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.