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Retail Management Certification

Name: Retail Management Certification
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Manage a compliant cannabis dispensary

• 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.
• Guide retail worker teams to effectively navigate product options and increase dispensary loyalty

Original price was: $2,299.00.Current price is: $1,599.00.

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18 learning modules

16.1 hours of video

11 live classes

30 hours live

Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:00 pm PT (12:30–3:00 pm ET)

Access through January 26, 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
Manage retail worker teams who are knowledgable, can guide consumers to products, and increase business loyalty

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 January 26, 2026 to finish and download your certificate.

Live class schedule

10/1 The Effects of Cannabis & Consumer Safety
10/8 Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing
10/15 US Cannabis Laws
10/22 The Hemp Industry
10/29 The Supply Chain
11/5 Business Management
11/12 Cultivar Selection
11/19 Branding & Marketing
11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday – No Class
12/3 Safety & Security
12/10 Economics of the Cannabis IndustryThe Effects of Cannabis & Consumer Safety
10/8 Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing
10/15 US Cannabis Laws
10/22 The Hemp Industry
10/29 The Supply Chain
11/5 Business Management
11/12 Cultivar Selection
11/19 Branding & Marketing
11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday – No Class
12/3 Safety & Security
12/10 Economics of the Cannabis Industry

Career outcomes

Advance from retail worker to manager
Hire better retail workers
Manage compliance and consistent customer service
Increase dispensary loyalty

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When does access start?

Right after purchase.

How long do I have?

You’ll have access through

January 26, 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, 9:30 am–12:00 pm PT (12:30–3:00 pm ET)

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Live Class Schedule

10/1 The Effects of Cannabis & Consumer Safety
10/8 Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing
10/15 US Cannabis Laws
10/22 The Hemp Industry
10/29 The Supply Chain
11/5 Business Management
11/12 Cultivar Selection
11/19 Branding & Marketing
11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday – No Class
12/3 Safety & Security
12/10 Economics of the Cannabis IndustryThe Effects of Cannabis & Consumer Safety
10/8 Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing
10/15 US Cannabis Laws
10/22 The Hemp Industry
10/29 The Supply Chain
11/5 Business Management
11/12 Cultivar Selection
11/19 Branding & Marketing
11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday – No Class
12/3 Safety & Security
12/10 Economics of the Cannabis Industry