16-week online certificate program that makes you job-ready for roles in cannabis product development, manufacturing, and extraction
The cannabis curriculum employers trust, outlined week by week.
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Understand federal vs. state laws, compliance needs, and the real barriers businesses face.
Learn cannabinoids, terpenes, and how different products create different effects.
Explore cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, labs, and where the jobs are.
See how cultivation works from seed/clone to harvest, across indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse methods.
Discover how concentrates, edibles, and topicals are made, packaged, and regulated.
Learn about marketing and selling to consumers and cannabis businesses.
Understand how cannabis compliance really works, spot risks, and ensure excellence.
Get ready to earn your certificate!
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Learn production methods, extract varieties, and post-extraction processes.
Understand legality, synthesis, lab testing, and ethical product choices.
Select cultivars, evaluate chemical profiles, and compare biomass quality.
Explore solvent vs. solventless techniques, consumer segments, and regulatory considerations.
Dive into emulsions, flavor design, scaling equipment, and compliance issues.
Understand absorption pathways, carriers, niche markets, and dosing challenges.
Address environmental, worker, and product safety, plus real-world case studies.
Learn startup costs, business models, supply chain, and regulatory agility.
Gain real-world insights and deep cultivation knowledge to prepare you for today’s in- demand jobs.

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Co-Founder, Lead Formulator

Founder & CEO

VP of Manufacturing

Co-Founder, Formulation Manager
Unlock exclusive access to an online hub designed to advance your cannabis career.
Available to you the moment you complete your Certificate.
✔ Guidance to land your next cannabis job
✔ Improve your management and leadership skills
✔ Strategies to launch your cannabis business
✔ Find cannabis employers who are actively hiring
✔ Boost your profile on CareersInCannabis.com
✔ Access the cannabis hiring landscape
✔ Connect with fellow graduates
✔ Make industry connections
✔ Find out about news, events, and opportunities
“As an R&D scientist in the food manufacturing sector, I wanted to understand how product development is conducted in the cannabis industry. This program covered exactly what I was looking for.“
Kyle Gomes
Graduate
“There was so much valuable information on how cannabis is turned into usable products. The lessons made it easy to understand what’s required in their creation.“
Brandon Boutwell
Graduate
“This program has been very valuable in making me a more knowledgeable and skilled cannabis entrepreneur.“
Rich Diaz
Graduate
“Formal training in this space is incredibly valuable. Having it means you’re ready to tackle real-world challenges in a regulated space.“
Kristi Palmer
Co-Founder & President
“This certificate would put you at the top of our hiring list. You’re truly dedicated to this market.“
Ben Larson
CEO
“This signals that you’ve developed the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the market and really contribute.“
Dean Houser
VP of Manufacturing
Your Syracuse University cannabis certificate is proof of your expertise.
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The legal cannabis industry is projected to grow to a $56 billion dollar market by 2028.
The sooner you start, the sooner you can step into your next role.
Employers are actively seeking candidates with verified cannabis knowledge and credentials.
More states are legalizing cannabis, creating new opportunities nationwide
Seats fill quickly — secure yours today.
Cannabis professionals earn 15-30% more than other sectors.
Position yourself ahead of the competition as the industry continues to professionalize.
Once you’re inside the industry, there’s so much opportunity for you to develop and grow.
Get answers to common questions about our cannabis certificate program
Yes. Anyone 18 or older can enroll. This program is perfect for people who want to work in product design, formulation, or manufacturing, or plan to start their own cannabis product line.
This program prepares you for roles in product development and manufacturing, including Formulator, Extraction Technician, Production Manager, or Quality Control 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.
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.
Employers value candidates who understand how to develop safe, compliant, and appealing cannabis products. This certificate demonstrates that you understand how cannabis products are formulated and manufactured, safely and efficiently.
Yes. You’ll gain advanced understanding of formulation, extraction, testing, branding, and packaging, helping you expand your role or launch your own product line.
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 manufacturers, formulators, and production specialists who work inside the cannabis industry developing and refining products 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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8-week online Certificate program that equips you with the knowledge and skills cannabis employers want across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and more.
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Avenue, PO Box 4070
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
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