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Master of Cannabis Certification: All 7 Courses Online

All 7 Cannabis Training University courses in one program: Cannabis 101, growing, medical cannabis education, cooking, extraction, business and dispensary management, and budtending. 55.5 hours — shared lessons count once, so you never repeat material. Self-paced and online, with a certificate for each course. Finish all 7 courses, then pass the Master Capstone Exam to earn your Master of Cannabis certificate.

+ Bonus: Autoflower Grower Certificate included free ($99 value).

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Pay $67 today, then $67 two weeks later and $67 two weeks after that ($201 total), charged automatically. Course certificates are issued as you pass each course. The Master of Cannabis certificate is issued after your final payment. If a payment is missed or the plan is cancelled, access to remaining courses pauses until the balance is paid. Your progress is saved. Access lasts 12 months from your first payment.

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All 7 courses, 55.5 hours
+ Bonus: Autoflower Grower Certificate included free ($99 value).
A certificate for each course, plus the Master of Cannabis certificate
$199, or 3 payments of $67
12 months of course access; certificates are permanent
100% online and self-paced

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The Master of Cannabis student dashboard listing the courses, a sample Master of Cannabis certificate and the Master of Cannabis digital badge from Cannabis Training University

Master of Cannabis is CTU's complete program: all 7 courses, 55.5 hours, with a certificate for each course. Finish all 7 courses, then pass the Master Capstone Exam to earn your Master of Cannabis certificate. Shared lessons count once, so you never repeat material.

New · October 2026: 38 interview clips inside the courses: a PhD extraction chemist in Cannabis Extraction (25 clips, 68 min) and the founder of a hemp-CBD store chain in Business & Dispensary Management (13 clips, 15.5 min). What's new →

IACET Accredited Provider
50,000+ students since 2009
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission staff have completed our Master of Cannabis program.

Who the Master of Cannabis program is for

People new to cannabiswho want the whole picture before choosing a path.

Growers, budtenders, kitchen and lab staffwho want depth in their own area plus the rest of the industry.

Future business ownerswho want growing, products, retail, business and law in one program.

Employerswho want one program for their staff. Ask about team pricing.

Educational training. It is not a state license, permit, agent card or medical card.

What you'll be able to do

After this program you'll be able to:

Grow cannabis indoors and outdoors, from seed or clone to harvest and cure
Serve customers as a budtender: products, labels, effects and the rules of the sales floor
Explain the plant, cannabinoids, terpenes and the main product types
Make infusions and cook with cannabis, with consistent servings
Explain how cannabis extracts and concentrates are made, and the safety rules
Plan, license and run a cannabis business, including a dispensary
Explain how medical cannabis programs work, education only
Explain US, Canadian and international cannabis law

This training is educational, not legal, tax or medical advice.

Everything included for $199

All 7 courses: 55.5 hours — shared lessons count once, so you never repeat material
+ Bonus: Autoflower Grower Certificate included free ($99 value). Its own lessons, exam, certificate and digital badge.
Module quizzes and a final exam in each course
7 course certificates + 8 digital badges (one per course plus the gold Master of Cannabis badge): each certificate shows your name, the hours and a verification code; badges share to LinkedIn in one click. Both never expire, and anyone can verify them.
The Ed Rosenthal Library: 8 of Ed Rosenthal's cannabis books to read online, included for Master students: Marijuana Grower's Handbook, Cannabis Grower's Handbook, Marijuana Garden Saver, Marijuana Harvest, Big Book of Buds: Greatest Hits, Beyond Buds, Beyond Buds, Next Generation and Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis.
57 downloadable handouts and 9 grow and cooking calculators
12 months of access on any phone, tablet or computer; your progress saves automatically

The 7 Courses in the Master of Cannabis Program

Each course has its own certificate. Click a course to see what it covers and buy it on its own.

Course	Hours	Bought separately
Cannabis 101 Certificate	12.5	$149
Indoor & Outdoor Cannabis Growing Certificate	19	$199
Medical Cannabis Education Certificate	6.5	$149
Cannabis Cooking Certificate	11	$149
Cannabis Extraction Certificate	12	$199
Cannabis Business & Dispensary Management Certificate	15	$199
Cannabis Budtender Certificate	10.5	$149
All 7 courses in the Master program	55.5*	$1,193

+ Bonus: Autoflower Grower Certificate included free ($99 value).

*In the Master of Cannabis program, lessons shared by several courses count once, so the 7 courses total 55.5 hours, not the 86.5 hours of the 7 courses taken separately.

