Class Catalog

When you finish the Cannabis Basics class, you will be able to:

• Describe the cannabis plant, its origins, and its primary classifications (indica, sativa, hybrid, ruderalis).
• Select the best cannabinoids and terpenes to use for a medical symptom, including entourage effects.
• List the most popular cannabis products.
• Explain how to use popular cannabis products.
• Describe how to read cannabis product labels.

Cannabis has been described as a weed, as a recreational drug, and as the latest craze in medical treatment. But what actually is it? This lesson will cover the origins of the cannabis plant and tell you what you need to know about cannabis strains and cultivars.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Cannabis Plant Overview, including Origins of Weed, Marijuana Cultivars, Weed Strains, Descriptions of Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, Hybrids, and Cannabis Ruderalis, Parts of the Marijuana Plant, Cannabis Seeds, Hemp Fiber, Marijuana Flowers, Marijuana Buds, Marijuana Nugs, and Marijuana Trichomes
• The Difference Between Marijuana and Hemp
• Structure, Life Cycle, and Reproduction System of Marijuana Plants
• Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System

A deep dive into compounds like THC, CBD, terpenes, and other components in cannabis that can have an impact on patients.

The lesson covers these topics:

• The Primary Chemical Compounds in Cannabis, including Terpenes and Cannabinoids
• Entourage Effects of Marijuana Components
• Reasons to Use Weed Strains with THC, CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC, THCV, Beta Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Humulene, Alpha Pinene, Limonene, and Linalool
• Reasons to Avoid Marijuana Strains with THC, CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC, THCV, Beta Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Humulene, Alpha Pinene, Limonene, and Linalool
• THC Use with a Suppressed Endocannabinoid System (ECS), High Blood Pressure, Anxiety, Memory Issues
• Psychoactive Effects of THC, CBN, and THCV
• Dosing with THC, including Biphasic Effects
• THC Benefits for Mental State, the Nervous System, Inflammation, Cancer, Digestion, the Circulatory System, and Intraocular Pressure
• CBD Effects on Endocannabinoid Production and as a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
• CBD Interaction with Chemotherapy, 5-HT1A Receptors, TRPV1-2 Vanilloid Receptors, AEA, Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes, and Drug Metabolization
• CBD Health Benefits for Blood Pressure, Healing the Gut, Epilepsy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Appetite, Anxiety (Including THC-Induced Anxiety), Eating Disorders, Mental States, the Nervous System, Inflammation, Cancer, Digestion, Circulation, Skin Treatments, and Bone Growth
• CBN Medical Benefits for Sleep, Glaucoma, the Nervous System, Inflammation, Cancer, Appetite, Bone Growth, and the Eyes
• Health benefits of the Primary Cannabinoid CBG for Blood Pressure, Memory, Glaucoma, Inflammation, Mental Effects, the Nervous System, Cancer, IBS, Appetite, the Circulatory System, Psoriasis, and Bone Growth
• Health Benefits of CBC for Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Alzheimer’s Disease, Inflammation, Cancer, Acne
• Health Benefits of THCV for the Immune System, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Control, Diabetes, Anxiety, Energy, Appetite Suppression, Epilepsy, Inflammation, and Bone Growth
• Monoterpenes and Sesquiterpenes
• The Presence of Terpenes in Cannabis Strains
• Terpenes and Infections (including MRSA)
• Beta Caryophyllene in Haze, Girl Scout Cookies, Skywalker OG, and Chem Dawg Strains
• Health Benefits of Beta Caryophyllene for Alcohol Addiction, Autoimmune Disorder, the Kidneys, Sleep Disorders, Reducing Cravings, Depression, as a Local Anesthetic, Depression, Inflammation, Cancer, the Digestive System, and IBS
• Myrcene in Indica Strains Like White Widow, Himalayan Gold, and Jack Herer
• Medicinal Benefits of Myrcene for Diabetes, Insomnia, Transdermal Absorption, Inflammation, Depression, Pain, and Cancer
• Alpha Pinene in Jack Herer Strain
• Alpha Pinene in Blue Dream, Trainwreck, Island Sweet Skunk, Romulan, Strawberry Cough, and Bubba Kush Strains
• Health Benefits of Alpha Pinene for Asthma, Alertness, Short-Term Memory, Pain, Inflammation, Cancer, and as a Bronchodilator
• Humulene in White Widow, Headband, and Sour Diesel Strains
• Medical Benefits of Humulene for Appetite, Transdermal Absorption, Inflammation, Cancer, and Pain
• Limonene in Super Lemon Haze, Pineapple Express, and Sweet Tangerine Strains
• Limonene Effects on A(2A) Receptors and Dopamine
• Health Benefits of Limonene for Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Absorption, Inflammation, Cancer, Gallstones, GER, and Acid Reflux
• Linalool in Lavender, Diamond Girl, and LA Confidential Strains
• Medicinal Benefits of Linalool for Nausea, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression, Pain, Seizures, Breast Cancer, Inflammation, and Acne
• Raphael Mechoulam and S. Ben-Shabat’s Entourage Effect Research with Full Spectrum Medical Marijuana and Whole Plant Cannabis Medicine
• CBD and THC Interaction and Ratios
• Marijuana Entourage Effects on Anxiety, Blood Pressure, Appetite, Memory, Attention, Insomnia, Sleep, and Addiction
• Weed Strains that Reduce Cravings, Increase Alertness, Improve Circulation, and Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Cannabis Entourage Effects for Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Reducing Anxiety, Autoimmune Disorders, Lowering Blood Pressure, Mending Broken Bones, Cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcers, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, Inflammation, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, Neurological Damage, Pain Relief, Sleep, and Insomnia
• Synthetic Cannabis and THC Analogs (like Spice and K2) Used as Pharmaceuticals, as Recreational Drugs, and for Research on Tumors, Inflammation, and Blood Flow

The cannabis industry is growing exponentially. With growth comes a variety of new products so many, in fact, that choosing the right one can be confusing to both new and experienced users. This lesson breaks down the most common marijuana products available at dispensaries.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Differences between Cannabis Products, including Cannabinoid Content, Potency, Activation (Raw vs. Decarboxylated), Classification Based on Marijuana Strain Names or Cultivars, Classification Based on Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid, Terpene Content
• CBD:THC Ratio, THC-Dominant Products, CBD-Dominant Products, Hemp Products, 1:1 CBD:THC Ratios, CBD Products
• How Potency is Shown on Labels for Marijuana Flower, Cannabis Concentrates, and Edibles, including Percentages and Number of Milligrams
• Raw Cannabinoids, including THCA, CBDA, and Non-Activated Products
• How to Read Cannabis Product Labels, including Tracking and Regulatory Information, Effects, Cannabinoid Content, Activation Status, Potency, Contaminants, Nutrition Information, and Terpene Content
• Products Sold at Dispensaries, including Marijuana Flowers, Marijuana Concentrates, Marijuana Edibles, Marijuana Topicals, Marijuana Transdermals, and Other Infused Marijuana Products
• How to Find High-Quality Top Shelf Bulk Marijuana Flowers, Marijuana Buds, Marijuana Joints, Marijuana Blunts, Marijuana Pre-Rolls, and Marijuana Shake including Bud Size and Potential Cannabis Contaminants, Pesticides, Mold, and Seeds
• Characteristics of Low-Quality Weed, including Scent of Weed, Color of Weed, Finger Feel of Weed, Throat Feel of Weed
• Cannabis Flower Consumption Methods, including Smoking Marijuana and Vaporizing Marijuana
• Input Materials for Cannabis Extracts, including Flash-Frozen Fresh Plants, Dried Marijuana Flowers, Dried Weed Trim, and Hemp
• Marijuana Extraction Methods, including Solventless Concentrates (Kief, Bubble Hash, Pressed Hashish, Rosin) and Solvent-Based Extracts (RSO, BHO, PHO, Ethanol Extracts, CO2 Oil, Distillate, Isolate, Water-Soluble Isolate, Nano-Isolate)
• Marijuana Concentrates Product Consistencies, including Budder, Shatter, Crumble, Wax, Live Resin, Sugar, Rocks and Sauce, and Vape Cartridges
• How Marijuana Edibles Work, including Cannabis and LDL Delivery, Cannabis and Liver Metabolites, Cannabis and Dosing, Cannabis and Digestive System Issues, and Cannabis and Sublingual Delivery
• Ingredients in Weed Edibles, including Flower Infusions in Oil, Distillates, Isolates, Full-Spectrum Extracts, Broad-Spectrum Extracts, Non-Cannabis Ingredients, and Allergens
• Differences between Full-Spectrum cannabis oil, Broad-Spectrum hemp oil, Marijuana Distillates, Isolates, and Nano-Isolates
• Cannabis Edibles, including Marijuana-Infused Oils, Weed Tinctures, Raw Pot Tinctures, Cannabis-Infused Capsules, Marijuana-Infused Foods, CBD Gummies, Marijuana Hard Candies, Savory Edibles Cookies, Pot Brownies, Weed-Infused Beverages (Cannabis Soda, Cannabis Coffee, Cannabis Tea, Cannabis Beer, Cannabis Energy Drinks)
• Cannabis Concentrates and Their Consumption, including Vaporizing with Vaporizers, Earth Stones and Cannabis, and Cannabis Pens, How to Dab, and Dab Equipment (Dab Rigs, Nails, E-Nails, Torches, Dab Tools, Domes, Carb Caps, Terp Pearls, Quartz Inserts, Reverse Tweezers, Bangers)
• Marijuana-Infused Topical and Transdermal Products, including Cannabis Creams, Cannabis Lotions, Cannabis Balms, Cannabis Patches, and Cannabis Roll-Ons
• Cannabis Topicals and Skin Sensitivity, Antioxidant Properties, Antimicrobial Properties, Cannabis for Acne Treatment, Onset and Duration, Pain Reduction, Inflammation Treatment, Itch Medicine
• Other Dispensary Products including Cannabis-Infused Inhalers, Cannabis Suppositories, Marijuana Moon Rocks, and Marijuana-Infused Joints

When you finish the Cannabis As Medicine class, you will be able to:

• Explain the effect of historical events on cannabis laws, research, and public opinion.
• Describe the steps to register as a medical cannabis patient or caregiver in one US or Canadian state, province, or territory.
• List the US states where one medical condition qualifies for the use of medical cannabis.
• List the possession and cultivation limits for medical cannabis patients in one US or Canadian state, province, or territory.
• Explain the endocannabinoid system, how it affects the body, and how to maintain endocannabinoid system health.
• Explain in detail how different types of cannabis medicine can relieve specific medical symptoms and conditions.
• Select the optimal cannabis administration method for a patient's condition, using a deep understanding of administration methods, dose titration, side effects, drug interactions, and special patient populations.

