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Guide customers and increase sales with knowledge and confidence

Already enrolled in the self-paced certification? Take your learning further with Oaksterdam’s Live Certification upgrade.

Join weekly Zoom classes led by expert instructors
Engage in real-time discussions with peers
Get live answers to your questions and deepen your understanding

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What you’ll get

Name: to Live Budtending
SKU: b34cc1de-8607-44a0-8cac-c1e8865ab5a5-1
Availability: InStock

7 classes

17.5 hours live

Wednesdays, 9:00 am–11:30 am PT (12:00–2:30 pm ET)

Access through April 30, 2026

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 April 30, 2026 to finish and download your certificate.

Live class schedule

On-Demand Orientation
02/18/2026 Foundations of Retail Work
02/25/2026 Customer Service and Public Health & Hygiene
03/04/2026 [Optional] MN & CA Laws & Regulations
03/11/2026 US Cannabis Laws
03/18/2026 The Hemp Industry
03/25/2026 The Effects of Cannabis & Consumer Safety
04/01/2026 Cultivar Selection
04/08/2026 Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing

Career outcomes

Explain core product types and safe consumption
Understand and comply with state laws and regulations
Recommend products based on customer goals
Support consumers with accurate information about dosing, onset, and methods of ingestion
Deliver professional service that drives dispensary loyalty

★★★★★

“Oaksterdam was instrumental to me getting into the budtender awards.. If Oaksterdam is on your heart, if you want to have Cannabis education, go for it!”

William Brown

★★★★★

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

Erika Osueke

Kiva Confections

★★★★★

“I have a Budtender certification from Oaksterdam University, it was an amazing experience. I learned a lot of new information.. Many thanks for everything.”

Manuel Madriz

When does access start?

Right after purchase.

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.