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Live Cannabis Business Startup, Financing & Licensing Certification

Name: Live Cannabis Business Startup, Financing &amp; Licensing Certification
SKU: b4181201-2cae-4862-962d-ee94a0ba9303
Availability: InStock

Launch and finance a state-licensed cannabis business

Navigate the state and local licensing processes
Develop a compliant business plan
Mitigate legal risk, protect the business and founders, and understand available intellectual property
Create a funding strategy and identify and work with investors

Original price was: $1,599.00.Current price is: $799.00.

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9 learning modules

11 hours of video

6 live classes

13.5 hours live

Tuesdays, 12:30–3:00 pm ET

Access through March 30, 2026

What you’ll learn

Recognize the nuances of starting a federally illegal state-regulated business
Understand applicable laws and regulations and develop SOPs for compliance
Prepare a license application
Limit liability with policies, insurance, and training
Build pro formas and choose funding paths

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 March 30, 2026 to finish and download your certificate.

Live class schedule

02/03/2026 - Business Startup
02/10/2026 - Cannabis Business Licensing
02/17/2026 - Business Risks & Protection
02/24/2026 - Financing a Cannabis Business
03/03/2026 - [Optional] MN & CA Laws & Regulations
03/10/2026 - US Cannabis Laws
03/17/2026 - The Hemp Industry

Career outcomes

Plan a business that can weather changing market conditions and turn a profit
Reduce the cost of navigating the licensing process
Create a viable investment strategy

★★★★★

“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

★★★★★

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

Erika Osueke

Kiva Confections

★★★★★

“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

March 30, 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.