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Cannabis Extraction Course & Manufacturing Training

Learn how licensed processors turn cannabis into extracts: preparation, solventless and solvent-based methods, filtering, purging and the rules behind the work. This self-paced online course takes about 12 hours, works on any phone, and ends with the Cannabis Extraction Certificate.

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Solventless methods and licensed-lab processes explained
Beginner-friendly, no lab experience required
100% online and self-paced
1 year of access; renew for $49/year

Education only. Butane, propane and other solvent extraction is done only in licensed facilities. This course does not teach at-home solvent extraction.

Who’s taking this course? Just me — $199 Me and others / my team — buy seats for the people you enroll (friends, family, coworkers or staff). You’ll get a simple dashboard to add people, see who’s finished, and download their certificates.

How many people?

I’m taking it too (uses one seat)

People	Price
1–3	$199 each
4	$795 total (same as 5)
5–21	$159 each
22–24	up to $3,475 total (same as 25)
25–99	$139 each
100 or more	Request a quote

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Team purchases: seats can be assigned for 12 months.

The Cannabis Extraction Certificate course page with its program summary, and the Extraction digital badge from Cannabis Training University

The Cannabis Extraction Certificate is an online course on how cannabis extracts are made: solventless methods, how licensed labs run solvent extraction, purging and storage, and the rules that govern the work.

Filmed by CTU in Colorado.

New · October 2026

Learn extraction from a PhD chemist, not a textbook.

25 new interview clips with Dr. Jon, an analytical chemist (PhD) who has spent about ten years setting up hemp and cannabis extraction facilities, now sit inside the lessons where each topic is taught.

Dr. Jon, extraction chemist (PhD) · 0:54 · Captions on (CC) · Filmed by CTU

Biomass to isolate, step by step explained by the chemist who does it: drying, grinding, extraction, winterization, distillation and isolate.
Solventless, ethanol or CO2? Hear the real trade-offs: recovery, residuals, equipment and operating costs.
Want an extraction job? Hear what a lab chemist looks for when hiring.

25interview clips
68minutes
13lesson pages
12hours in the full course

Who this course is for

People interested in licensed processingwho want to understand how extraction works before they apply or train on the job.

Cultivators and edibles makerswho want to understand the extract side of the supply chain.

Compliance, quality and operations staffwho need the vocabulary and safety basics of extraction.

Adults in legal statescurious about solventless methods like dry sift, ice-water hash and rosin.

Why Safety and Compliance Come First

Extraction and manufacturing facilities are tightly regulated to protect:

Worker safety
Consumer health
Product integrity
Business licenses

Improper procedures can result in:

Product recalls
License violations
Facility shutdowns
Serious safety incidents

Commercial hydrocarbon extraction is a licensed, safety-critical activity that must be performed in a properly equipped, legally compliant facility. Successful professionals follow documented processes, not shortcuts.

Extraction technician in protective equipment in a licensed facility

What you'll be able to do

After this course you'll be able to:

Explain how trichomes, starting material and decarboxylation affect an extract
Tell infusion from extraction, and solventless from solvent-based methods
Prepare fresh, frozen or dried cannabis for extraction
Describe how solventless extracts (dry sift, ice-water hash, rosin) are made
Explain how licensed labs run ethanol, hydrocarbon and CO₂ extraction, and why each is a regulated, safety-critical process
Describe filtering, winterization and purging, and how extracts are collected and stored
Explain how an extraction facility is planned, equipped and licensed
Explain the basic cannabis laws in the US and Canada

Everything included for $199

5 modules, 15 lessons: about 12 hours of self-paced training
5 module quizzes and a final exam
Cannabis Extraction 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 Extraction Certification Covers in Detail

5 modules and 15 lessons, with a quiz after each module and a final exam. Open any module to see its lessons.

5 modules · 15 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 Extraction Methods 4 lessons · quiz

Introduction to Cannabis Extraction
Preparing the Cannabis
Cannabis Extraction Methods
Straining, Filtering, and Purging
Module quiz

Module 3 Cannabis Extraction Careers 3 lessons · quiz

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

Module 4 Cannabis Extraction Business 3 lessons · quiz

Government Requirements for Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis Business Basics
Cannabis Extraction 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

Solvent methods are taught as they're run in licensed facilities, not as home procedures.

How it works

Enroll for $199 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 Extraction Certificate, with your name, the course hours (12) 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, permit or agent card. Each state sets its own requirements.

Extraction digital badge, Cannabis Training University

Earn your digital badge

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

What your badge shows

Explaining trichome science
Preparing fresh, frozen or dried cannabis
Comparing solventless extraction methods
Explaining solvent-based extraction principles
Decarboxylating and winterizing
Straining, filtering and purging extracts
Planning an extraction business

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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Train your team

Buy one seat per person: choose Me and others / my team under the Enroll button at the top of this page. Each person gets the full Cannabis Extraction Certificate course and their own certificate, and you get a simple dashboard to add people and see who has finished.

Seat prices: $199 each for 1–4 seats, $159 each for 5–24 seats, $139 each for 25–99 seats. A smaller team never pays more than a larger one. For example, 4 seats cost the same $795 as 5. For 100 or more people, request a quote. Seats can be assigned for 12 months. All business prices

Manufacturing Is Part of the Cannabis Supply Chain

Cannabis extraction and manufacturing play a critical role within the larger cannabis supply chain, connecting cultivation to distribution and retail. Extracts go into vapes, edibles, topicals and concentrates.

Extraction and manufacturing work directly affects:

Product safety
Retail compliance
Consumer trust
Brand reputation
Business sustainability

Cannabis manufacturing within the supply chain

Cannabis Extraction FAQs

How long does the course take?

About 12 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?

$199, one payment. That includes all 5 modules, the quizzes, the final exam and your certificate.

Do I need lab experience?

No. Module 1 starts with the plant and its compounds, and the extraction lessons build from there.

Does it teach butane or other solvent extraction at home?

No. Butane, propane and other solvent extraction is done only in licensed facilities with proper equipment and safety controls. The course explains how those processes work in a licensed setting. It does not teach at-home solvent extraction. Never attempt it at home.

What's the difference between solventless and solvent-based extraction?

Solventless methods use heat, pressure, ice water or screens. Solvent-based methods use ethanol, hydrocarbons or CO₂ and are run in licensed facilities.

Is this a license?

No. It's a certificate of completion from an IACET Accredited Provider. Working in or running an extraction facility is regulated by each state. Check your state's rules.

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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