Horticulture

Curricula designed and delivered by the most recognized names in cannabis cultivation. Horticulture courses are continually updated to reflect changes in the industry and cover a wide range of growing methods with a focus on safety and compliance.

Budtending & Retail Operations

Oaksterdam developed standards and practices that have now been adopted by cannabis retail storefronts worldwide. Certifications are focused on preparing workers for the critical role of providing customer service and product guidance to consumers.

Business

Licensed cannabis businesses operate in a unique space between continued federal Prohibition and state and local laws that license and regulate them. Navigating the complexities of starting, maintaining, or managing a cannabis business is a unique challenge requiring special considerations at every step. This curriculum is adapted and delivered for multiple government social equity programs and equity initiatives, refined further to meet the moment best.

Extraction & Manufacturing

Cannabis can be manufactured into many different types of byproducts, from concentrates to foods, tinctures, topical ointments, vaporizers, and more. Get equipped with the critical knowledge about cannabis extractions and concentrates, commercial processes and equipment used to produce them, and how to work safely and compliantly in a laboratory setting.

General Education

Oaksterdam provides short 101-level training certifications for regulators, doctors, other professionals, and individual learners. Courses are all offered as online, self-paced learning modules with live programming upon request.