The Early Access Course will grant you access to a free sample course with an overview of Oaksterdam’s Learning Management System (LMS) and the tools and resources you need for Oaksterdam’s upcoming Live Fast-Track classes. Students will retain access to the sample course for 365 days.
Classes for Business of Cannabis begin September 25, 2023.
Learn to successfully grow and harvest high-quality cannabis plants from your own garden or tent. Designed by West Coast cultivators with decades of experience, get the knowledge you need to nurture strong, healthy plants from seed or clone. The Home Grow course includes a bonus lesson on home extraction: Extract prized cannabinoids from your flower for use in edibles, tinctures, and more. Take this self-paced, mobile-friendly online course anytime and anywhere.
The Early Access Course will grant you access to a free sample course with an overview of Oaksterdam’s Learning Management System (LMS) and the tools and resources you need for Oaksterdam’s upcoming Live Fast-Track classes. Students will retain access to the sample course for 365 days.
Classes for Horticulture begin September 25, 2023.
In this self-paced virtual course we discuss how you can grow cannabis safely and remain compliant with state and local regulations. We introduce the foundations of cannabis botany, the process of growing from seeds or clones, and how light and nutrients affect the development of the cannabis plant during the vegetative stage.
This self-paced virtual course covers the nuts and bolts of the hardware and equipment you need to set up a grow facility for maximum safety, efficiency and yields. We explore light, ventilation, climate control, electrical systems, and the latest in odor mitigation, giving you the practical information you need to get started or upgrade your grow.
In this self-paced virtual course, you will learn how to optimize growing conditions to help your plants thrive. We cover mediums, nutrients, irrigation, light, CO2, and other factors that you as a cultivator can monitor and control. We take a deep dive into the anatomy and physiology of the plant so you know how and why these factors affect development. We also explore plant propagation, including seeds, clones, and the latest in tissue culture.
In this self-paced virtual course, we discuss the final phases of cultivating cannabis. We cover how to care for your plants as they transition from the vegetative to the flowering stage with an emphasis on maximizing yields. Then, we walk through harvesting and processing with a focus on techniques that bring out the best in the plants while remaining compliant along the way.
Cannabis plants are susceptible to a wide variety of pests and pathogens that can devastate your grow, and vector diseases such as pathogenic fungus, bacteria, and viroids. This class offers an understanding of threats as well as ways to prevent and treat them with Integrated Pest Management and nutrient balancing.
When many people consider growing cannabis, they think of indoor operations where most aspects of the environment can be highly controlled. Yet, there are other ways to grow that can be more environmentally sustainable, as well as extremely satisfying. In this self-paced virtual course, we explore everything you need to know about outdoor farming and greenhouses and the unique challenges they present.
If you are looking to make your cannabis grow more environmentally sustainable, this self-paced virtual course is for you. It may be counterintuitive, but organic practices are not always sustainable. This course examines the concepts “organic” and “sustainable” related to cannabis cultivation and gives you the knowledge you need to make a difference.
This self-paced virtual course contains our core classes, the foundation of an Oaksterdam education, and your first step in understanding and entering the cannabis industry. It offers a comprehensive overview of cannabis history, policies, and federal vs. state law so you will know your rights and understand your risks. Cannabis 101 provides a base of understanding for people seeking a career in cannabis, or individuals in ancillary industries such as law, real estate, marketing, and government, who wish to serve the emerging cannabis industry. It also is relevant for medicinal and adult-use advocates or the canna-curious, looking to be more educated on the plant and its uses.
This self-paced course reviews all the primary elements needed to launch and successfully run a commercial cannabis cultivation operation, covering a wide variety of topics such as cultivation science, design, financing, licensing, and regulations. Students have 180 days to complete this course.
Due to its stringent regulation, and history of prohibition the cannabis supply chain functions like no other. To be successful in the industry takes a thorough understanding of complex licensing requirements and seed-to-sale tracking. In this self-paced virtual class we examine the different license types that make up the cannabis supply chain, how they are interrelated, and how regulations impact the day-to-day operation of a licensed cannabis business.
In this self-paced course we demystify the complex process of extracting the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids from cannabis, and how to transform them into profitable manufactured consumer products. We explore the modern methods of extraction being used at a commercial scale, and the market trends that are driving the evolution of the sector. We cover the equipment and methods needed to run labs for light hydrocarbon, ethanol, and CO2 extraction and operate them safely, as well as perform solventless extraction techniques. Students have 365 days days to complete all the required materials and mastery exercises.
This virtual course can be done on your own time, from anywhere in the world. Simply log on and take the modules at your own pace. The course consists of the same curriculum as our Live Semesters, developed by our professional faculty, and provides companion material and recommend reading you may follow to take a deeper dive. It also includes a video and resource library complete with lectures recorded during our Live Classroom experience, to appeal to different learning styles. Students have 180 days to complete all the required materials and mastery exercises.
As a cannabis advocate, budtender, caregiver or entrepreneur, it is your responsibility to introduce people to the plant safely. This self-paced virtual course will give you an understanding of how cannabis affects the human body, the safety and efficacy of medical uses, and the pros and cons of various methods of ingestion.
This self-paced course will examine the science, trends, and regulatory landscape for hemp and CBD, and discuss how business owners can decrease risk while operating in a rapidly evolving market environment. We will also discuss how the evolution of the cannabis market will influence the industrial hemp market, and how the legalization of hemp will influence the future of the high-THC cannabis market. Students have 180 days to complete this course.
This self-paced course defines economic principles as they pertain to cannabis markets, which are heavily influenced by laws and regulations. The course then discusses the economic benefits and financial barriers the cannabis industry experiences. Learn how to facilitate the discussion about the economics of regulating cannabis businesses. Macroeconomic aspects of past, current, and future cannabis laws, regulations and markets will also be reviewed. Students have 180 days to complete this course.
This self-paced course can be done on your own time, from anywhere in the world. Simply log on and take the modules at your own pace. The course consists of the same curriculum as our Live Semester, developed by our professional faculty, and provides companion material and recommended reading you may follow to take a deeper dive. It also includes a video and resource library complete with lectures taped during our Live Classroom experience, to appeal to different learning styles. Students have 365 days days to complete all the required materials and mastery exercises.
Know the techniques necessary for growing from seed or clone successfully. Get strategies for working, launching, and sustaining a commercial cannabis operation. Learn cannabis plant science and the entire life cycle of the cannabis plant from propagation to harvest. Understand lighting science and controls, ventilation and CO2 supplementation, and electrical systems.
As soon as you enroll, you can start learning. You’ll have immediate access to all the videos of full lectures with opportunities to sign up and participate in live virtual field trips. Tailor the self-paced course to your schedule: take the mobile-friendly online course anytime, anywhere. Students have 365 days days to complete all the required materials and mastery exercises.