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Get job‑ready skills for cultivation roles

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 Commercial Horticulture Worker
SKU: b9122947-c49e-4b6a-a192-5943a69bb1be-1-1
Availability: InStock

11 classes

27.5 hours live

Thursdays, 9:00 am Pacific/12:00pm Eastern

Access through March 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 March 30, 2026 to finish and download your certificate.

Live class schedule

Thursday, January 22 - US Cannabis Laws
Thursday, January 29 - The Hemp Industry
Thursday, February 5 - Intro to Cannabis Horticulture & Cultivar Selection
Thursday, February 12 - Cultivation Safety & Compliance
Thursday, February 19 - Seeds, Clones & Vegetative Growth
Thursday, February 26 - Substrates, Nutrients & Irrigation
Thursday, March 5 - Flowering and Propagation Techniques
Thursday, March 12 - Pest, Pathogens, Controls & IPM
Thursday, March 19 - Optimal Conditions and Nutrient Disorders
Thursday, March 26 - Harvest, Post-Harvest & Quality Control
Thursday, April 2 - Anatomy & Physiology

Career outcomes

Start a career in cannabis cultivation
Support operational efficiency by identifying potential pests, pathogens, or operational deficiencies
Become a cannabis cultivation expert

★★★★★

“OU helped enhance my growing skills, added some long-time connections, and allowed me to learn.”

Alphonso T. Blunt Jr.

Owner, Blunts and Moore

★★★★★

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

Erika Osueke

Kiva Confections

★★★★★

“I feel like I’m a completely different grower … I appreciate the entire staff at Oaksterdam.”

Juan Velasquez-Tinoco

C3 Industries

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.