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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

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11 classes

25 hours live

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

Access through January 26, 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 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
12/17 Economics of the Cannabis Industry

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

Length of Access to the Program:

Through January 26, 2026

Total Courses in the Program:

11 Classes

Time to complete the Program:

25 Hours of Virtual Class Time

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
12/17 Economics of the Cannabis Industry

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.

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.”