Live Cannabis Business Management Training

Enrollment in the Fall 2024 Cannabis Business Management Training is open now!

For managers looking to enhance their knowledge and skills, OU’s Cannabis Business Management Training is the best option. This targeted program, designed and tested by business owners and successful teams, helps you understand recent law changes, best practices, and new compliance requirements.

  • Access exclusive resources to make your life easier
  • Network with industry experts 
  • Promote from within 
  • Reduce waste
  • Make more money
  • Get connected in the Oaksterdam Alumni Network
  • Join the legacy of Oaksterdam Alum

Learn with a cohort of industry-recognized experts weekly for ten weeks in an intimate setting on Zoom. It includes the async LMS Program with 13 in-depth subjects. Enroll today!

What You’ll Learn:

  1. Cannabis History and 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.
  2. United States Cannabis Laws: Navigate the complex interplay between local, state, Tribal, and federal cannabis laws to mitigate your risk. 
  3. Public Health & Hygiene for Managers: Learn how to manage employee hygiene policies that mitigate the spread of disease and maintain high standards of hygiene and facility sanitization. 
  4. 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.
  5. The 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. 
  6. Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing: Learn about various cannabis products, ingestion methods, and dosing guidelines to better serve and educate your customers. 
  7. Cultivar Selection: Discover the art and science behind choosing the right cultivars to meet market demand and consumer preferences.
  8. The Supply Chain: Understand the intricacies of the cannabis supply chain, from cultivation to retail, and how to optimize your business processes. 
  9. Business Management: Get equipped with essential business management skills and the nuances of managing a cannabis business, including financial management, human resources, and compliance. 
  10. 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. 
  11. Branding & Marketing: Build a strong brand presence and learn effective branding and marketing strategies that comply with local, state, and federal laws. 
  12. The Hemp Industry: Grasp the differences between hemp and cannabis and understand how the legal hemp market influences cannabis businesses. 
  13. Advocacy: Know how to apply techniques, strategies, and best practices to achieve legislative and regulatory goals. 

    Upcoming Program:

    Classes begin on Tuesday, September 17th, 9:30 am PT/ 12:30 pm ET, with a special orientation led by Dale Sky Jones, Chancellor of Oaksterdam University.

    The classes are two and a half hours each, held weekly on Tuesdays through November 19th. Each live session is recorded, and an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and skills, setting you up for a successful career in cannabis business management.

      Why Oaksterdam University?

      With over two decades of direct experience in cannabis education, Oaksterdam University is a pioneer and leader in this field, offering unmatched expertise and resources. Business Management Training is an investment to become future-ready. Enroll today!

        Highlights:

        Live Classes with Industry Experts

        Engage directly with experienced instructors, attorneys Lauren Vázquez and Courtney Moran, Dr. Bridget Williams, Maha Haq, award-winning breeder James Loud, and entrepreneurs Tamika Drew and Tiffany Watkins – and more!

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        Reliable Content

        Oaksterdam has the most up-to-date content, specific to state, national, and Tribal regulations, providing an unmatched experience from a trusted source.

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        Networking Opportunities

        Connect with industry professionals and fellow students to expand your network and opportunities within the cannabis sector.

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        Live Class Schedule

        9:30 am Pacific/ 12:30 pm Eastern

        Class Instructor Class Date
        Orientation Dale Sky Jones Immediate Access
        US Cannabis Law Lauren Vazquez w/ Keith Anderson 9/17
        Safety & Security Chris Eggers 9/24
        The Effects of Cannabis and Consumer Safety Dr. Bridget Williams 10/1
        Products, Methods of Ingestion & Dosing Maha Haq 10/8
        Cultivar Selection James Loud 10/15
        The Supply Chain Natalie Darves 10/22
        Business Management Timeka Drew  10/29
        Economics of the Cannabis Industry Natalie Darves 11/5
        Branding & Marketing Tiffany Watkins 11/12
        The Hemp Industry Courtney Moran 11/19
        History and Policies Self-Paced Immediate Access
        Public Health and Hygiene Self-Paced Immediate Access
        Advocacy Self-Paced Immediate Access

        About Our Virtual Classroom

        Oaksterdam University Live Programs are a synchronous classroom model featuring interactive workshops. The Live Semester experience offers students the chance to network and collaborate in real-time.

        Your group will meet virtually for live lectures starting Saturday, September 17th, 9:30 am PT/ 12:30 pm ET. The classes are two and a half hours each, held weekly on Saturdays through November 16th (see above schedule). Each live session is recorded and you are provided access to the recorded classes.

        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.

        Students receive access to virtual field trips, grow labs, the Oaksterdam Alumni Network, and more.

        Completion of all requirements results in OU certification.

        Live Cannabis Business Management Training

        Certification Program

        $1,300

        Prepare for success and growth in the cannabis industry. Understand the nuances and special considerations that are unique to cannabis businesses.

        Meet with your instructors and classmates from around the world via video conference to learn the most cutting-edge information available in the industry. Interact with your peers and have your questions answered in real-time. You’ll get the knowledge, connections, and certification to start your career in the exciting world of cannabis.

        Classes start Saturday, September 17th, 9:30 am PT/ 12:30 pm ET. The classes are two and a half hours each, held weekly on Tuesdays through November 19th. Each live session is recorded.

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