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Extraction & Manufacturing Mastery

Efficiently produce safe and desirable cannabis extracts and end products

Learn lab safety, controls, and workflows.
Gain a thorough understanding of all commercial solvent‑based and solventless
Develop an efficient and compliant manufacturing strategy
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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11 learning modules

29.5 hours of video

7 live classes

14.5 hours live

Wednesdays, 9-11am Pacific

Access through December 18, 2026

What you’ll learn

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Link product formats to inputs, potency, and dosing
Compare extraction modalities and use cases
Run lab workflows and implement Good Manufacturing Processes
Scale processes through well-designed standard operating procedures and documentation
Operate hydrocarbon systems safely and compliantly
Run ethanol extraction and post‑processing steps
Produce high-quality solventless hashes and extracts
Communicate facts and engage the community responsibly

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
On-Demand: Advocacy
On-Demand: Cannabis History & Policies

Career outcomes

Design and produce in-demand extracts and cannabis products
Increase operational efficiency and maximize profits
Implement standard operational procedures that ensure compliance, consistency, and quality

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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
On-Demand: Advocacy
On-Demand: Cannabis History & Policies