Trusted Leaders in Cannabis Education & Certification
Our horticulture and business courses are crafted by the entrepreneurs who shape the industry and the advocates who launched the medical cannabis movement — offering students leading-edge education with a historical context that no other school can match.
The First Cannabis College
Since 2007, OU has been setting the bar for academic rigor and applied learning in cannabis education
Renowned Instructors
Our faculty features award-winning cultivators, recognized business leaders, and the passionate advocates who shape the modern cannabis industry
50k+ Alumni Worldwide
Our vast network of alumni includes influential professionals and policy makers working in every segment of the industry around the globe
Recognized industry-wide for our rigorous academic learning environment, we have something to offer cannabis professionals at every experience level
From the earliest days of the medical cannabis movement in North America, Oaksterdam University has been committed to our mission of providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to lead and succeed in the industry.
Today, with more than 50,000 alumni worldwide, we are the most recognized name in cannabis education. Our cross-disciplinary curriculum covers the most recent developments in cultivation, business, and policy but is grounded in the legacy of the cannabis legalization movement. We offer students a historical perspective, examining how prohibition has shaped the industry and how it continues to influence it today.
As a student, you will join our vast community of successful entrepreneurs, experienced professionals, and seasoned advocates who set the tone and pace of the modern cannabis industry.
Flexible Learning Options
Learn alongside your peers in real time in a virtual classroom setting, or at your own pace with our rich catalogue of on-demand online courses
Live Classroom
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Live Webinars
Attend our live webinars for up to date and current information on important cannabis topics
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Self-Paced Courses
Learn at your own pace anytime, anywhere with our on-demand online courses
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What We Offer
Our students benefit from an unmatched educational experience, learning from the world’s most respected cannabis professionals and surrounded by peers with a wide array of backgrounds, perspectives and talents.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our cross-disciplinary course offerings cover every aspect of the industry, from cultivation to business to public policy
Realworld Projects
Apply your skills in exercises based on real-life scenarios that prepare you for a career in cannabis
Grow Demos
Watch master cultivators demonstrate proven cultivation techniques in both live and on-demand video
Resources for Success
We offer a range of tools to support your educational goals, including progress tracking, mastery exercises, and dedicated student support staff
Certification Program
Demonstrate your skills and knowledge with an OU certification, which is widely recognized among employers in the cannabis industry
Job Board
Students and alumni have access to our cannabis industry job board, which contains exclusive career opportunities
Our Instructors
Our faculty features award-winning cultivators, recognized business leaders, and passionate advocates who shaped the early medical cannabis movement in California and who continue to set the pace and tone for the modern commercial cannabis industry.
Our instructors are widely recognized as experts and influencers in their respective fields, and their advice has been sought by policymakers and regulators around the world.
What Our Students Are Saying
Cannabis & hemp are complicated, we make it easier.
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Certification Program
Demonstrate your knowledge with an OU certification, widely recognized among employers in the industry
Live Classroom
Learn in our virtual classroom with live-streaming lectures and interactive chat
Self-Paced Courses
Learn at your own pace anytime, anywhere with our on-demand online courses
Pioneers of Cannabis Policy Reform
Our faculty helped write:
- California’s Proposition 215 (1996),
- Senate Bill 420 (2004),
- Medical Cannabis Regulation & Safety Act (2015),
- Adult Use Marijuana Act (2016)
- and multiple state ballot initiatives and laws.
We continue to advise on the legislation and regulation of cannabis by local, state, and international governments and agencies. Regulators, elected officials, local governments, and city employees have been studying with Oaksterdam for years to determine their regulatory practices and taxation plans.
We Don’t Change the World, Our Students Do
Oaksterdam is trusted. The “big tent,” OU leaders work with many different groups and vastly different special interests to find common ground and inclusiveness where it may have previously been difficult or even impossible. OU has a proven track record of successful inclusivity and intentional diversity in hiring faculty, staff, and leadership. Alumni also exhibit this variety of every age, ethnicity, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
What Our Students Are Saying
Cannabis & hemp are complicated, we make it easier.
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