A look at the origins of cannabis as medicine, and how the practice has evolved to meet the needs of modern patients.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Ancient History of Hemp Cultivation
• Health Benefits of Weed, including Cannabis in the US Pharmacopoeia and Marijuana Used as a Legal Medicine
• Cannabis Legislation in the United States, including the 1914 Harrison Act, the Marijuana Tax Act, the Boggs Act, the Narcotics Control Act, the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, the Shafer Commission, the Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) Program (also known as the IND Compassionate Use Program), the Controlled Substance Act, the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act, the Cole Memo, Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act, FDA Approval of Marinol
• Public Cannabis Research Studies by Organizations Like the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the New England Journal of Medicine, including Scientific Evidence for Treating Glaucoma and Cancer with Marijuana
• Cannabis Regulation in the United States, including Cannabis Policy in the 1900s and 2000s, Ronald Reagan’s War on Drugs, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Cannabis and the FDA, Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Cannabis
• Synthetic Cannabis Medicines like Dronabinol (Marinol) and Nabilone (Cesamet)
• Legal Medical Marijuana in California, Arizona, and Other States
• United States Political Policy on Pot, including legislation by former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump, and former California Governor Jerry Brown
• Current Cannabis Policy In President Joseph Biden's Administration
• History of Cannabis Research on Phytocannabinoids, Marijuana and Pain, Cannabinol (CBN), Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabicyclol (CBL), Acid Forms of Cannabis (THCA, CBDA, CBGA, CBCA, and CBLA), Cannabinoid Receptors, CB1 Receptors, Marijuana Receptors in the Brain, Endocannabinoids, Endogenous Cannabinoids, Anandamide (AEA), N-Arachidonoyl Ethanolamine, 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG)
• United States Patient Discrimination and Hypocrisy about Medical Marijuana
• The Research of Famous Marijuana Researchers like Thomas Wood, B. Rael Cahn, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, Allyn Howlett
• Weed Activist Groups and Groups for Cannabis Reform, including the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Americans for Safe Access (ASA), and Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)
• Physician Concerns about Marijuana, including Cannabis Abuse, Cannabis vs. Morphine, Patients and Medical Cannabis, First Amendment Rights for Doctors Prescribing Cannabis, Prescribing Weed as a Federal Crime, Prosecution of Doctors for Prescribing Cannabis

This lesson describes qualifying conditions, patient/caregiver registration, and limits for every US state with a Medical Marijuana Program and Canada.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in the United States
• Marijuana for ALS
• Cannabis for Alzheimer’s Disease
• Marijuana for Anorexia
• Marijuana for Anxiety
• Cannabis for Arnold Chiari Malformation
• Marijuana for Osteoarthritis
• Marijuana for Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Marijuana for Ataxia
• Cannabis for Autism
• Marijuana for Autoimmune Disorder
• Marijuana for Back Pain
• Cannabis for Cachexia
• Marijuana for Wasting Syndrome
• Marijuana for Cancer
• Cannabis for Causalgia
• Marijuana for Cerebral Palsy
• Marijuana for Cervical Dystonia
• Cannabis for Cirrhosis
• Marijuana for CNS Disorders
• Marijuana for Complex regional pain syndrome type 2
• Cannabis for Corticobasal degeneration
• Cannabis for Crohn’s Disease
• Marijuana for Cystic Fibrosis
• Marijuana for Dystonia
• Cannabis for Dysmenorrhea
• Marijuana for Endometriosis
• Cannabis for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
• Marijuana for Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Marijuana for Epilepsy
• Cannabis for Seizures
• Marijuana for Fibromyalgia
• Marijuana for Fibrous Dysplasia
• Marijuana for Glaucoma
• Cannabis for Headaches
• Weed for Migraines
• Marijuana for Hepatitis C
• Marijuana for HIV/AIDS
• Cannabis for Huntington’s Disease
• Marijuana for Hydrocephalus
• Marijuana for Hydromyelia
• Cannabis for Inclusion body myositis
• Marijuana for Inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
• Cannabis for Neuropathy
• Marijuana for Interstitial Cystitis
• Marijuana for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Marijuana for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Cannabis for Lewy Body Disease
• Marijuana for Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
• Cannabis for Mitochondrial disease
• Cannabis for Lupus
• Marijuana for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Marijuana for Muscular Dystrophy
• Cannabis for Myasthenia Gravis
• Marijuana for Myoclonus
• Marijuana for Nail Patella
• Marijuana for Nausea
• Cannabis for Vomiting
• Marijuana for Nerve Damage
• Marijuana for Spinal Cord Damage or Disease
• Cannabis for Neurofibromatosis
• Cannabis for Neuro-Bechet’s Autoimmune Disease
• Cannabis for Neurological Conditions
• Marijuana for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Marijuana for Opioid Addiction
• Marijuana for Opioid-Treated Conditions
• Marijuana for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
• Marijuana for Pain
• Marijuana for Pancreatitis
• Cannabis for Parkinson’s Disease
• Marijuana for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Cannabis for Polycystic kidney disease
• Marijuana for Post-Concussion Syndrome
• Marijuana for Psoriasis
• Cannabis for PTSD
• Marijuana for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
• Marijuana for Renal Failure
• Cannabis for Residual Limb Pain
• Marijuana for Sickle Cell Anemia
• Cannabis for Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Marijuana for Sleep Apnea
• Marijuana for Spasticity
• Marijuana for Muscle Spasms
• Cannabis for Spinal Cord Injury
• Marijuana for Spinal Cord Disease
• Cannabis for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Marijuana for Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
• Cannabis for Spinocerebellar Ataxia
• Marijuana for Syringomyelia
• Marijuana for Tarlov Cysts
• Cannabis for Terminal Illness
• Marijuana for Tourette’s Syndrome
• Marijuana for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Cannabis for Traumatic Encephalopathy
• Marijuana for Ulcerative Colitis
• Cannabis for Vocal And Motor Tic Disorder
• Marijuana for Vulvodynia and Vulvar Burning
• Marijuana for Weakness
• Cannabis for Impaired Strength
• Marijuana for Rare Conditions
• Registering as a Medical Marijuana Patient in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, D.C., Washington State, and West Virginia
• Registering as a Medical Cannabis Caregiver in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Washington, D.C., Washington State, and West Virginia
• Possession and Cultivation Rules for Medical Weed Patients in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, D.C., Washington State, and West Virginia
• Canada’s Medical Cannabis Program, including Qualifying Conditions, Becoming a Patient with Health Canada, Purchasing Medical Marijuana, and Becoming a Caregiver

Information on how the body’s endocannabinoid system reacts with cannabinoids found in cannabis, and the benefits they can provide.

The lesson covers these topics:

• History of Mammals and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
• Cannabis and Homeostasis in the Human Body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
• Using Marijuana for Optimum Health and to Maintain a Healthy Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
• The Lack of Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Education in Medical Schools
• How CB1 and CB2 Cannabinoid Receptors Work Throughout the Cells of the Body
• How the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Regulates Stress, Appetite, Pain, Memory, Mood, Energy, Metabolism, Immune Function, Female Reproduction, the Autonomic Nervous System, Temperature Balance, and Sleep
• Plant Cannabinoids (Phytocannabinoids) and Endocannabinoids
• Cannabis and the Central Nervous System (CNS), including the effects of Marijuana on Brain Trauma, Spinal Cord Injury, Strokes, Neurotransmitter Uptake, and the Brain
• Naturally Occurring Cannabinoids such as Anandamide, 2-AG in the Human Body, Cacao, Black Pepper, Echinacea, and Kava
• CB1 Receptors interaction with Topicals, Anxiety, Happiness, Convulsions, Pain, Mood Regulation, Inflammation, Movement, Traumatic Memory, Nerve Protection, Bone Growth, Tumor Regulation, Breast Feeding, Eye Pressure, the Digestive System, and Seizures
• CB2 Receptors Interactions in the Liver and Skin and with Inflammation, the Immune System, Injury, Appetite, Pain, Mood, and Memory
• GPR55 G-Protein Receptor Interactions with CNS Inflammation and Pain, Embryos, Inflammation, Blood Vessels, Blood Movement, Bone Resorption, Kidneys, and Cancer
• Other Cannabinoid Receptors such as GPR18 G-Protein Receptors, Glycerin receptors (GlyRs), TRPV1 Receptors, and PPARs
• Endocannabinoids as Retrograde Messengers and How They Work in the Immune System, the Circulatory System, the Skeletal System, the Digestive System, the Reproductive System, and Connective Tissue (Fascia)
• Endocannabinoids in Pregnant Women
• Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Depletion and Cannabis Deficiency Syndromes like Anorexia Nervosa, Fibromyalgia, Huntington’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, PTSD, and Schizophrenia
• Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and Marijuana Abstinence

