Cannabis Business Management Training for Connecticut

Course Curriculum

The cannabis landscape is complex, ever-changing, and unique. These extensive units are designed to provide valuable information and insights that cover a wide range of topics.

  • Business Management - Learn essential business management skills and the nuances of managing a cannabis business, including financial management, human resources, and compliance.
  • Branding & Marketing - Build a strong brand presence and learn effective branding and marketing strategies that comply with local, state, and federal laws.
  • The Supply Chain - Understand the intricacies of the cannabis supply chain, from cultivation to retail, and how to optimize your business processes. 
  • Economics of the Cannabis Industry - Understand general economic concepts, how they apply to your business, and the role of government in regulated and unregulated supply chains.
  • Effects of Cannabis & Consumer Safety - Gain a basic understanding of the constituents of cannabis that cause its effects, how they interact with the human body, best practices for consumer safety, and talking to customers.
  • Products, Methods of Ingestion, and Dosing - Understand how cannabis is infused, extracted, and processed into a variety of end-use products, their related methods of ingestion, and how these products vary in potency, duration, and overall effect.
  • History & Policies - Explore the history of cannabis and the major role it played in shaping the modern world. Learn about the many misguided public policies that resulted from Prohibition and the origins of modern laws and policies.
  • US Cannabis Laws - Navigate the complex interplay between local, state, Tribal, and federal cannabis laws to mitigate your risk and stay compliant. 
  • Public Health & Hygiene for Supervisors - Learn how to manage employee hygiene policies that stop the spread of disease and maintain high hygiene and facility sanitization standards.
  • Safety & Security - Learn essential safety and security protocols for cannabis businesses. Learn the difference between types of security systems, emergency response guidelines, and cash handling protocols to respond to emergencies while reducing theft and shrink.
  • Cultivar Selection - Discover the art and science behind choosing the right cultivars to meet market demand and consumer preferences.
  • The Hemp Industry - Grasp the differences between hemp and cannabis and understand how the legal hemp market influences cannabis businesses. 

Advocacy - Know how to apply techniques, strategies, and best practices to achieve legislative and regulatory goals.

Oaksterdam University’s Cannabis Business Management Training provides the most comprehensive education for pursuing a career in cannabis business management. This course is only available online. Complete your learning at your own pace within a year of enrolling. Once you successfully pass the final exam, you can print a certificate of completion to share with potential employers.

About Our Self-Paced Electives

Self-Paced Programs are asynchronous, meaning you may log on and complete the courses anytime, anywhere that is convenient for you. You can access the course online as soon as you enroll.

Programs consist of reading materials developed by our expert faculty, accompanied by videos, texts, and recommended resources.

All self-paced programs include live links to a wealth of information that allow you to dig deeper into subjects of particular interest.

Each program also includes a Virtual Video and Resource Library with corresponding recorded lectures from our faculty.

Self-paced students receive access to virtual field trips, grow labs, the Oaksterdam Alumni Network, and more.

Completion of all requirements results in OU certification.

Cannabis Business Management Training for Connecticut

Certification Program

$600

The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and professionals are needed to fill a variety of roles, from human resources to marketing, sales, management, and more. Our program is specifically designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the cannabis industry, its evolution, and its future trajectory.

Group Discounts Available: Please email [email protected] for more information.

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TESTIMONIALS

Our Students Love Us

Jeanette Wright

SF SUCCESS CENTERS

“What I learned at Oaksterdam was how to advocate and what to do to change policy. It is a true university of cannabis education.”

Erika Osueke

KIVA CONFECTIONS

“I started doing classes at Oaksterdam and used them as stepping stones to show companies I am really serious about entering the industry.”

Anthony Alegrete

COO, 40 TONS

“I had experience in business but not any formal knowledge in cannabis. I needed help so I came to the experts at Oaksterdam University.”