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Budtending
Budtending Live course starts July 13, 2022
Budtending Self-Paced course begins as soon as you enroll.
Business of Cannabis
Business Self-Paced course begins as soon as you enroll.
Business Live (Fast-Track) course starts September 26, 2022
Horticulture
Horticulture Self-Paced course begins as soon as you enroll.
Horticulture Live (Fast-Track) course starts September 26, 2022.
Extraction and Manufacturing
The Extraction and Manufacturing Self-Paced course starts as soon as you enroll.
Oaksterdam University and Golden Gate University have an exciting educational partnership that enables transfer credits from Oaksterdam Certification Courses toward their accredited Bachelor’s Degree at GGU. It is the first partnership of its kind!
OU graduates may transfer up to 18 credits of corresponding OU courses, with a minimum passing score of 80 percent, to GGU. The following courses qualify for transfer credits:
- Business of Cannabis — 6 credits
- Horticulture — 6 credits
- Extraction and Manufacturing — 6 credits
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The Freedom of Growing at Home
Jeffrey Hickey, author of the 2020 Isolation Grow Blog, and one of the co-creators and faculty members of the Home Grow program at Oaksterdam University, shares tips and insights on growing cannabis at home.
How To Become a Cannabis Extraction Technician
If you are looking for careers in cannabis, you will see plenty of job postings for cannabis extraction technicians.
Cannabis extraction is a complex, lab-based scientific process to separate cannabis into components used for various products. Cannabis extraction is how specific cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavanoids can be isolated from the plant to produce profitable manufactured products. If you dream of combining your love of science with a passion for cannabis, this might be the career for you. Learn more here …
Oaksterdam Partners With Golden Gate University
Oaksterdam University is pleased to announce an exciting educational partnership with Golden Gate University. The partnership allows students to transfer credits from Oaksterdam Certification Courses toward their Bachelor’s Degree at GGU. It is the first partnership of its kind.
OU graduates may transfer up to 18 credits of corresponding OU courses toward their accredited degree. Learn more here …Become a Budtender
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MCBA Equity Map
The Minority Cannabis Business Association has launched an invaluable equity map. Click on any state for legal status, equity info and other licensing provisions.
Women in Cannabis Webinar
Join OU + WEIC for our next Education & Mentorship webinar at 1 p.m. (PST) Wed., July 13. This month’s topic is “Retail and Delivery in the Cannabis Industry.” Free for WEIC members and OU Alumnae.
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