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Cannabis Business Management

Manage a compliant cannabis business with confidence

Gain basic business management skills with a nuanced understanding of the conflict between federal cannabis prohibition and state regulation
Plan and manage a compliant cannabis business
Lead teams with ethical, effective practices

Original price was: $1,999.00.Current price is: $1,499.00.

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9 learning modules

16.3 hours of video

11 live classes

25 hours live

Wednesdays, 9:00 am–11:30 am PT (12:00–2:30 pm ET)

Access through May 25, 2026

What you’ll learn

Understand the historical context for federal Prohibition
Recognize the conflict between federal Prohibition and state regulation
Understand the effects of cannabis and navigate cannabis cultivars and products
Comprehend state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking
Understand how state regulations shape the supply chain and business planning
Position your brand and run compliant marketing campaigns.
Interpret market drivers, pricing, and margins
Define hemp, comprehend federal hemp legalization, and recognize quality concerns with hemp-sourced cannabinoid products available nationwide

How it works

1. Get immediate access to self-paced materials, resources, and lab links.

2. When live classes start, you’ll get email reminders to attend and interact with instructors.

3. Keep access through May 25, 2026 to finish and download your certificate.

Live class schedule

On-Demand Orientation
03/04/2026 [Optional] MN & CA Laws & Regulations
03/11/2026 US Cannabis Laws
03/18/2026 The Hemp Industry
03/25/2026 The Effects of Cannabis & Consumer Safety
04/01/2026 Cultivar Selection
04/08/2026 Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing
04/15/2026 Supply Chain
04/21/2026 Economics
04/28/2026 Branding & Marketing
05/05/2026 Business Management
05/12/2026 Safety & Security

Career outcomes

Get promoted from entry level to management
Manage a compliant licensed cannabis business
Incorporate cannabis-specific knowledge into business management
Develop SOPs that support compliance, consistency, and brand loyalty

★★★★★

“Thank you to all the amazing teachers at Oaksterdam, and for all the knowledge you guys possess… I’m super thankful to be [in] the industry and creating & selling products I love.”

Nicholas Frederick

Owner VerdureX

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“My certification from Oaksterdam showed employers I was willing to take my own time and seek education in cannabis.”

Erika Osueke

Kiva Confections

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“I learned so much going to Oaksterdam University that I would not have learned otherwise, especially the pitfalls to avoid … I am in control of all aspects of my business.”

Shawn Richard

Owner, Berner’s on Haight

When does access start?

Right after purchase.

How long do I have?

You’ll have access through

May 25, 2026

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Download it after you finish.

Is there live support?

Students can message support or talk to an advisor at any time. All students and Alumni get access to Hort or Business Labs where you can interact with a subject matter expert who is invested in helping you meet your goals.