannabis Specialist Certificate.
Individual Programs
- Cannabis Cultivation Specialist (16 weeks, $2,200) – Prepares you for cultivation jobs across indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse environments with essential grow and post-harvest knowledge.
- Cannabis Product Development Specialist (16 weeks, $2,200) – Covers the development of cannabis products from extraction to finished goods, including how to source plant material and create concentrates, edibles, beverages, and topicals.
- Cannabis Retail & Sales Specialist (16 weeks, $2,200) – Builds expertise in retail operations, compliance, product knowledge, and sales strategy — equipping you to succeed in both dispensary roles and brand sales.
- Cannabis Compliance Specialist (16 weeks, $2,200) – Trains you to manage compliance across cultivation, retail, and manufacturing, including licensing and permitting, track-and-trace, packaging, labeling, testing, and workplace safety.
- Medical Cannabis Specialist (16 weeks, $2,200) – Equips you to guide safe, effective cannabis care for patients and providers, preparing you for roles in clinics, dispensaries, and other patient settings.