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Your Path to a Career in Cannabis Retail & Sales

16-week online certificate program that makes you job-ready for roles in dispensaries and sales teams.

Save $300 when you pay in full or start for as low as $$76.26 /mo withAffirm

What you'll learn

Your Learning Journey

The cannabis curriculum employers trust, outlined week by week.

8 Weeks

Cannabis Associate Certificate

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Week 1

Cannabis Policy Today

Understand federal vs. state laws, compliance needs, and the real barriers businesses face.

Week 2

The Cannabis Plant

Learn cannabinoids, terpenes, and how different products create different effects.

Week 3

Supply Chain Overview

Explore cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, labs, and where the jobs are.

Week 4

Growing Cannabis

See how cultivation works from seed/clone to harvest, across indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse methods.

Week 5

Extraction & Manufacturing

Discover how concentrates, edibles, and topicals are made, packaged, and regulated.

Week 6

Sales & Marketing

Learn about marketing and selling to consumers and cannabis businesses.

Week 7

Compliance Essentials

Understand how cannabis compliance really works, spot risks, and ensure excellence.

Week 8

Final Exam

Get ready to earn your certificate!

8 Weeks

Cannabis Retail & Sales Certificate

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Week 9

Understanding Products & Effects

Learn product types, effects, overconsumption risks, and label literacy

Week 10

Consumer Interaction

Develop customer service skills, inclusive sales, and legal communication.

Week 11

Dispensary Marketing

Create compliant promotions, partnerships, and data-driven campaigns.

Week 12

Dispensary Operations

Review compliance software, cash handling, loss prevention, and staff roles.

Week 13

Sourcing Products

Learn product onboarding, vendor management, and building the right product mix.

Week 14

Brand Sales

Build brands that retailers want, sell-in strategies, and co-marketing opportunities.

Week 15

Hemp Product Sales

Navigate hemp regulations, e-commerce compliance, and consumer trust.

Week 16

Business of Retail & Sales

Explore startup budgets, retail models, compliance infrastructure, and HR.

Learn From Top Industry Leaders

Gain real-world insights and deep cultivation knowledge to prepare you for today’s in-demand jobs.

Lauren Carpenter

Co-Founder & CEO
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Jake Bullock

Co-Founder
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Angela Cheng

Global CMO
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Dharsh Casinathen

Co-Founder & President
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Derek Oldham

House Ganjier & Budtender Trainer
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Jocelyn Sheltraw

Co-Founder & CEO
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Kelly Heinichen

VP, Retail
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Kelly Heinichen

VP, Retail
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Who Takes This Program

The Cannabis Career Resource Center

Unlock exclusive access to an online hub designed to advance your cannabis career.

Available to you the moment you complete your Certificate.

Continuing Education For Each Stage Of Your Career

Guidance to land your next cannabis job

Improve your management and leadership skills

Strategies to launch your cannabis business

Employer
Connections

Find cannabis employers who are actively hiring

Boost your profile on CareersInCannabis.com

Access the cannabis hiring landscape

Exclusive
LinkedIn
Community

Connect with fellow graduates

Make industry connections

Find out about news, events, and opportunities

Success Stories

Real Results from Real Students

This course has fully prepared me for my goals and aspirations in the industry and has put me on the path to make it happen.

 

 

Isaiah Myers

Graduate

Combining theoretical concepts with practical insights gave me a strong foundation in understanding the cannabis industry, including its regulatory framework and business operations. Very well-rounded and organized program.

Alexander Bumpers

Graduate

This program exceeded my expectations. I started with very little knowledge, and now I have the confidence to pursue a new career in the cannabis industry.

 

 

Francesca Macario

Graduate

What Employers Say

This shows me you’ve gone above and beyond to understand the industry and to gain the skills I’m looking for to work on our team.

Lauren Carpenter

Co-Founder & CEO

This shows you’re committed to the plant and have the credibility and knowledge to provide the customer with everything they need and more.

