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Cooking With Cannabis Certification & Edibles Training

Learn to decarb, infuse, strain and portion cannabis oils and butters, then cook from the course recipes. This self-paced online course takes about 11 hours, works on any phone, and ends with the Cannabis Cooking Certificate.

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Recipes for drinks, sweets, savory food and topicals
Beginner-friendly, no experience required
100% online and self-paced
1 year of access; renew for $49/year

For adults 21+. Education only. Follow your state's laws.

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Chef preparing cannabis-infused dishes in a professional kitchen

The Cannabis Cooking Certificate is an online course on making cannabis-infused food and drinks: decarboxylation, infusing oils and butters, portion math, recipes, and how licensed edibles kitchens work.

Who this course is for

Home cooks in legal stateswho want measured, consistent results instead of guesswork.

People curious about licensed edibles kitchensand how infused products are made, labeled and stored.

Food-business ownersresearching the licensed infused-products sector.

Complete beginnersNo cooking or cannabis experience needed.

What Cooking With Cannabis Really Means

Cooking with cannabis is not the same as home baking or casual experimentation.

In the legal cannabis industry, edibles and infused products are created inside licensed, regulated kitchens that operate more like food manufacturing facilities than home kitchens.

Professionals working in cannabis cooking must understand:

Infusion fundamentals
Dosage consistency
Sanitation and food safety
Labeling and compliance requirements

Education separates hobby cooking from professional cannabis production.

Cannabis-infused cooking ingredients on a kitchen counter

What you'll be able to do

After this course you'll be able to:

Choose and prepare cannabis for cooking, including decarboxylation
Infuse oils, butters and tinctures
Estimate the THC in a batch and work out how much is in each serving
Strain, filter and store your infusions
Cook drinks, sweet and savory edibles and topicals from the course recipes
Read a cannabis product label
Explain how licensed edibles businesses are set up and regulated
Explain the basic cannabis laws in the US and Canada

This training is educational, not medical advice.

Everything included for $149

5 modules, 16 lessons: about 11 hours of self-paced training
5 module quizzes and a final exam
Cannabis Cooking Certificate with your name, the course hours and a verification code
Public verification page where anyone can check your certificate
1 year of access; renew for $49/year to keep course access. Your certificate never expires. Works on any phone, tablet or computer; your progress saves automatically

What the Cannabis Cooking Certification Covers in Detail

5 modules and 16 lessons, with a quiz after each module and a final exam. Open any module to see its lessons.

5 modules · 16 lessons · 5 module quizzes · final exam

Module 1 Intro to Cannabis Basics 3 lessons · quiz

What Is Cannabis?
Components of Cannabis
Cannabis Products
Module quiz

Module 2 Cannabis Cooking Methods 5 lessons · quiz

Preparing the Cannabis
Cannabis Infusion
Straining, Filtering, and Purging
Cooking with Cannabis
Cannabis Recipes
Module quiz

Module 3 Cannabis Cooking Careers 3 lessons · quiz

Government Requirements for Cannabis Industry Workers
Cannabis Career Basics
Cannabis Cooking Careers
Module quiz

Module 4 Cannabis Cooking Business 3 lessons · quiz

Government Requirements for Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis Business Basics
Cannabis Cooking Businesses
Module quiz

Module 5 Intro Cannabis Laws and Regulations 2 lessons · quiz

Cannabis Laws in the United States
Cannabis Laws in Canada
Module quiz

Final exam · pass it to earn your certificate

How it works

Enroll for $149 and start right away.
Learn on any device, at your own pace. Your progress saves automatically.
Pass the final exam after the five modules.
Get your certificate: download the PDF and share its verification code.

What students say

JMJenifer Marks ★★★★★

Trustpilot, Aug 28, 2023

“It gives you everything from the basics to advanced information, which is helpful to all learning levels.”

SGSiddhartha Gupta ★★★★★

Trustpilot, Jan 29, 2024

“Currently still in the program, but absolutely loving it!”

DSDeAndrea S ★★★★★

Trustpilot, Aug 25, 2026

“Just finished the course for the 2nd time! Very very helpful with my business!”

Reviews are from CTU students and are quoted as written; not every review names this course. Read all reviews on Trustpilot · Google · our reviews page.

Your certificate

When you pass the final exam you get the Cannabis Cooking Certificate, with your name, the course hours (11) and a verification code. Anyone can check it on our certificate verification page.

Your certificate is permanent and never expires. Course access lasts 1 year; the optional $49/year renewal keeps your course access.

Cannabis Training University is an IACET Accredited Provider. A certificate of completion is not a state license or permit. Making or selling infused products for others requires a state license, and each state sets its own rules.

Cooking digital badge, Cannabis Training University

Earn your digital badge

Pass the final exam and you get the Cannabis Cooking Certificate and a matching digital badge. Your certificate and badge never expire, and anyone can verify them.

What your badge shows

Decarboxylating cannabis
Making oil infusions and tinctures
Estimating infusion potency
Straining and filtering infusions
Cooking edibles, beverages and topicals
Planning a cannabis kitchen business
Explaining cannabis law basics

How you share it

Add it to LinkedIn in one click. The button fills in Licenses & certifications for you: the certificate name, Cannabis Training University, the issue date, your credential ID and the link.
Post it. Share your badge as a LinkedIn post, or on Facebook or X, from the Certificates tab or your pass screen.
Anyone can verify it. Your public credential page shows the badge, the course, the hours and a live "Verified" check. You choose whether it is public.

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Training a team?

We can set up the Cannabis Cooking Certificate course for your staff. Request a quote and we'll reply by email.

How Cannabis Edibles Are Created

Cannabis-infused products rely on controlled infusion methods, not guesswork.

Education covers:

Infusion fundamentals
Cannabinoids and terpenes
Why accuracy matters
Why consistency matters more than creativity

This foundation applies whether products are:

Chocolates
Gummies and candies
Baked goods
Beverages
Oils, butters, and bases

Cooking With Cannabis FAQs

How long does the course take?

About 11 hours of lessons. It's self-paced, so most people spread it over a week or two. Your progress saves on any device.

How much does it cost?

$149, one payment. That includes all 5 modules, the quizzes, the final exam and your certificate.

Do I need cooking or cannabis experience?

No. The course starts with the plant itself, then walks through each step: decarboxylation, infusion, straining and portioning.

Does it cover dosing?

Yes, as kitchen math. You'll learn to estimate how much THC is in a batch and in each serving, and to start small. It's education, not medical advice: the course doesn't recommend doses for any health purpose.

Is this a license?

No. It's a certificate of completion from an IACET Accredited Provider. Making or selling infused products for others requires a state license. Follow your state's laws.

Is CTU accredited?

Cannabis Training University is an IACET Accredited Provider.

How does the final exam work?

It has 100 questions and you need 70% to pass. It unlocks after the five module quizzes. You can retake it until you pass.

Does my certificate expire?

No. Your certificate is permanent and never expires. Course access lasts 1 year; the optional $49/year renewal keeps your course access.

How can someone check my certificate?

Each certificate has a verification code. Anyone can enter it on our certificate verification page.

Can I do it on my phone?

Yes. Lessons, quizzes and your certificate all work on a phone, and your progress saves automatically.

What if it's not for me?

You're covered by our 7-day money-back guarantee. Ask within 7 days of purchase for a full refund, as long as your certificate hasn't been issued and you've completed less than 25% of the course. See our Refund Policy.

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