Breaking down all of the most common ailments addressed by medical cannabis, and why it can be a useful treatment.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Peer-Reviewed Research on Marijuana and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), including US Federal Government Restrictions on Cannabis Research and PubMed, the United States’ National Library of Medicine
• Cannabis Medical Information from licensed marijuana physicians Dr. Joe Cohen, Dr. Arif Khan, and Dr. David Allen
• Palliative Cannabis Treatments and Symptoms Relieved by Weed, including Appetite Stimulation, Nausea and Vomiting Control, Intraocular Eye Pressure, Reducing Seizures, Reducing Pain and Inflammation, Reducing Chronic Pain, Movement Disorder Symptoms, Neurological Disorder Symptoms, Reducing Anxiety, Reducing Depression, Reducing Opioid Addiction
• Research on Marijuana Effects on Pain, Inflammation, CVD
• Marijuana vs. Prescription Pain Medicine, Opiates, Over-the-Counter Pain Medication, and Clobazam for Seizures
• CBD and THC Cannabis Treatment for Symptoms of Arthritis, Back Pain, Reflux Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS), Depression, Migraines, Sleep Apnea, Neuropathy, Hypertension, Insomnia, ADD, Asthma, IBS, Spinal Cord Injury, PMS, Head Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Incontinence, Severe Itching (Pruritis), Psychotic Episodes, Sciatica, Shingles, Sports Injuries, Spinal Stenosis, Surgical Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Somatosensory System Pain, Herpes Pain, Multiple Sclerosis Pain and Muscle Spasms, and Vascular Disease Pain
• CBD and THC Cannabis Treatments for Geriatric Patients
• Double-Blind, Placebo Studies and Research about Medical Conditions Treated with Weed, including Joint Disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease, Senile Dementia, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s Disease, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis and Marijuana, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Cancer, PTSD, Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke, Glutamate Excitotoxicity (GE), Neuromuscular Disease, Tourette’s Syndrome, Ataxia, Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia, Shy-Drager Syndrome, Paraplegia, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), Tics, Tremors, Fear Extinction, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and Atherosclerosis
• The Role of CB2 Receptors in Heart Attacks, Strokes, Hardening of the Arteries, Heart Failure, and Cardiomyopathy
• Research on Marijuana as an Anti-Cancer Agent for Breast Carcinoma, Prostate Carcinoma, Colorectal Carcinoma, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Skin Carcinoma, Leukemia, Glioblastomas, CNS Tumors, Lung Carcinoma, Uterine carcinoma, Thyroid Epithelioma, Pancreatic Carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Carcinoma, Oral Cancer, Biliary Tract Cancer, and Lymphoma
• Obesity and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), including CBD and Blood Glucose Levels
• Cannabis Treatment for Complex Conditions
• Cannabis as a Cytostatic and Apoptotic Cancer Treatment
• Cannabis Interactions with Chemotherapy Drugs
• Improving Health and Emotions with Cannabis

Learn the best ways to consume cannabis and determine your dose, including side effects, drug interactions, and special patient populations.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Marijuana Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability, Including Discussion of LDL Delivery, Nanoemulsions, Metabolites, and How Cannabis Gets You High
• First-Pass Metabolism Effects on THC, including the Difference Between THC and Hydroxy-THC and How THC Permeates the Blood-Brain Barrier
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Cannabis Administration Methods, including Ingestion, Inhalation, Sublingual, Buccal, Intraoral, Transdermals, Topicals, and Suppositories
• How Marijuana is Processed Depending on Administration Method
• Strength, Onset, and Duration of Marijuana Effects when Taken in Different Ways
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Weed Edibles
• How Marijuana Edibles are Processed by the Body
• The Effects of Different Inhalation Methods, Including Smoking Buds, Vaporizing Flowers and Concentrates, Dabbing Weed, and Cannabis Inhalers
• Lung Cancer Risks of Smoking Weed
• How to Use Sublingual Marijuana, Cannabis Inhalers, Cannabis Patches, and Other Administration Methods
• Combining the Effects of Edibles and Sublingual Cannabis
• Transdermal Absorption, The Effect of Alcohol and Terpenes plus Transdermal Differences Between Cannabinoids
• Topical Marijuana Preparations including Phoenix Tears, Creams, Salves, Massage Oil, and Rectal and Vaginal Suppositories
• Raw Cannabis Juice as Medicine
• Finding the Right Cannabis Dose, including Genetic Testing, DNA Tests, Titration for New and Experienced Users
• Cannabis Sensitization Protocol and Marijuana Abstinence to Reduce Tolerance
• Avoiding the Negative Side Effects of Marijuana including Psychoactive Effects, Intoxication, Anxiety, Scattered Thinking, Mania, Hallucinations, Cardiovascular Side Effects (Increased Heart Rate and Decreased Blood Pressure), Fatigue, Drowsiness Sedative Effects, Insomnia, Changes in Dreams, Allergic Reactions, Cannabis Dependence, Dizziness, Cough, Decreased Appetite, Appetite Stimulation, Dry Mouth, Red Eyes, Increased Urination, Lack of Effects, and Vaginal Dryness
• Using Cannabis with Alternative Modalities such as: marijuana and Yoga, marijuana and Hypnosis, and marijuana and Physical Therapy
• Cannabis Interactions with Other Drugs, including Medicinal Supplements, Marijuana and Opioids, Marijuana and Chemotherapy, Marijuana and NSAIDs, Marijuana and Acetaminophen, Marijuana and Steroids, Marijuana and Anti-Anxiety Medicine, Marijuana and Benzodiazepines, Marijuana and Probiotics, Marijuana and Alcohol, Marijuana and Antidepressants, Marijuana and Blood Pressure Medication, Marijuana and Warfarin, and Marijuana and Herbal Supplements
• Considerations for Geriatric, Pediatric, and Pregnant Medical Marijuana Patients
• Gender Differences in Marijuana Effects

When you finish the Fundamentals of Cannabis Cultivation class, you will be able to:

• List the steps to plan a cannabis indoor or outdoor garden, including strain selection, clones vs. seeds, security, media, equipment, and lights.
• Describe how to build an indoor space for a small to large cannabis garden, including cleaning, air flow, water, wiring, setting up lights, veg/flower separation, and environment.
• Describe how to prepare to grow multiple cannabis plants, including selection of equipment, media, water, nutrients, pest and disease management, and practicing before you start.

Before you plant your first cannabis seed or clone, you need to make important decisions about where to grow your marijuana, what kind of marijuana to grow, and how to grow it. This lesson breaks down your options.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Cannabis Plant Overview, including Parts of the Marijuana Plant, Cannabis Seeds, Hemp Fiber, Marijuana Flowers, Buds, and Nugs, and How Cannabis Buds Form
• Marijuana Plant Life Cycle, including Germination, Marijuana Seedlings, Marijuana Clones, the Vegetative State of Cannabis, and the Marijuana Flowering Stage
• How Marijuana Plants Breathe, Eat, and Reproduce, including Sexual and Asexual Propagation of Cannabis
• Light, Air, Nutrient, Water, and Temperature Needs of Pot Plants
• Choosing a Marijuana Strain, including Availability of Seeds and Clones, the Importance of Good Genetics when growing weed, Cannabis Seed Companies, Marijuana Varieties, and Making Choices Based on Effect, Time from Seed to Smoke, Marijuana Plant Yield, Responses to Changing Environmental Conditions, and Space Constraints
• Deciding the Number of Cannabis Plants to Grow
• Advantages of Growing Marijuana from Clones vs. Seeds
• Indoor vs. Outdoor Cannabis Gardens
• Designing an Outdoor or Indoor Marijuana Garden Space
• Growing Weed in Soil, including Organic Methods of Marijuana Cultivation
• Hydroponic Cannabis Cultivation, including Deep Water Culture Hydro Systems, Recirculating Deep Water Culture Hydro Systems, Ebb and Flow Hydroponics, Nutrient Film Technique, and Aeroponics for Growing Marijuana
• Cannabis Pots, Cannabis Containers, and other Equipment for Your Weed Grow, including Smart Pots, Earth Boxes, Hydroponic Equipment, Super Roots AirPots, Deep Water Culture Equipment, Ebb and Flow System Equipment, and BluSoak Tape
• Lighting Choices for Indoor Marijuana Grow Rooms, including How Cannabis Plants Use Light, Lighting Basics for Growing Weed, Choosing the Best Lights For Growing Marijuana, and Budget, Room Size, and Stage of Cannabis Growth Considerations
• Understanding Wattage, Lumens, Kelvin, CRI, PPFD, and PAR Watts Effects on Cannabis Garden Lighting
• Types of Grow Lights for Weed Gardens, including High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights
• Compact Fluorescent Lighting for marijuana (CFL), T5 and T8 Bulbs for growing marijuana, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for growing weed, and Light-Emitting Ceramic (LEC) Metal Halide (CMH) Lights for growing cannabis
• Increasing Light in Your Marijuana Garden with Hoods and Reflectors, Reflective Materials, and Light Movers
• Lighting Accessories for Indoor Cannabis Gardens, including Automatic Light Timers, Green LED Headlamps, and Ballasts
• Home and Commercial Security for Indoor and Outdoor Marijuana Gardens
• Security in Marijuana Grow Rooms

Getting your marijuana grow space set up for optimal output takes time and planning. This lesson helps you decide where your grow space will be, what type of system to use, and how to make it effective.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Building a Marijuana Grow Room in a Commercial or Home Setting, including Space Requirements, Separating Vegetative and Flowering Plants Indoors using a Two-Room Setup vs. Grow Tents, Blocking External Heat and Light, Cleanliness, Standard Equipment, Air Flow, Water Availability, Electrical Wiring and Requirements, Fire Safety, and Lighting for Growing Marijuana
• Air Flow in Marijuana Grow Rooms, including Calculating Air Exchange Equipment Needs, Continuous Horizontal Air Flow Fans, Inlet and Exhaust Fans for Growing Cannabis, Oscillating Fans, Odor Control, Carbon Filters, and Installing Fans in a Cannabis Grow Tent
• Setting Up Lights in a Weed Grow including Handling Light Bulbs
• Monitoring Temperature and Humidity in Indoor Weed Grows, including How Lights Affect Temperature, Heating and Air Conditioning for Growing Weed, Relative Humidity, Correcting Humidity Problems, Humidifiers, and Dehumidifiers for Marijuana Growing
• Keeping Weed Strains Together in Your Grow Room

Once your grow space is ready, it's time to set up everything you need for your cannabis plants including media for growing weed, nutrients for growing weed, and pest prevention for growing cannabis. This lesson explains all your options so you can make the best choice for your marijuana grow.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Basic Equipment for your Cannabis Garden, including Loupes, Magnifying Scopes, and Cannabis Plant Structural Support
• Media for Your Cannabis Garden, including Living Soil for Marijuana Growing, Hydro and Aeroponic Media for Cannabis Cultivation, Rockwool for Growing Weed, Hydroton for Marijuana growing, Coco Coir for Growing Weed, CocoNot for Marijuana Cultivation, Biochar, Bokashi, Organic Soil, Compost Tea, and Outdoor Soil Remediation
• Improving Media Drainage in Your Marijuana Grow System using Perlite and Vermiculite
• Water Needs for Your Weed Grow Room, including Understanding pH for Marijuana, Water Treatment and Filtration, Reverse Osmosis Water for Growing Weed, Dechlorinators, Sediment Filters, Water Delivery Systems, and Indoor and Outdoor Large-Scale Irrigation
• Nutrients for Your Cannabis Garden, including Macronutrient and Micronutrient Needs in the Seedling, Vegetative, and Flowering Stages, Understanding N-P-K, Nutrients in Soil Systems with Outdoor Garden Tips, Hydroponic Nutrients, Aeroponic Nutrients, Nutrient Testing Meters, How Often to Feed Your Marijuana Plants, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), organic nutrients, and Chelated Minerals
• Practicing Cannabis Cultivation on Other Plants
• Pest and Disease Management for Marijuana Grows, including Pest and Disease Prevention Guidelines, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Banker Plants, and Natural Pest Management for Organic Marijuana Gardens

When you finish the How to Grow Cannabis class, you will be able to:

• List the steps needed to start cannabis plants from clones or seeds, breed new strains, and transplant young plants.
• Describe how to conduct multiple methods of pruning, training, transplanting, and caring for cannabis plants in the vegetative, flowering, and pre-flowering stages of growth, including the rhizosphere, water, nutrients, environment, and identifying/removing male plants.
• Choose the best method to prune, train, transplant, and care for cannabis plants in the vegetative, flowering, and pre-flowering stages of growth to meet a specific cultivation goal.
• Describe multiple methods of harvesting, drying, trimming, curing, and storing the flowers from multiple cannabis plants.
• Choose the best method to harvest, dry, trim, cure, and store cannabis flowers to meet a specific production goal.
• Identify common cannabis pests, diseases, nutrient disorders, and other issues.
• Describe how to prevent, eradicate, and control common cannabis pests, diseases, nutrient disorders, and other issues.

