Testimonials
See what businesses, government agencies, and our lovely students have to say about their experiences with Oaksterdam.
Featured Testimonials!
Keith Justin Anderson — Founding Partner of Aim Law, Member of the Narragansett Indian Nation Legal Professor for Oaksterdam University
“Teaching Tribal Law for Oaksterdam University has provided me with invaluable insights into the cannabis industry and school operations. Oaksterdam’s proven framework and commitment to providing quality, practical education on industry standards have been...
Ginnie-Rae Clay, Former Executive Director of the Connecticut Social Equity Council
“It is with great confidence and admiration that I recommend Oaksterdam University to work with your organization. During my tenure as the first Executive Director of the in the Connecticut Social Equity Social Council, Oaksterdam provided the Council and the state an...
Bridget Guiza, M.S.— Customized Education Coordinator, White Earth Tribal and Community College
“Feedback on training from participants in our Tribe's cannabis businesses has been overwhelmingly positive. Partnering with Oaksterdam University to provide cannabis and hemp education for our students has been transformative. Their expertise and commitment to...
Government Testimonials
Ginnie-Rae Clay, Former Executive Director of the Connecticut Social Equity Council
“It is with great confidence and admiration that I recommend Oaksterdam University to work with your organization. During my tenure as the first Executive Director of the in the Connecticut Social Equity Social Council, Oaksterdam provided the Council and the state an...
Bridget Guiza, M.S.— Customized Education Coordinator, White Earth Tribal and Community College
“Feedback on training from participants in our Tribe's cannabis businesses has been overwhelmingly positive. Partnering with Oaksterdam University to provide cannabis and hemp education for our students has been transformative. Their expertise and commitment to...
Kirsten Stark, Supervisor — Business Taxes Committee & Training Section; California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
“The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (formerly the Board of Equalization) contracted with Oaksterdam University to develop and teach a two-day course on the cannabis industry to its employees. They were extremely responsive to our requests and also...
Business Testimonials
Keith Justin Anderson — Founding Partner of Aim Law, Member of the Narragansett Indian Nation Legal Professor for Oaksterdam University
“Teaching Tribal Law for Oaksterdam University has provided me with invaluable insights into the cannabis industry and school operations. Oaksterdam’s proven framework and commitment to providing quality, practical education on industry standards have been...
Oscar Burrola – Lifted Spirit Collective
“You don’t have to explain very much to students who have gone through Oaksterdam when it comes to cultivation or the business of cannabis.”
Benjamin Halley Founder and COO — Honest Cannabis Co.
“Working with the Oaksterdam team over the years has been instrumental in the success of our clients across both the regulated cannabis space and the Native American industry. Their ability to adapt curriculum to meet the unique needs of each community has resulted in...
More Student Testimonials
Richard Riley
Richard Riley, Startup, Financing & Licensing, Business Management, Horticulture Mastery, and Breeding, Oaksterdam Alum '26 My tribe partnered with Oaksterdam University to provide cannabis industry training, so I received a scholarship via the White Earth Tribal...
Christian Hartley
Christian Hartley, Oaksterdam All Access Pass subscriber I am a Personal and Professional Empowerment Partner with TWIDWID Coaching & Consulting, LLC. After subscribing to the All Access pass, I told my partner that it was way more than what I expected. I thought...
Arnold Fuhrmann
Arnold Fuhrmann, Oaksterdam Global Budtender Training Alum, '26 It was a dream come true to get certified to work in the cannabis industry here in Germany. I would recommend this program to others!
Lorris Deininger
Lorris Deininger initially enrolled in Oaksterdam's All Access Pass and completed the Horticulture Mastery and Horticulture Manager certifications. upgrades before also separately enrolling in Cannabis Breeding with James Loud. I was trying to get a job in the...
Paul Thompson
Live Cannabis Breeding with James Loud 2026 I had already started on a journey to breed an outdoor cannabis strain that could reliably grow in the unique Western Washington growing environment when I enrolled in Live Cannabis Breeding with James Loud. I deal with...
Leonel Villasenor
This course has impacted my life in many ways. First understanding the industry Second all the details they go into each section or branch that makes everything work. Third falling in love with helping people or coaching them to find their specific ingredients,...
Trenton Ruehl
The course really prepares one for entering the cannabis horticulture field with a solid foundation. I am very pleased with the textbook study and quizzes that make up the course.
Francky Bouquet
“France is in the Middle Ages when it comes to restrictions on cannabis. I have so much love for Oaksterdam. It was like a light for me because I’m quite alone here. I’ve followed you since 2011. I wanted to come to the school but because of time, work, money, I...
Keith Justin Anderson — Founding Partner of Aim Law, Member of the Narragansett Indian Nation Legal Professor for Oaksterdam University
“Teaching Tribal Law for Oaksterdam University has provided me with invaluable insights into the cannabis industry and school operations. Oaksterdam’s proven framework and commitment to providing quality, practical education on industry standards have been...
Dillon Noble
"The knowledge I gained from taking this course has been invaluable! The online self-paced modules were engaging & I never lost interest throughout. I was able to finish it within a few hours, but it was taught in such a way that I was able to "retain" the...
Juan Velasquez-Tinoco — C3 Industries
“Oaksterdam proved to me that it doesn’t matter what background you come from. The love we all share for cannabis brings us all together as one In comparison to three months ago I feel like I’m a completely different grower … I appreciate the entire staff at...
Mario Obermann, Chairholder – The Green Hornet
"It was essential for me to get a high position in a pharmaceutical company in Europe, and finally enter in the absolute Legacy in my dream job. I'm doing almost all my life thank your certifications, I got easy entrance in different companies, I almost can choose...
Aiden Tharp
It was very helpful and give me insight on what I’d be walking into!
Daniel Vela
“My dream goal has been to open an indoor facility and this project has helped me gather all the information I needed to piece it together. My teachers provided me with great knowledge and guidance through everything. I’m very thankful to Oaksterdam University.”
Enrique Gutierrez
“I came to Oaksterdam to sharpen my growing skills. It made me want to go deeper into everything that’s going on in the soil, the biology of everything. I also enjoyed being linked up together with a lot of people who grow. It worked out that we were doing it through...