★★★★★
“OU helped enhance my growing skills, added some long-time connections, and allowed me to learn.”
Alphonso T. Blunt Jr.
Owner, Blunts and Moore
★★★★★
“My certification from Oaksterdam showed employers I was willing to take my own time and seek education in cannabis.”
Erika Osueke
Kiva Confections
★★★★★
“I feel like I’m a completely different grower … I appreciate the entire staff at Oaksterdam.”
Juan Velasquez-Tinoco
C3 Industries
When does access start?
How long do I have?
You’ll have access through
- June 22, 2026
How much time will this take?
Do I get a certificate?
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,
- Thursdays, 9-11:30 PT
Live Class Schedule
- Thursday, January 22 - US Cannabis Laws
- Thursday, January 29 - The Hemp Industry
- Thursday, February 5 - Intro to Cannabis Horticulture & Cultivar Selection
- Thursday, February 12 - Cultivation Safety & Compliance
- Thursday, February 19 - Seeds, Clones & Vegetative Growth
- Thursday, February 26 - Substrates, Nutrients & Irrigation
- Thursday, March 5 - Flowering and Propagation Techniques
- Thursday, March 12 - Pest, Pathogens, Controls & IPM
- Thursday, March 19 - Optimal Conditions and Nutrient Disorders
- Thursday, March 26 - Harvest, Post-Harvest & Quality Control
- Thursday, April 2 - Anatomy & Physiology
- Thursday, April 9 - Lighting & Electrical Systems
- Thursday, April 16 - Sustainability & Organic Farming
- Thursday, April 23 - Soil Science & Microbiology
- Thursday, April 30 - Ventilation, Mechanicals & CO2
- Thursday May 7 - Greenhouse Structures and Techniques
- Thursday, May 14 - Outdoor Farming Techniques & Infrastructure
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