There is more than one way to start a cannabis plant. Clones and seeds each bring their own challenges and advantages. We break down the advantages and challenges of each in this helpful lesson.

The lesson covers these topics:

• The Cannabis Plant Germination Stage
• Starting Weed Plants from Clones, including Best Cloning Practices, Choosing Mother Plants, Where to Take Clones From, Plug Cloning, Aeroponic Cloning, Tissue Culture, Micropropagation, and Hardening Off
• Starting Marijuana Plants from Seeds, including Wet Paper Towel, Plug, Potting Soil, and Peroxide Germination Methods
• Breeding Cannabis, including Cannabis Genetics, Plant Generations (F1 and F2), Cubing, Hybrid Strains, Selecting Males, Harvesting Pollen, Pollinating Females, Harvesting Seeds, and Safety Precautions
• Caring for Young Pot Plants, including Moving Seedlings into a Grow Medium, Introducing Light and Nutrients, and Tips for Young Cannabis Plants
• Transplanting Young Marijuana Plants into Soil, Coco Coir, and Earth Boxes

Caring for your cannabis plant properly during the vegetative and flowering stages of growth can be highly beneficial to the quality and quantity of your harvest.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Overview of the Cannabis Plant Vegetative Stage
• Marijuana Pruning Techniques, including Cannabis Defoliation, Topping Marijuana Plants, FIM Technique for Growing Weed, and Optimal Pot Plant Structure
• Training Marijuana Plants in the Vegetative Stage, including Low Stress Training (LST), Main-Lining (Manifold Technique), Super Cropping, Texas Kid Technique, Vertical Trellising, Staking, and Outdoor Plant Support
• Screen of Green (SCROG) Technique and Sea of Green (SOG) Method of Growing Weed
• Transplanting Vegetative Cannabis Plants to Larger Pots and into Outdoor Gardens
• Marijuana Roots in the Vegetative Stage, including the Rhizosphere, Root Zone Additives, Hydroponic Roots, and Aeroponic Roots
• Water Needs in the Cannabis Vegetative Stage, including Drainage and pH
• Nutrients in the Weed Plant Vegetative Stage, including Foliar Feeding, Total Dissolved Solids, Organic Nutrients
• Indoor and Outdoor Vegetative Stage of Marijuana Plants
• Temperature, Humidity, Air Flow, and Lighting Needs of Indoor Vegetative Marijuana Plants
• CO2 Enrichment in the Vegetative and Flowering Marijuana Stages
• Identifying Male Cannabis Plants, including When to Check and How to Remove, Male vs Female Cannabis Plant Differences
• The Cannabis Plant Pre-Flowering Stage, including How Cannabis Starts to Flower, When to Induce Flowering in Indoor Cannabis Plants, Defoliation of Cannabis Plants, and Pruning Methods of Cannabis Plants
• Marijuana Flowers in Outdoor Gardens, including How to Tell When Weed Plants Are Finished
• The Cannabis Flowering Stage, including Defoliating of Marijuana, Pruning Marijuana, Best Nutrients for Cannabis Flowering, Temperature, Humidity, Air Flow, and Cannabis Flowering Lighting Needs
• Finishing and Flushing Marijuana Plants

Often overlooked but undeniably important, the way you harvest can make or break an otherwise great marijuana grow. These steps are among the most important in the marijuana growing process.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Deciding When to Harvest Cannabis Plants by Looking at Trichomes and Pistils
• When to Harvest Outdoor Marijuana Plants
• How to Harvest Weed, including Drying Environment, Cannabis Drying Procedure, and How to Know When Your Marijuana is Dry Enough
• Wet and Dry Trimming Cannabis by Hand and Machine
• Curing Marijuana, including Preparing Plants, Optimal Environment, Pro Weed Curing Tips, and Procedure
• Storing Cannabis Flowers
• Restarting a Marijuana Garden

Sometimes, things don’t go perfectly. We provide you with the knowledge and skills to get your cannabis grow back on track if something starts to go wrong.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Using Biological Controls, Forceful Water, Natural Oils, Insecticidal Soaps, and Pyrethrin to Kill Common Marijuana Pests
• Prevention, Detection, Eradication, and Control of Cannabis Pests, including How to Get Rid of Spider Mites, Aphids, Root Aphids, Whiteflies, Fungus Gnats, Mealybugs, Scales, Thrips, Caterpillars, Deer, Gophers, and Grasshoppers When Growing Marijuana
• Prevention, Detection, Eradication, and Control of Common Weed Diseases, including Powdery Mildew and Cannabis (PM), Botrytis, Algae, Fusarium Root Rot, Pythium Root Rot, Verticillium Wilt, and Stem Rot (Damping Off)
• Nutrient Disorders in Cannabis Plants, including a Discussion of Macronutrients and Micronutrients, Nutrient Deficiencies, and the Prevention and Correction of Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), and Nitrogen (N) Deficiency
• Controlling pH in Cannabis Plants, including Preventing and Detecting pH Issues
• Repairing Broken Weed Plant Stems and Branches, Uses of Marijuana Stems
• Nutrient and Heat Burn in Cannabis Plants
• Weather Damage in Outdoor Pot Plants
• Not Enough Light for Marijuana Plants
• Troubleshooting Cannabis Salinity Problems, LARF Buds, Inability to Flower, Hermaphrodites, Irrigation Issues, and Foxtailing

When you finish the Cannabis Cooking and Extraction Methods class, you will be able to:

• Explain the scientific principles behind trichomes.
• Describe the difference between fresh, frozen, and dried cannabis.
• Explain the difference between infusion and extraction.
• Explain the different outcomes of multiple solventless and solvent-based extraction methods.
• Describe the principles behind decarboxylation, winterization, and new infusion and extraction technologies.
• Name the steps for preparing a large amount of dried or fresh cannabis for basic and advanced methods of infusion, extraction, and juicing.
• Describe multiple ways of creating oil infusions, tinctures, solventless extractions, and solvent-based extractions in a home or commercial environment.
• Choose the best method to use for creating oil infusions, tinctures, solventless extractions, and solvent-based extractions to meet a specific production goal.
• Demonstrate how to estimate the potency of an infusion or extraction.
• Describe how to strain, filter, and purge solvents from infusions and extractions in home and commercial environments using multiple methods.
• Describe how to create extracts of different consistencies.
• Calculate doses for cannabis-infused products at home and in commercial settings.
• List the steps involved in making cannabis-infused products, capsules, and flour at home and in commercial settings.
• Describe how to create cannabis-infused edibles, beverages, and topical products.

Cannabis extraction can be highly rewarding. However, understanding the science behind the process is vital to success. This lesson provides a detailed description of the scientific principles behind marijuana extraction and infusion processes to get you started in the right direction.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Trichomes
• Differences between Fresh Cannabis, Fresh-Frozen Cannabis, and Dried Cannabis
• Marijuana Cryopreservation
• Effects of Drying Weed, including Air Drying vs. Freeze Drying
• Cannabis Infusion vs. Cannabis Extraction
• Solventless Marijuana Extraction, including Cannabis Bubble Hash, Kief and Dry Sift Pot Products, Marijuana Rosin, and Cannabis Rosin from Bubble Hash
• Solvent-Based Extractions, including Polar and Nonpolar Solvents, Ethanol, Dewaxing, Tinctures, Hydrocarbon Extraction, Butane, Propane, Blends, Open Blasting, CO2 Extraction, and Supercritical CO2
• Marijuana Decarboxylation, including Cannabinoid Activation, Activation Energy, Effects of Temperature and Time, Decarboxylation During Marijuana Concentrate Extraction, and Special Considerations on how to Decarb Kief and How To Decarb Weed
• Winterizing and De-Waxing Crude Cannabis Concentrates
• New Marijuana Infusion and Extraction Technologies, including Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction, Sonication, and Isolates

By properly preparing cannabis for extraction or infusion, professionals can drastically increase the quality and potency of the finished product.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Selecting Cannabis Plant Material for Infusion and Extraction, including Choosing Dried Marijuana, Choosing Fresh Weed Plants, and Selecting Marijuana for Hydrocarbon Extraction and Live Rosin
• Preparing Dried Cannabis for Infusion and Extraction, including Ensuring Marijuana Plants Are Clean, Removing Unneeded Plant Matter, Chopping Weed Plants, Commercial Fresh and Dried Cannabis Preparation for Extraction, and Cryomilling
• Marijuana Decarboxylation Procedures, including When to Decarboxylate your Weed Plants, Cannabis Decarboxylation in an Oven, Decarbing Cannabis with a Sous Vide, and Commercial Marijuana Decarboxylation
• Preparing Fresh Cannabis for Infusion and Extraction, including Cannabis Freezing Instructions
• Preparing Weed for Juicing

