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Cannabis Business Startup, Financing & Licensing Certification

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: $999.00.Current price is: $599.00.

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About 11 hours
59 days access
9 modules

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. Choose your program and Enroll

2. Learn at your pace inside your 59-day access window

3. Finish the modules and download your certificate of completion

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?

28 days of access.

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.

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Launch and finance a state-licensed cannabis business

Transferable Credits with Golden Gate University

Oaksterdam students may transfer up to 18 credits from Oaksterdam Certification Courses toward their Bachelor’s Degree at Golden Gate University.

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