Core Outcomes:
Comprehensive Understanding of Cannabis Laws
Navigate the complex legal landscape of cannabis cultivation, understanding the interplay between federal and state regulations.
Expertise in Hemp Industry Trends
Gain insights into the science, trends, and regulations surrounding the hemp industry, positioning yourself as a knowledgeable professional in a rapidly evolving market.
Foundational Botany and Cultivation Skills
Develop a solid foundation in cannabis botany, including plant physiology, life cycles, and genetic navigation, essential for successful cultivation practices.
Safety and Compliance Knowledge
Implement essential safety protocols and compliance measures within cultivation operations, ensuring a secure and regulated environment.
Effective Propagation Techniques
Master the techniques of plant propagation through seeds and clones, understanding the developmental stages of cannabis plants.
Soil and Microbiology Proficiency
Understand the key components of soil science and microbiology, enabling you to create optimal growth conditions for healthy cannabis plants.
Nutrient Management and Irrigation Skills
Learn to create a thriving root zone environment, optimizing nutrient delivery and irrigation for maximum plant health and yield.
Lighting and Environmental Control Mastery
Optimize lighting systems and manage ventilation and climate control to create the ideal conditions for cannabis growth.
Pest and Pathogen Management
Identify and manage pests and pathogens through integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, safeguarding your crops.
Sustainability and Organic Practices
Explore sustainable and organic farming principles, aligning your cultivation practices with eco-friendly methodologies.
Harvesting and Quality Assurance Techniques
Master the entire harvesting process, from cutting down plants to ensuring quality assurance during post-harvest processing.
When are live classes held?
This program includes seventeen online, self-paced course modules with corresponding live Zoom classes on Wednesdays from 9:30 am–12:00 pm Pacific/11:30 am–2:00 pm Central/12:30–3:00 pm Eastern:
Live Class Schedule
- November 6: United States Cannabis Laws
- November 13: The Hemp Industry
- November 20: Introduction to Cannabis Horticulture
- December 4: Cultivation Safety & Compliance
- December 11: Seeds, Clones, and Vegetative Growth
- December 18: Soil Science & Microbiology
- January 8: Substrates, Nutrients & Irrigation
- January 15: Flowering and Propagation Techniques
- January 22: Lighting: Electrical Systems
- January 29: Ventilation, Mechanicals & Carbon Dioxide
- February 5: Greenhouse Structures & Techniques
- February 12: Outdoor Farming Techniques & Infrastructure
- February 19: Pests, Pathogens, Controls & IPM
- February 26: Optimal Conditions and Nutrient Disorders
- March 5: Anatomy & Physiology
- March 12: Sustainability & Organic Farming
- March 19: Harvest, Post-Harvest, & Quality Assurance