Once properly prepared, cannabis can be processed for multiple uses, including extraction of key compounds and infusion into oils, butters, alcohol, and more.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Estimating Potency for Cannabis Infusions and Extractions, including Making a Marijuana Infusion or Tincture for a Single Recipe, Making a Weed Infusion for Multiple Recipes, Estimating the Available THC in Cannabis Flowers, Deciding How Much Solvent to Use, Estimating the Milligrams per Gram of THC, and Potency Testing in Commercial Settings
• Making Cannabis Oil, including Using Butter, Clarified Butter, and Ghee, Using a Crockpot, Using a Stovetop, How to make Cannabis Oil, How to Make Canna-oil, How to Make CBD oil, How to Make Cannabutter, and Marijuana Infusions in Commercial Settings
• Homemade Ethanol Marijuana Tinctures, including Description of Cannabis Tinctures, Fresh vs. Dried Cannabis, Room Temperature Methods, and Freezer Methods
• Commercial Cannabis Tinctures
• Making Concentrated Marijuana Tinctures with Lab Glass
• Homemade Vegetable Glycerin Cannabis Tinctures
• Making Solventless Cannabis Extracts, including Bubble Hash, Hand-Rubbed Hashish, and Solventless Marijuana Rosin in Home and Commercial Settings
• Homemade and Commercial Bubble Hash with Micron Filters, Bubbleators, and Washing Machines
• Collecting and Pressing Kief or Dry Sift by Hand, with a Bottle, in a Shoe, Using a Pollinator, and Using a Mechanical Hash Press
• Making Solventless Cannabis Rosin with a Straight Iron, including Safety Concerns, Importance of Pressure and Temperature, Tips for Home and Commercial Production, Expected Yields, and Altering Consistency
• Using Commercial Extraction Equipment
• Using Fresh Frozen and Dried Marijuana for Extractions
• Juicing Fresh Cannabis
• Weed Extraction with Hydrocarbons, including Butane Weed Extraction, Propane Marijuana Extracts, Safety, Commercial Solvents, and Commercial Equipment
• Commercial Cannabis Concentrate Lab Testing
• CO2 Cannabis Extraction

Proper technique is critical when it comes to cannabis infusion and extraction, and knowing how to properly strain, filter, and purge a product to remove contaminants while retaining every last drop is crucial to efficient cannabis concentrate production.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Straining and Filtering Cannabis Tinctures and Infusions, including Strategies for Different Solvents, and Strategies for Different Products
• Straining Equipment Choices, including Cheesecloth, China Caps, Hand Straining, French Presses, and Fruit Presses
• Filtering Marijuana Tinctures and Infusions, Including Straining Processes for Different Amounts, Basic Filtering, Winterizing, De-Waxing, and Winterization
• Methods to Separate Water from Marijuana Oil, including Refrigerator, Freezer, and Separatory Funnel Methods
• Purging Ethanol from Cannabis Tinctures with and without Heat, Using a Distiller, and Using a Rotovap
• Making Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)
• Purging Butane and Propane from Cannabis Concentrates in Home and Commercial Settings, including Degassing and Auto-Buttering
• Creating Budder, Shatter, Distillate, and THC Crystals in a Commercial Setting
• Home Storage for Cannabis Infusions, Tinctures, and Bubble Hash
• Collecting and Storing RSO
• Collecting and Storing Solventless Marijuana Rosin

Once you’ve extracted or infused your cannabis, it’s time to get cooking. Our experienced cannabis chefs show you their favorite techniques for foolproof marijuana cooking.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Estimating Cannabis Potency and Doses at Home, including How Much Cannabis Oil, Tincture, Extract, THC Distillate, or CBD Isolate to Use in a Cannabis Recipe
• Determining Marijuana Edible Product Potency in Commercial Settings
• Dividing a Cannabis Recipe into Single-Serving Doses, including Strategies for Cannabis Cookies, Pot Brownies, Cannabis Liquids, Cannabis Soups, and Cannabis Casseroles
• Making Cannabis-Infused Products at Home, including Cooking with Marijuana Infused Oils and Butter and Preparing Cannabis Alcohol Tinctures for Sublingual Use
• Cooking with Cannabis Extracts, THC Distillates, and CBD Isolates
• Mixing Marijuana Concentrates and Bubble Hash in Oil and Ethanol
• Making Cannabis Capsules, Cannabis Pills, and Cannabis Flour
• Cannabis Cooking Challenges in Commercial Settings

A close look at some of our favorite cannabis edibles, cannabis topicals, and marijuana beverage recipes you can make using your newly extracted or infused cannabis products, all taught by our experienced team of CTU cannabis chefs.

The lesson covers these topics:

• How to Use Cannabis Recipes, including Recipe Strength, Effects of Cannabis Ingredient Strength, and Managing Cannabis Product Potency with Serving Size Adjustments
• Making Marijuana Beverages, including Fresh Cannabis Juice Recipes, Cannabis Juice Smoothies, Cannabis Coffee and Tea, Marijuana-Infused Bulletproof Coffee, Authentic Weed-Infused Chai, and Cannabis-Infused Green Dragon Liqueur, Bhang-up Weed-Infused Mango Lassi, Cannabis-Infused Golden Milk, Marijuana-Infused Lavender Hot Chocolate, Cannabis-Infused Milk Recipes, and Water-Based Weed Tea
• Adding Cannabis Oil to Beverages
• Sweet Cannabis Edible Recipes, including Cannabis Candies, RSO Caramels, Marijuana Gummies, Cannabis Cookies, Weed-Infused Rice Krispy Treats, CannaButter Brownies, Marijuana Sugar Cookies, Weed Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, Cannabis Chocolate Chip Cookies, Marijuana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Cannabis Vanilla Wafers, Weed-Infused Cheesecake, Cannabis-Infused Carrot Cake, Marijuana-Infused Chocolate Cakes, Cannabis Rum Cake, Weed-Infused Coconut Cake, Cannabis Strawberry Shortcake, Marijuana-Infused Fruit Pies, Weed-Infused Chocolate Cream Pie, and Cannabis Peanut Butter Pie
• Savory Pot-Infused Edibles, including Cannabis Salad Dressings, Marijuana Marinades, Weed White Sauce, Cannabis Béarnaise Sauce, Ed Rosenthal Recipes, Ganja Guacamole, Marijuana-Infused Vegetables, Cannabis Mashed Potatoes, Pot Potato Salad, Cannabis-Infused Entrees, Marijuana Filet Mignon, Cannabis Chicken Cordon Bleu, Weed-Infused Soups, Marijuana-Infused Fish Entrees, Sativa Shrimp Burritos, Weed Seafood Pasta, Breakfast “Baked” Burritos, Cannabis Scrambled Eggs, Marijuana-Infused Breakfast Foods, Black Bean Bud Dip, Cannabis-Infused Veggie Burger, Cannabis-Infused Chili, Homemade High Hummus, Mary Jane’s Mac n Cheese, Marijuana Lasagna, Weed Pizza.
• Cannabis-Infused Topicals, including Transdermal Weed Patches, Transdermal Cannabis-Infused Roll-Ons, Marijuana Poultices, Cannabis Balms, Marijuana Ointments, Marijuana Creams, Cannabis Lotions, and Marijuana Suppositories

When you finish the Cannabis Careers class, you will be able to:

• Describe the requirements to work in the cannabis industry in one US or Canadian state, province, or territory.
• Describe how to build cannabis-industry experience and locate job opportunities.
• List the steps needed to write a cannabis-industry resume and cover letter.
• Explain how to successfully navigate a cannabis-industry job interview.
• Explain the roles, responsibilities, required education and experience, advancement opportunities, compensation, and skills requirements for primary cannabis cultivation careers, including grower, trimmer, and packager.
• Explain the roles, responsibilities, required education and experience, advancement opportunities, compensation, & skills requirements for cannabis careers in extraction facilities, commercial kitchens, and infused-product factories.
• Explain the roles, responsibilities, required education and experience, advancement opportunities, compensation, and skills requirements for primary cannabis dispensary and budtender careers.
• Explain the roles, responsibilities, required education and experience, and compensation for the primary ancillary careers in the cannabis industry.

Necessary information on cannabis work permits and other required prerequisites for anyone looking to start a cannabis career in the United States or Canada.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Age Requirements for Working in Marijuana Businesses including:
  • Age requirement to work in Alaska cannabis Job
  • Age requirement to work in Arizona marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Arkansas cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in California marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Colorado cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Connecticut marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Delaware cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Florida marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Georgia marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Hawaii cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Illinois marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Iowa marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Louisiana marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Maine cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Maryland cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Massachusetts marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Michigan marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Minnesota cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Missouri marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Montana marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Nevada cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in New Hampshire marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in New Jersey marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in New Mexico cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in New York marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in North Dakota cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Ohio marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Oklahoma cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Oregon marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Pennsylvania marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Rhode Island cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in South Dakota marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Texas marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Utah marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Vermont marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in Washington State cannabis job
  • Age requirement to work in Washington D.C. marijuana job
  • Age requirement to work in West Virginia marijuana job

• Cannabis Work Permit Fees for Cannabis Businesses including:
  • Alaska marijuana work permit fees
  • Arizona cannabis work permit fees
  • Arkansas marijuana work permit fees
  • California cannabis work permit fees
  • Colorado marijuana work permit fees
  • Connecticut cannabis work permit fees
  • Delaware marijuana work permit fees
  • Florida cannabis work permit fees
  • Hawaii marijuana work permit fees
  • Georgia marijuana work permit fees
  • Illinois cannabis work permit fees
  • Iowa marijuana work permit fees
  • Louisiana marijuana work permit fees
  • Maine cannabis work permit fees
  • Maryland marijuana work permit fees
  • Massachusetts cannabis work permit fees
  • Michigan marijuana work permit fees
  • Minnesota cannabis work permit fees
  • Missouri marijuana work permit fees
  • Montana marijuana work permit fees
  • Nevada cannabis work permit fees
  • New Hampshire marijuana work permit fees
  • New Jersey cannabis work permit fees
  • New Mexico marijuana work permit fees
  • New York marijuana work permit fees
  • North Dakota marijuana work permit fees
  • Ohio marijuana work permit fees
  • Oklahoma marijuana work permit fees
  • Oregon marijuana work permit fees
  • Pennsylvania marijuana work permit fees
  • Rhode Island marijuana work permit fees
  • South Dakota marijuana work permit fees
  • Texas marijuana work permit fees
  • Utah marijuana work permit fees
  • Vermont marijuana work permit fees
  • Washington State marijuana work permit fees
  • Washington D.C. marijuana work permit fees
  • West Virginia cannabis work permit fees

