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Extraction & Manufacturing Mastery

Operate a safe, compliant, and efficient cannabis extraction or manufacturing lab

Oaksterdam’s Extraction & Manufacturing Mastery certification covers essential laboratory operations, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), risk and liability mitigation, how to make hydrocarbon, carbon dioxide, ethanol, and solventless extracts, manufacturing strategies, and facility management.
Live Classes run 10/07/26 – 11/18/26

Original price was: $2,499.00.Current price is: $1,799.00.

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13 learning modules

26.5 hours of video

7 live classes

14.5 hours live

Wednesdays, 9-11am Pacific

Access through December 18, 2026

What you’ll learn

Navigate and comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Understand the concepts of control in a scientific laboratory and elements of safe and successful cannabis extraction.
Operate a clean laboratory that is safe for workers and produces safe consumer products
Identify all traditional and modern extraction methods and the process to produce them
Become familiar with laboratory roles, responsibilities, tools, equipment, and maintenance
Understand how to use and design standard operating procedures and batch records in quality control.
Discuss the role of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the cannabis industry.
Explore supply chain management concepts and how they are applied to maximize profitability.
Demonstrate how to calculate throughput, extraction efficiency, cost of goods sold, and the cost of production in a cannabis extraction operation.
Master the processes to produce different light hydrocarbon, ethanol, carbon dioxide, and solventless extracts

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 December 18, 2026 to finish and download your certificate.

Live class schedule

October 7: US Cannabis Laws taught by Lauren Vázquez and Keith Justin Anderson
October 14: Basic Laboratory Operations & Safety and Risk Mitigation taught by Anthony DeMeo and Stefanie Gangano, PhD
October 21: Introduction to Extractions & Extraction Operations taught by Anthony DeMeo and Stefanie Gangano, PhD
October 28: Principles of Manufacturing taught by Stefanie Gangano, PhD
November 4: Light Hydrocarbon Extractions taught by Anthony DeMeo
November 11: Ethanol Extractions taught by Anthony DeMeo
November 18: Solventless Extraction taught by Anthony DeMeo
On-Demand: Carbon Dioxide Extraction
On-Demand: Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing for Extractions and Manufacturing
Bonus Content: Cannabis History & Policies
Bonus Content: Advocacy

Career outcomes

Get hired in a cannabis extraction or manufacturing facility
Get promoted to manage an extraction and manufacturing facility
Train your team to produce safe products in a clean environment
Learn the ins and outs of extraction methods and manufacturing strategies to fuel innovation and product development

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"Oaksterdam was instrumental to me getting into the budtender awards.. If Oaksterdam is on your heart, if you want to have Cannabis education, go for it!"

William Brown

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

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“I have a Budtender certification from Oaksterdam University, it was an amazing experience. I learned a lot of new information.. Many thanks for everything.”

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When does access start?

Right after purchase.

How long do I have?

You'll have access through

December 18, 2026

How much time will this take?

Around 10.4 hours total.

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.

When are live classes held?

This program includes the program's full self-paced course modules with corresponding live Zoom classes,

Wednesdays, 9-11am Pacific

Live Class Schedule

October 7: US Cannabis Laws taught by Lauren Vázquez and Keith Justin Anderson
October 14: Basic Laboratory Operations & Safety and Risk Mitigation taught by Anthony DeMeo and Stefanie Gangano, PhD
October 21: Introduction to Extractions & Extraction Operations taught by Anthony DeMeo and Stefanie Gangano, PhD
October 28: Principles of Manufacturing taught by Stefanie Gangano, PhD
November 4: Light Hydrocarbon Extractions taught by Anthony DeMeo
November 11: Ethanol Extractions taught by Anthony DeMeo
November 18: Solventless Extraction taught by Anthony DeMeo
On-Demand: Carbon Dioxide Extraction
On-Demand: Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing for Extractions and Manufacturing
Bonus Content: Cannabis History & Policies
Bonus Content: Advocacy