Bought separately, the 7 courses cost $1,193. Master of Cannabis is $199 for all 7.

Indoor & Outdoor Cannabis Growing Certificate · filmed by CTU in Colorado

Cannabis Extraction Certificate · filmed by CTU in Colorado

Master of Cannabis trailer · 1:05

How it works

Enroll for $199, or start with the first of 3 payments of $67.
Take the 7 courses in any order, on any device. Your progress saves automatically.
Pass each course's final exam (70% or higher) to earn that course's certificate.
Finish all 7 courses, then pass the Master Capstone Exam to earn your Master of Cannabis certificate.*
*If you're on the payment plan, your Master of Cannabis certificate is issued after your final payment.

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 certificates

Each course gives you its own certificate when you pass its final exam, with your name, the course hours and a verification code.

Finish all 7 courses, then pass the Master Capstone Exam to earn the Master of Cannabis certificate (55.5 hours).

Certificates are permanent and never expire. Anyone can check them on our certificate verification page.

Cannabis Training University is an IACET Accredited Provider. A certificate of completion is not a state license, permit or agent card, and it is not a medical card. Each state sets its own requirements.

Master of Cannabis digital badge, Cannabis Training University

Earn your digital badges

Each of the 7 courses ends with its own certificate and a matching digital badge. Finish all 7 courses, then pass the Master Capstone Exam and you also earn the gold Master of Cannabis badge. Certificates and badges never expire, and anyone can verify them.

Cannabis 101
Budtender
Growing
Medical
Cooking
Extraction
Business & Dispensary

What the Master badge shows

Explaining cannabinoids and terpenes
Growing cannabis indoors and outdoors
Making infusions, edibles and tinctures
Comparing extraction methods
Serving customers as a budtender: products, labels and effects
Checking ID and purchase limits
Explaining medical cannabis programs
Writing a cannabis business plan
Explaining cannabis law and regulation

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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What happens after 12 months

Your access to all 7 courses lasts 12 months from purchase (from your first payment on the payment plan).

Your certificates are yours permanently. Want more time with the courses? Graduates can extend access at a discounted alumni rate.

Training a team?

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

Master of Cannabis FAQs

What is the Master of Cannabis program?

All 7 CTU courses in one program. 55.5 hours — shared lessons count once, so you never repeat material. You get a certificate for each course. Finish all 7 courses, then pass the Master Capstone Exam to earn the Master of Cannabis certificate.

What's included?

All 7 courses (55.5 hours), module quizzes and a final exam in each course, 7 course certificates and 8 digital badges, 57 downloadable handouts and 9 grow and cooking calculators, and 12 months of access on any device. Master students also get the Ed Rosenthal Library: 8 of Ed Rosenthal's cannabis books to read online (Marijuana Grower's Handbook, Cannabis Grower's Handbook, Marijuana Garden Saver, Marijuana Harvest, Big Book of Buds: Greatest Hits, Beyond Buds, Beyond Buds, Next Generation and Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis.) Bonus: the Autoflower Grower Certificate course is included free, with its own certificate and badge.

How much does it cost?

$199 one time, or 3 payments of $67 every 2 weeks ($201 total).

How does the payment plan work?

You pay $67 today, then $67 two weeks later and $67 two weeks after that, charged automatically. The plan ends by itself after the third payment. You get each course certificate as soon as you pass that course. Finish all 7 courses, then pass the Master Capstone Exam; the Master of Cannabis certificate is issued after your final payment. If a payment doesn't go through, access to your remaining courses pauses until it's paid and your progress is saved.

How long do I have?

12 months of access from purchase (from your first payment on the payment plan). It's self-paced, so you choose the order and the pace.

What happens after 12 months?

Your access to all 7 courses lasts 12 months from purchase (from your first payment on the payment plan). Your certificates are yours permanently. Want more time with the courses? Graduates can extend access at a discounted alumni rate.

Do I need any cannabis experience?

No. Cannabis 101 starts with the basics, and every course can be taken on its own.

Is this a license?

No. These are certificates of completion from an IACET Accredited Provider. They are not a state license, permit, agent card or medical card.

Is CTU accredited?

Cannabis Training University is an IACET Accredited Provider.

How does the final exam work?

Each course has its own final exam. You need 70% to pass, and you can retake it until you pass.

Does my certificate expire?

No. Your certificates are yours permanently and never expire. Your access to all 7 courses lasts 12 months from purchase (from your first payment on the payment plan). Want more time with the courses? Graduates can extend access at a discounted alumni rate.

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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