• Training Requirements for Cannabis Industry Employees, including:
  • Alaska cannabis training requirements
  • Arizona cannabis training requirements
  • Arkansas cannabis training requirements
  • California marijuana training requirements
  • Colorado cannabis training requirements
  • Connecticut cannabis training requirements
  • Delaware marijuana training requirements
  • Florida cannabis training requirements
  • Hawaii cannabis training requirements
  • Georgia cannabis training requirements
  • Illinois marijuana training requirements
  • Iowa marijuana training requirements
  • Louisiana cannabis training requirements
  • Maine cannabis training requirements
  • Maryland marijuana training requirements
  • Massachusetts cannabis training requirements
  • Michigan cannabis training requirements
  • Minnesota marijuana training requirements
  • Missouri cannabis training requirements
  • Montana cannabis training requirements
  • Nevada marijuana training requirements
  • New Hampshire cannabis training requirements
  • New Jersey marijuana training requirements
  • New Mexico marijuana training requirements
  • New York cannabis training requirements
  • North Dakota cannabis training requirements
  • Ohio marijuana training requirements
  • Oklahoma cannabis training requirements
  • Oregon marijuana training requirements
  • Pennsylvania cannabis training requirements
  • Rhode Island cannabis training requirements
  • South Dakota marijuana training requirements
  • Texas marijuana training requirements
  • Utah marijuana training requirements
  • Vermont cannabis training requirements
  • Washington State cannabis training requirements
  • Washington D.C. marijuana training requirements
  • West Virginia marijuana training requirements

• Legal Requirements for Marijuana Workers, including:
  • Alaska marijuana laws for employees
  • Arizona marijuana laws for employees
  • Arkansas cannabis laws for employees
  • California marijuana laws for employees
  • Colorado cannabis laws for employees
  • Connecticut marijuana laws for employees
  • Delaware marijuana laws for employees
  • Florida cannabis laws for employees
  • Georgia cannabis laws for employees
  • Hawaii cannabis laws for employees
  • Illinois marijuana laws for employees
  • Iowa cannabis laws for employees
  • Louisiana marijuana laws for employees
  • Maine cannabis laws for employees
  • Maryland marijuana laws for employees
  • Massachusetts cannabis laws for employees
  • Michigan marijuana laws for employees
  • Minnesota cannabis laws for employees
  • Missouri marijuana laws for employees
  • Montana cannabis laws for employees
  • Nevada marijuana laws for employees
  • New Hampshire cannabis laws for employees
  • New Jersey cannabis laws for employees
  • New Mexico marijuana laws for employees
  • New York marijuana laws for employees
  • North Dakota cannabis laws for employees
  • Ohio marijuana laws for employees
  • Oklahoma cannabis laws for employees
  • Oregon marijuana laws for employees
  • Pennsylvania cannabis laws for employees
  • Rhode Island marijuana laws for employees
  • South Dakota Marijuana Laws for Employees
  • Texas cannabis laws for employees
  • Utah cannabis laws for employees
  • Vermont marijuana laws for employees
  • Washington State cannabis laws for employees
  • Washington D.C. marijuana laws for employees
  • West Virginia cannabis laws for employees

• Employee Agent Cards including:
  • Marijuana agent cards Alaska
  • Cannabis agent cards Arizona
  • Marijuana agent cards Arkansas
  • Cannabis agent cards California
  • Marijuana agent cards Colorado
  • Cannabis agent cards Connecticut
  • Marijuana agent cards Delaware
  • Cannabis agent cards Florida
  • Marijuana agent cards Hawaii
  • Marijuana agent cards Georgia
  • Cannabis agent cards Illinois
  • Cannabis agent cards Iowa
  • Marijuana agent cards Louisiana
  • Cannabis agent cards Maine
  • Marijuana agent cards Maryland
  • Cannabis agent cards Massachusetts
  • Marijuana agent cards Michigan
  • Cannabis agent cards Minnesota
  • Marijuana agent cards Missouri
  • Cannabis agent cards Montana
  • Marijuana agent cards Nevada
  • Cannabis agent cards New Hampshire
  • Marijuana agent cards New Jersey
  • Cannabis agent cards New Mexico
  • Marijuana agent cards New York
  • Cannabis agent cards North Dakota
  • Marijuana agent cards Ohio
  • Cannabis agent cards Oklahoma
  • Marijuana agent cards Oregon
  • Cannabis agent cards Pennsylvania
  • Marijuana agent cards Rhode Island
  • Marijuana agent cards South Dakota
  • Cannabis agent cards Texas
  • Cannabis agent cards Utah
  • Marijuana agent cards Vermont
  • Cannabis agent cards Washington State
  • Marijuana agent cards Washington D.C.
  • Cannabis agent cards West Virginia

• Canadian Cannabis Worker Regulations, Cannabis Act, and Criminal Code Bill C-45
• Age, Residency, and Ownership Requirements for Cannabis Industry Workers in Canada
• Analytical Cannabis Testing Lab and Cannabis Research Licenses in Canada
• Duties on Marijuana in Canada
• Age Requirements for Marijuana Industry Workers in Canada, including: Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Alberta, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in British Columbia, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Manitoba, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in New Brunswick, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Northwest Territories, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Nova Scotia, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Nunavut Territory, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Ontario, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Prince Edward Island, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Quebec, Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Saskatchewan, and Age requirement to work in marijuana industry in Yukon Territory
• Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Canada, including: Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Alberta, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in British Columbia, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Manitoba, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in New Brunswick, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Newfoundland and Labrador, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Northwest Territories, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Nova Scotia, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Nunavut Territory, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Ontario, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Prince Edward Island, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Quebec, Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Saskatchewan, and Marijuana Work Permit Fees in Yukon Territory
• Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Canada, including: Cannabis training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Alberta, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in British Columbia, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Manitoba, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in New Brunswick, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Northwest Territories, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Nova Scotia, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Nunavut Territory, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Ontario, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Prince Edward Island, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Quebec, Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Saskatchewan, and Cannabis Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Yukon Territory
• Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Canada, including: Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Alberta, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in British Columbia, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Manitoba, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in New Brunswick, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Northwest Territories, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Nova Scotia, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Nunavut Territory, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Ontario, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Prince Edward Island, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Quebec, Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Saskatchewan, and Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in Yukon Territory

Everything you need to start your cannabis career, including how to identify and locate industry jobs, create the perfect marijuana resume and cover letter, and succeed at the interview so you can start working in this amazing and profitable industry.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Where to Look for a Cannabis Industry Job, including Cannabis Job Boards, Recruiting Companies, Placement Businesses, Staffing Agencies
• Online Marijuana Job Resources in the United States and Canada, including Indeed, Monster.com, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, SimplyHired, Craigslist, Cannabis Training University, Ganjapreneur, BloomTHC, HempEvents.org
• Weed Staffing Agencies
• Locating Cannabis Jobs through Social Media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Getting a Marijuana Job through Unsolicited Emails, Newspapers and Magazine Ads
• Networking for Cannabis Careers at Local Marijuana Events, Marijuana Dispensaries, Cannabis Industry Parties, Cannabis Legislation Events, Dispensary Parties, National Cannabis Events, Women Grow, National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), MJBizCon, International Weed World Events, and Canna-Tech Cannabis Events
• Building Cannabis Experience by Volunteering at Weed Organizations and Marijuana Blogging
• Writing a Marijuana Resume, including Tips, Organization, and Showing Black Market Pot Experience
• Using Skills from Other Industries on your Cannabis Resume, including Retails Skills for a Marijuana Budtender Job and Gardening Skills for a Marijuana Grower Job
• How to Write a Cover Letter in the Marijuana Industry, including Tips, Organization, and Including Black Market Cannabis Experience
• Sample Marijuana Entry-Level Cultivation Job Posting, Resume, and Cover Letter
• Sample Cannabis Management Job Listing, Resume, and Cover Letter
• Weed World Interview Tips, including Describing Black Market Marijuana Experience

Want to get your hands dirty working with actual cannabis plants? This lesson dives into the requirements for marijuana growers, cannabis trimmers, cannabis packagers, and other cultivators in the cannabis industry.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Overview of Marijuana Cultivation Businesses, including Ancillary Positions like Marijuana Receptionist, Marijuana Security Guard, Marijuana Janitor, Marijuana Cannabis Inventory Management, Marijuana Website Development, Marijuana Sales, Marijuana Marketing, Marijuana Human Resources, Marijuana Accounting, and Legal Marijuana Jobs
• Cannabis Garden Career Tracks, including Cannabis Field Hand, Cannabis Trimmer, Cannabis Packager, Cannabis Cultivation Associate, Cannabis Cultivation Manager, Cannabis Production Manager, and Master Grower
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Weed Grower Positions
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Trimming Jobs
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Marijuana Production Managers
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Packagers
• Career Path for Cannabis Growers, Cannabis Trimmers, and Cannabis Packagers
• Weed Packaging Skills, including How to Use a Futurola Knockbox or Cones Coolbox and How to Roll a Marijuana Joint or Blunt

The cannabis industry needs qualified professionals to work in commercial kitchens, extraction facilities, marijuana-infused-product factories, and more.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Overview of Marijuana Manufacturing, Cannabis Kitchen, and Weed Extraction Businesses and Jobs
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Marijuana Lab Technician
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Marijuana Laboratory Manager
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Extraction Jobs with Marijuana Infused Product (MIP) Processors
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Extraction Specialists
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Kitchen Employees
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Executive and Formulation Chefs
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Marijuana Kitchen Managers
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Marijuana Infused Product (MIP) Manufacturing Careers
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Packagers
• Cannabis Factory Career Tracks
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Marijuana Factory Jobs
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Quality Control Employees

Budtending and dispensary work may be among the most popular avenues for starting a cannabis career, and this lesson shows exactly how to get started.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Overview of Cannabis Dispensary Businesses
• Jobs in Marijuana Dispensaries, including Budtenders, Cannabis Educators, Weed Assistants, Marijuana Guides, and Managers
• Differences Between Strains and Weight Conversions for Bulk Cannabis Flower
• Marijuana Edible Dosing and Cannabis Ingredients for Home Cooking
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Budtender
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Weed Store Manager
• Marijuana Dispensary Job Skills, including Checking in Patients, Handling Money, Weighing and Packaging Buds, Purchase Limits, Inventory Management, Rolling a Marijuana Cigarette, Rolling a Cannabis Cigar, Operating a Point of Sale (POS) System, and Customer Service
• Recommending Medical Cannabis Products for Qualifying Conditions, including Insomnia, Pain, Attention Deficit, and Non-Medical Needs

