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Manage a compliant cannabis business with 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 Business
SKU: 93f32ac4-d327-4658-bad1-391f620af47c-1
Availability: InStock

11 classes

25 hours live

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

Access through May 25, 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 May 25, 2026 to finish and download your certificate.

Live class schedule

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
04/15/2026 Supply Chain
04/21/2026 Economics
04/28/2026 Branding & Marketing
05/05/2026 Business Management
05/12/2026 Safety & Security

Career outcomes

Get promoted from entry level to management
Manage a compliant licensed cannabis business
Incorporate cannabis-specific knowledge into business management
Develop SOPs that support compliance, consistency, and brand loyalty

When does access start?

Right after purchase.

How much time will this take?

Around 10.4 hours total.

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.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Download it after you finish.

★★★★★

“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.”