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Budtender Live course starts May 18
Budtender Self-Paced course begins as soon as you enroll.
Horticulture Fast-Track course starts June 6! Reserve your seat today.
Horticulture Self-Paced course begins as soon as you enroll.
Business Fast-Track course starts June 6! Reserve your seat today.
Business Self-Paced course begins as soon as you enroll.
The Extraction and Manufacturing Self-Paced course starts as soon as you enroll.
Learn to successfully grow and harvest high-quality cannabis plants from your garden or tent by taking the self-paced Home Grow course.
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What Our Students Say
“OU gave me the tools to succeed in the cannabis industry. Today, I am proud to be the first ex-felon for cannabis sales to fully own a retail store under Oakland’s social equity program.”
“Oaksterdam has a long history of educating cannabis entrepreneurs at the international level. After graduation, when my home country in Southeast Asia legalized cannabis, I was ready.”
What’s happening at Oaksterdam University

How to Become a Budtender
In the fast-growing cannabis industry, budtending is a great entry point for a variety of career paths. A budtender job may be up your alley if you enjoy constantly learning about trends and research in cannabis, working in a fast-paced environment, and helping others.
Oaksterdam University coined the term “budtender,” and offers the most respected Budtending Certification program in the nation.

Hot Seeds to Grow in 2022
Oaksterdam’s own Horticulture Expert Jeff Jones was featured in the High Times article “Hot Cannabis Seeds to Grow in 2022.” High Times Editor in Chief Ellen Holland checked in with “three ganja growing all-stars” for the piece. Here’s what Jeff had to say …

Weed Work: OU in East Bay Express
Oaksterdam is featured in the East Bay Express article “Weed Work: Oaksterdam University is Still Driving Force for Equity in
Cannabis”. The story, which appeared on April 20, 2022, talks about OU’s roots in Oakland, Calif., its move to a virtual campus, and efforts in the equity space. Here’s an excerpt …
Fast-Track Your Career
Oaksterdam’s Fast-Track Horticulture and Business of Cannabis classes begin June 6. Register now and earn your OU Certificate in 8 weeks!
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.
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