Kelly Heinichen

VP, Retail

I wish I’d had this when I got started. It tells me this person already has the right information and foundation to succeed.

 

Angela Cheng

Global CMO

Earn a Certificate That Opens Doors

Your Syracuse University cannabis certificate is proof of your expertise.

"Before I earned my digital badge, I was sending out resumes and wasn’t getting any replies. The minute that I put my badge on my resume, I applied for 5 different jobs and I got responses the same day!"
Jonathan D.
Graduate

Five Additional Bonus Courses

Yours free when you enroll today.

Why Start Now?

Industry Growth

The legal cannabis industry is projected to grow to a $56 billion dollar market by 2028.

Faster Career Launch

The sooner you start, the sooner you can step into your next role.

High Demand for Skills

Employers are actively seeking candidates with verified cannabis knowledge and credentials.

State Legalization Wave

More states are legalizing cannabis, creating new opportunities nationwide

Next Cohort Starts Soon

Seats fill quickly — secure yours today.

Rising Salaries

Cannabis professionals earn 15-30% more than other sectors.

First-Mover Advantage

Position yourself ahead of the competition as the industry continues to professionalize.

Career Growth

Once you’re inside the industry, there’s so much opportunity for you to develop and grow.

Choose the Payment Option That Works for You

Pay in Full

$ $1,900
  • Original Price : $2,200
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5 Monthly Payments

$ $440
/Mo
  • Total Price : $2,200
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Affirm Payment Plan

as low as $ 76
26 /Mo
  • Total Price : $2,200
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*You MUST be 18 years or older to enroll in any of our cannabis certificate programs. By submitting this form you acknowledge you have read and agree to the program policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our cannabis certificate program

Yes. Anyone 18 or older can register — no retail background required. This program is designed for people who want to work in cannabis retail or sales or open their own dispensary.

Yes, you can take more than one speciality course at once, or you can take them back to back. You only need to complete the Associate’s course once.

To pass the course, you must pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher by the end of the 8 week sessions.

This program prepares you for roles in retail and brand sales, including Budtender, Retail Manager, Brand Representative, or Sales Specialist. Attaining this Certificate will help you stand out with verifiable skills, and demonstrate to hiring managers you’re serious, committed, and qualified to work in cannabis today.

Retailers and brands look for employees who understand compliance, customer experience, and sales strategy. This certificate proves you can represent their business professionally and responsibly.

Yes. You’ll refine your sales, operations, and marketing skills — helping you move into management or start your own retail business.

Tuition is $2,200, or you can pay in full for $1,900 (saving you $300). Monthly payment plans are available, or apply for low-payment financing through Affirm.

Yes. You can choose from several flexible payment options at checkout, including pay in full for a discounted rate, monthly installments or low-payment financing through Affirm. The process is quick, fully online, and approval decisions happen instantly.

Yes. Please contact us for details about how to take advantage of this.

Yes. Please contact us for details about how to take advantage of this.

Expect to spend 4–6 hours per week completing e-learning modules, reviewing additional videos and readings, participating in online discussions and completing optional learning exercises. As an online program, you can study at your own pace and on your own schedule, as long as you complete the final exam within the eight weeks of the course.

You’ll have an instructor available for questions and guidance, plus access to a student community for peer discussion. Upon completion, you’ll also gain access to a private LinkedIn group for ongoing networking and job opportunities.

You’ll get to learn from retail operators, sales directors, and brand strategists who are active in the cannabis marketplace every day.

Green Flower partners with universities and colleges to deliver trusted, career-focused cannabis education programs that meet employer expectations. Green Flower programs have become the industry standard in cannabis career training.

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Your Fastest Path to a Career in Cannabis

8-week online Certificate program that equips you with the knowledge and skills cannabis employers want across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and more.

Save $300 when you pay in full or start for as low as $76.72/mo withAffirm

100% Online Cannabis
Retail Specialist Certificate

Complete Program Tuition

$ 2200

$ 1900

with full-pay discount

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