There’s a lot of room to grow as a member of an ancillary cannabis business, including everything from cannabis accountant and cannabis attorney to cannabis scientist, cannabis tour guide, cannabis salesperson, cannabis website developer, and so much more.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Cannabis Accountants
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Lawyers and Attorneys
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Cannabis Compliance Consultants
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Delivery Drivers
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Cannabis Doctors and Physicians
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Inventory Managers
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Cannabis Public Relations (PR) and Marketing Professionals
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Packaging Designers
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Cannabis Realtors and Real Estate Agents
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Sales Reps and Salesman
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Cannabis Researchers and Scientists
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Security Guards
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Staffing Agents and Recruiters
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Tour Guides
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Cannabis Web Developers
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Writers
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Cannabis Editors
• Responsibilities, Education/Experience Requirements, and Salaries for Marijuana Journalists

When you finish the Cannabis Business class, you will be able to:

• Determine whether business license applications are currently being accepted in one US or Canadian state, province, or territory.
• List the steps required to obtain a business license in one US or Canadian state, province, or territory.
• Explain cannabis industry challenges.
• Write a cannabis business plan and pitch deck.
• Explain cannabis business marketing, advertising, product transportation, inventory management, insurance, legal considerations, and shutdown procedures.
• Develop a plan for starting and running a cannabis cultivation business, including financing, setup, property, operations, and strain choice.
• Develop a plan for starting and running a cannabis extraction facility, commercial kitchen, or manufacturing facility, including financing, setup, property, facility construction, equipment, and wholesale sales.
• Develop a plan for starting and running a cannabis medical or recreational dispensary, including business basics, location, setup, quality, customer service, security, legal considerations, sanitation, and special considerations for medical dispensaries.
• Explain the challenges involved in starting several types of ancillary cannabis businesses.

Examine the process of obtaining a special license to run a cannabis business. This lesson acts as a guided tour of the requirements for cannabis business applications in each legal state, province, and territory across the United States and Canada.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Inventory Tracking System Requirements in US States and Canadian Provinces
• Vertical Integration Requirements by State For United States Marijuana Businesses
• Licenses Available for Medical Marijuana Businesses, including:
  • Alaska cannabis licenses
  • Arizona marijuana licenses
  • Arkansas cannabis licenses
  • California weed licenses
  • Colorado cannabis licenses
  • Connecticut marijuana licenses
  • Delaware cannabis licenses
  • Florida marijuana licenses
  • Hawaii cannabis licenses
  • Georgia cannabis licenses
  • Illinois marijuana licenses
  • Iowa marijuana licenses
  • Louisiana cannabis licenses
  • Maine marijuana licenses
  • Maryland cannabis licenses
  • Massachusetts marijuana licenses
  • Michigan cannabis licenses
  • Minnesota marijuana licenses
  • Missouri cannabis licenses
  • Montana marijuana licenses
  • Nevada cannabis licenses
  • New Hampshire marijuana licenses
  • New Jersey cannabis licenses
  • New Mexico marijuana licenses
  • New York cannabis licenses
  • North Dakota marijuana licenses
  • Ohio cannabis licenses
  • Oklahoma marijuana licenses
  • Oregon cannabis licenses
  • Pennsylvania marijuana licenses
  • Rhode Island marijuana licenses
  • South Dakota marijuana business licenses
  • Texas cannabis business licenses
  • Utah marihuana licenses
  • Virginia cannabis licenses
  • Vermont cannabis licenses
  • Washington State marijuana licenses
  • Washington D.C. marijuana licenses
  • West Virginia cannabis licenses

• Fee Requirements for Cannabis Businesses in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Washington D.C., and West Virginia
• Licenses Available for Recreational Pot Businesses, including:
  • Alaska recreational marijuana licenses
  • Arizona recreational cannabis licenses
  • California recreational marihuana licenses
  • Colorado recreational cannabis licenses
  • Connecticut recreational cannabis licenses
  • Illinois recreational cannabis licenses
  • Maine recreational marijuana licenses
  • Massachusetts recreational cannabis licenses
  • Michigan recreational marijuana licenses
  • Montana recreational cannabis licenses
  • Nevada recreational cannabis licenses
  • New Jersey recreational cannabis licenses
  • New Mexico recreational cannabis licenses
  • New York recreational cannabis license
  • Oregon recreational marijuana licenses
  • South Dakota recreational marijuana licenses
  • Vermont recreational cannabis licenses
  • Virginia recreational marijuana licenses
  • Washington State recreational cannabis licenses
  • Washington D.C recreational marijuana licenses

• Fee and Licensing Requirements for Canadian Cannabis Businesses
• Marijuana Delivery by Mail in Canada
• Medical and Recreational Cannabis Businesses Licensing in Canadian Provinces and Territories
• Regulations from the Canadian Department of Finance, including Excise Duties on Cannabis, the 2001 Canadian Excise Act, and the 2018 Canadian Budget Implementation Act
• Canadian Retail and Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Licenses in the United States and Canada
• Cannabis Medical and Recreational Cultivation Licenses in the United States and Canada
• Cannabis Processing Licenses in US States and Canadian Provinces and Territories
• Applications and Fees for Marijuana Business Licenses and L300 Cannabis Licenses
• Contacting the Canadian Government
• Canada’s Cannabis Tracking System (CTS)
• Canadian Cannabis Product Packaging and Labeling Requirements

Before joining the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry, you’ll need to be prepared. This lesson covers the basics of planning your cannabis business, from writing and pitching your marijuana business plan to overcoming common challenges you might face along the way.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Challenges in Starting a Marijuana Business and Potential Cannabis Industry Pitfalls, including Cannabis Banking Challenges, Changing Cannabis Laws and Regulations, Income Tax Issues, Municipal Moratoriums, Under-Educated Consumers, Security, 280E Tax Code and Cannabis, Compliance with Marijuana Regulations, Cannabis Inventory Tracking, and Entering the Green Rush
• Competition in the Marijuana Industry, including Black Market Competition
• How to Write a Cannabis Business Plan, including Audience, Cover Page, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, Trademarks and Patents, Market Analysis, Company Descriptions, Ownership, and Appendices
• Sample Marijuana Business Plan
• The Global, National, and Local Weed Market
• Pricing in the Cannabis Industry, including Variable Market Considerations and Competition
• Stages of Development of a Cannabis Business
• Specialization in the Weed Industry
• Marijuana Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, and Right of Publicity
• Marketing and Sales in the Cannabis Industry, including Creating a Visual Marketing Plan, Target Markets, Price Structure, and Market Penetration Strategy, Financial Projections, Cannabis Advertising, Cannabis Networking, Cannabis Industry Social Media Concerns, Cannabis Business Marketing Strategies, Budtender Product Education, Industry Brochures, Market Influencers, Cannabis Affiliate Marketing, Micro-Influencers, and Online Cannabis Reviews
• Sales Approach Strategies in the Marijuana Space, including Solutions Selling, the Buddy Approach, and The Guru Approach
• Research and Development (R&D) in the Cannabis Industry, including Marijuana Product Life Span
• Creating a Cannabis Facility Operating Plan
• Finances in the Weed Industry, including Funding Requests
• Marijuana Pitch Deck Basics, including Importance of a Cannabis Pitch Deck, Pitch Decks to Request Funding, Pitch Decks at Networking Events, and Pitch Deck Competitions
• How to Write a Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck, including Optimal Number of Slides, Slide Content, Appearance of Slides, Verbal Presentations, Delivering the Pitch Deck, Storytelling Skills, and Practicing
• Sample Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
• Marketing and Advertising Challenges in the Cannabis Industry, including Changing Regulations, Truth and Accuracy Statements, Prohibited Areas, Prohibited Populations, Prohibited Methods
• Marijuana Holidays, including April 20 (420), July 10 (710), and Seasonal Cannabis Considerations
• Advertising in the Cannabis Space, including Industry Restrictions, Traditional Advertising, Advertising on Packaging, Live Events, Advertising in Dispensaries, In-Store Video Ads, Product Marketing Posters, Flyers, Signs, Branded Dispensary Bags and Jars, Promotional Models, Reward Programs, Promotional Items, Print Advertising, Radio Advertising, TV Advertising, Direct Mail, Billboards, Promotional Drink Coasters, News Media Coverage, Vinyl-Wrapped Vehicles, Online Advertising, Business Websites, Email Marketing, Banner Ads, Keyword Advertising, Social Media, and Hashtags
• Cannabis Transporting and Delivery Regulations Between Businesses, from Growers to Stores, to Dispensaries, Between Wholesale Businesses
• Cannabis Inventory Management, including Product Recalls and Defective Products, Expiration Dates, Inventory Tracking Systems, Seed-To-Sale, Seed-to-Harvest Tracking, Tracking for Processors, Wholesale-to-Consumer Tracking, Point of Sale (POS) Systems
• Tracking Cannabis Product Turnover Rates, Product Performance, Gross Margins, Lost Sales, Sell-Through Rates, and Stolen Products
• Cannabis Business Insurance, including Property Insurance, Product Liability Insurance, Living Marijuana Plant Coverage
• Federal Legal Considerations for Cannabis Businesses in the United States
• Local Regulations for Different Marijuana Business Types, including Prohibited Locations
• Packaging and Labeling Regulations in the Cannabis Industry
• Weed Business Shutdown Procedures, Rule Violations, and Government Raids

This lesson walks you through the many factors involved in starting a marijuana cultivation business. It will help you set up a successful cannabis cultivation business and avoid many common pitfalls.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Preparing to Start a Cannabis Cultivation Business, including Marijuana Education, Networking, Research, and Planning
• Financing a Weed Business, including Traditional Financing, Venture Capital, Private Equity Funding, and Private Lenders
• Setting up a Marijuana Grow Business, including Business Structure, Licensing, and Insurance for Cannabis Cultivation
• Getting Property for your Cannabis Grow Business, including Building Permits, Square Footage Limitations, Legal Use of Property, Zoning, Commercial Leases, and Avoiding a Move
• Setting up an Indoor Marijuana Cultivation Facility, including Space Requirements, Costs, and Choosing the best Lights and Media for Growing Weed
• Setting up an Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation Facility, including Soil, Water, Climate, Harvest Limitations, and Light Deprivation Greenhouses
• Cannabis Cultivation Business Operations, including Cultivation Plans, Inventory Control, Product Testing, Employment Laws, Training Manuals, Safety Plans, Staffing Plans, Environmental Plans, Fire Safety, Waste Disposal, and Security
• Choosing Weed Strains to Grow, including Grow Time, THC and CBD Strains, CBD vs THC, Indica vs. Sativa vs Hybrids, and Genetic Origin of Strains

Cannabis manufacturing businesses make consumer products out of harvested cannabis plants. In this lesson, we cover the basic business decisions that all cannabis manufacturing businesses need to make to be successful. We also walk through the main types of cannabis manufacturing businesses, including extraction facilities, infused-product commercial kitchens, and large-scale infused-product manufacturers.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Preparing to Start a Cannabis Manufacturing Business, including Research, Planning, Pitch Decks, and Building a Team
• Financing a Marijuana Infused Product Manufacturing Business
• Licensing and Insurance for Weed Manufacturing Businesses
• Finding Property for a Cannabis Manufacturing Facility, including Legal Use of Property, Zoning, Leases, Fire Safety, Environmental Plans, Waste Disposal, and Security
• Constructing a Weed-Infused Product Manufacturing Facility, including Negative Pressure Ventilation, Spark-Proof Exhaust, and Commercial Sprinklers
• Ordering Equipment for a Cannabis Infused-Product Manufacturing Business
• Setting Up a Marijuana Extraction Facility, Choosing Extraction Methods and Products, Solventless Extracts, Extracting with Solvents, Choosing Equipment, and Inventory Tracking
• Setting Up a Weed-Infused Product Commercial Kitchen, including Choosing and Sourcing Cannabis Ingredients, Developing Products, Packaging and Regulations, Setting Up a Facility, Finding Employees, and Planning for Expansion
• Setting Up a Large-Scale Marijuana-Infused Product Manufacturing Facility, including Automation, Equipment, Finding Employees, and Planning for Expansion
• Getting Cannabis-Infused Products into Stores and Dispensaries

When you open a dispensary, you will be faced with some unique business challenges, including industry compliance, store planning, and addressing local attitudes on cannabis. This lesson explains how to open a dispensary and gives you tips on how to move past common issues without a glitch.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Legal Considerations in Opening a Marijuana Dispensary, including Operation Type, Signage, Packaging, Labeling
• Cannabis Dispensary Business Basics, including Vertical Integration, Medical vs. Recreational, and Finances
• Weed Store Business Plans, including Dispensary Type, Market Niche, Store Layout, and Marketing Plan
• Choosing a Location for your Marijuana Dispensary, including Population, Customer Interests, Competition, Zoning, and Property Leases
• Cannabis Store Setup, including Sales Floor Layout, Order of Services, Equipment, Supplies, and Sanitation
• Quality in Marijuana Dispensaries, including Products, Pricing, Operating Costs, and Tracking Inventory, Patients, and Customers
• Customer Service in Weed Stores, including Basic Skills, Product Recalls, and Return Policies
• Cannabis Dispensary Security, including Loss Prevention, Dealing with Customer Problems, Physical Store Security, Door Security, Keeping Cash Safe, Consumption Policies, and Neighborhood Relationships
• Special Considerations for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, including Legal Requirements, Medical Claims, Patient Education, Patient Agreements, Increasing Plant Limits, and Consumption Options

An ancillary cannabis business is one that provides services to a cultivation operation, manufacturer, or dispensary. This lesson describes some of the ancillary businesses in the cannabis industry.

The lesson covers these topics:

• Description of Common Ancillary Cannabis Businesses
• Compliance and Consulting Cannabis Businesses
• Marijuana Test Labs Cannabis Businesses
• Weed Delivery Businesses
• Cannabis Packaging and Labeling Design Businesses
• Specialized Marijuana Equipment and Supplies Businesses
• Cannabis Real Estate Businesses
• Marijuana Law Firms
• Weed Staffing and Payroll Agencies
• Cannabis Accounting Firms
• Marijuana Payment Processing and Software Businesses
• Weed Business Insurance Agency
• Cannabis Industry Security Businesses
• Marijuana Marketing Businesses
• Cannabis Public Relations and Branding Businesses
• Cannabis Trade Associations
• Marijuana Medical Centers
• Online Weed Directories
• Cannabis Media and Publishing Businesses
• Marijuana Research Businesses
• Weed Tourism Businesses
• Pot Paraphernalia and Supplies

When you finish the Cannabis Laws and Regulations class, you will be able to:

• Describe the legal cannabis possession and cultivation limits in one US state.
• Explain the history and current state of US federal cannabis policy.
• Explain the history and current state of Canadian federal cannabis policy.
• Describe the legal cannabis possession and cultivation limits in one Canadian province or territory.
• Describe the legal cannabis program in one country (other than the US or Canada).

A deep dive into cannabis laws across the US, including detailed information on current adult use, medical marijuana laws, recreational marijuana laws, and prohibition laws in each US state.

The lesson covers these topics:

• History of US Cannabis Policy, including the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, Weed during World War II, The War on Drugs, The Controlled Substance Act of 1970, Marijuana and the United States Criminal Justice System, US Federal Punishments and Penalties for Cannabis, The Cole Memorandum of 2009, Marijuana and the Obama Administration, Pot and the Trump Administration, Weed and the Biden Administration, and Cannabis and Attorney General Jeff Sessions
• Cannabis Laws in the United States, including United States Marijuana Regulation, Public Support for Weed in the US, Interaction between United States Federal and State Marijuana Laws, Cannabis Court Cases, Federal Cannabis Laws in the United States, Unwarranted Searches as They Relate to Marijuana, Firearms and Cannabis, and Marijuana and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• Cannabis Possession, Distribution, Manufacturing, Cultivation, Trafficking and CBD Access in Marijuana Prohibition States, including Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
• Medical Marijuana Programs in the US including:
  • Alaska medical marijuana program
  • Arizona medical marijuana program
  • Arkansas medical marijuana program
  • California medical cannabis program
  • Colorado medical cannabis program
  • Connecticut medical cannabis program
  • Delaware medical marijuana program
  • District of Columbia medical marijuana program
  • Florida medical marijuana program
  • Georgia medical marijuana program
  • Hawaii medical cannabis program
  • Iowa medical marijuana program
  • Illinois medical marijuana program
  • Louisiana medical marijuana program
  • Maine medical marijuana program
  • Massachusetts medical marijuana program
  • Michigan medical cannabis program
  • Montana medical marijuana program
  • Maryland medical cannabis program
  • Minnesota medical cannabis program
  • Missouri medical marijuana program
  • New Hampshire medical cannabis program
  • New Jersey medical marijuana program
  • New Mexico medical marijuana program
  • New York medical cannabis program
  • North Dakota medical marijuana program
  • Nevada medical marijuana program
  • Ohio medical cannabis program
  • Oklahoma medical marijuana program
  • Oregon medical marijuana program
  • Pennsylvania medical marijuana program
  • Rhode Island medical cannabis program
  • South Dakota medical marijuana program
  • Texas medical cannabis program
  • Vermont medical marijuana program
  • Virginia medical cannabis program
  • Washington, D.C. medical marijuana program
  • Washington State medical cannabis program
  • Utah medical marijuana program
  • West Virginia medical cannabis program

• Cannabis Possession, Distribution, Manufacturing, Growing, and Trafficking in Medical and Recreational Marijuana States
• Recreational Marijuana Programs in the US including: 
  • Alaska Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Arizona Recreational Cannabis Program
  • California Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Colorado Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Connecticut Recreational Cannabis Program
  • Illinois Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Maine Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Massachusetts Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Michigan Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Montana Recreational Cannabis Program
  • Nevada Recreational Marijuana Program
  • New Jersey Recreational Cannabis Program
  • New Mexico Recreational Marijuana Program
  • New York Recreational Cannabis Program
  • Oregon Recreational Marijuana Program
  • South Dakota Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Vermont Recreational Cannabis Program
  • Virginia Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) Recreational Marijuana Program
  • Washington State Recreational Marijuana Program

With adult use cannabis now legal nationwide, there has never been a better time to get involved in the cannabis industry in Canada—but only if you understand the status of the Canadian cannabis laws.

The lesson covers these topics:

• History of Canadian Marijuana Policy, including Cannabis Prohibition, Marijuana Royal Commission of Inquiry, Legalization for Medical Use, Marihuana for Medical Access Regulations (MMAR), Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR), and Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR)
• Cannabis Legalization for Personal Use in Canada, including the Cannabis Act, An Act Respecting Cannabis and to Amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code, and Other Acts, and Adult Recreational Use
• Canada’s Federal Medical Marijuana Program, including Health Canada, Qualifying Conditions, and Becoming a Medical Marijuana Patient
• Canada’s Federal Cannabis Laws regarding Possession, Public Consumption, Distribution, Growing Weed, and Unlawful Activity
• Cannabis Possession, Public Consumption, Distribution, and Cultivation Laws in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territory

Cannabis laws can vary drastically from country to country, and keeping track is hugely important for industry professionals travelling overseas or over borders. In addition to detailed United States and Canadian cannabis law information, Cannabis Training University currently offers marijuana laws for 47 countries around the world. We continue to add more as weed laws change worldwide.

The lesson covers these topics:

• International Cannabis Laws
• Argentina marihuana laws
• Australia marijuana laws
• Belgium marijuana laws
• Brazil marihuana laws
• Chile marihuana laws
• Columbia marihuana laws
• Costa Rica marihuana laws
• Croatia cannabis laws
• Cyprus cannabis laws
• Czech Republic marijuana laws
• Denmark marijuana laws
• Ecuador marijuana laws
• Egypt marijuana laws
• Finland marijuana laws
• France cannabis laws
• Germany marijuana laws
• Greece cannabis laws
• India marijuana laws
• Israel cannabis laws
• Italy cannabis laws
• Jamaica ganja laws
• Laos cannabis laws
• Luxembourg cannabis laws
• Malaysia cannabis laws
• Malta cannabis laws
• Mexico marijuana laws
• Holland marijuana laws (The Netherlands)
• North Korea marijuana laws
• North Macedonia marijuana laws
• Norway marijuana laws
• Peru cannabis laws
• Republic of the Philippines marihuana laws
• Poland cannabis laws
• Portugal marijuana laws
• Romania cannabis laws
• Russia marijuana laws
• South Africa marijuana laws
• South Korea marijuana laws
• Spain marijuana laws
• Switzerland marijuana laws
• Turkey marijuana laws
• Uruguay marijuana laws
• Belize marijuana laws
• Cambodia marijuana laws
• Estonia marijuana laws
• Thailand marijuana laws
• Ukraine marijuana laws