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Your Path to a Career in Cannabis Compliance

16-week online certificate program to become job-ready for compliance roles throughout retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and other industry sectors.

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What you'll learn

Your Learning Journey

The cannabis curriculum employers trust, outlined week by week.

8 Weeks

Cannabis Associate Certificate

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Week 1

Cannabis Policy Today

Understand federal vs. state laws, compliance needs, and the real barriers businesses face.

Week 2

The Cannabis Plant

Learn cannabinoids, terpenes, and how different products create different effects.

Week 3

Supply Chain Overview

Explore cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, labs, and where the jobs are.

Week 4

Growing Cannabis

See how cultivation works from seed/clone to harvest, across indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse methods.

Week 5

Extraction & Manufacturing

Discover how concentrates, edibles, and topicals are made, packaged, and regulated.

Week 6

Sales & Marketing

Learn about marketing and selling to consumers and cannabis businesses.

Week 7

Compliance Essentials

Understand how cannabis compliance really works, spot risks, and ensure excellence.

Week 8

Final Exam

Get ready to earn your certificate!

8 Weeks

Cannabis Compliance Certificate

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Week 9

Understanding Compliance In Cannabis

Learn core compliance categories, the role of specialists, and the consequences of violations.

Week 10

Types of Compliance

Explore business, worker, service, and product compliance across the supply chain.

Week 11

Cultivation Compliance

Review facility, license, employee, and environmental requirements plus track-and-trace.

Week 12

Manufacturing Compliance

Understand GMP standards, hazardous materials safety, and batch tracking.

Week 13

Distribution & Processing Compliance

Learn protocols for transport, manifests, chain-of-custody, and secure handling.

Week 14

Retail Compliance

Cover licensing, POS integration, inventory, consumer safety, and marketing restrictions.

Week 15

Threats & Risk Mitigation

Identify common compliance threats in safety, finance, products, and regulation.

Week 16

The Business of Compliance

Design compliance programs, apply technology, and adapt to policy changes.

Learn From Top Industry Leaders

Gain real-world insights and deep cultivation knowledge to prepare you for today’s in-demand jobs.

Al Ochosa

Director of Insurance, Risk, & Safety

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TJ Frost

President


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Jakki Hernandez

Founder

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Angelica Sanchez

VP, Government Affairs & Compliance

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Chelsea Mulligan

CEO


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Eugene Harris

Director of Compliance

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Sophia Herrera

Founder & CEO


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Christine Senne

Cannabis Attorney

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Who Takes This Program

The Cannabis Career Resource Center

Unlock exclusive access to an online hub designed to advance your cannabis career.

Available to you the moment you complete your Certificate.

Continuing Education For Each Stage Of Your Career

Guidance to land your next cannabis job

Improve your management and leadership skills

Strategies to launch your cannabis business

Employer
Connections

Find cannabis employers who are actively hiring

Boost your profile on CareersInCannabis.com

Access the cannabis hiring landscape

Exclusive
LinkedIn
Community

Connect with fellow graduates

Make industry connections

Find out about news, events, and opportunities

Success Stories

Real Results from Real Students

The course has paved the way for me to become a well versed cannabis compliance professional.

 

 

Remy Sherman

Graduate

The cannabis compliance and risk management material, in combination with the ACCCE system, helped me understand how risk-based systems are applied specifically for the cannabis industry.

Josh Elder

Graduate

This program broke down the regulations in a way that made sense and showed me how to implement real compliance systems within a licensed operation

 

Erica Daniels

Graduate

What Employers Say

This shows you have the baseline understanding of compliance—SOPs, COAs—and have an understanding of all the different government agencies that you work, which is what you’re hiring for

Jakki Hernandez

Founder

I’d know they’re committed to the industry and eager to keep learning—really important when hiring and especially important in compliance.

 

Christine Senne

Cannabis Attorney

This shows you’re educated and have a strong understanding of the industry. That instantly puts you at the top of the stack for us.

 

TJ Frost

President

Earn a Certificate That Opens Doors

Your Syracuse University cannabis certificate is proof of your expertise.

"Before I earned my digital badge, I was sending out resumes and wasn’t getting any replies. The minute that I put my badge on my resume, I applied for 5 different jobs and I got responses the same day!"
Jonathan D.
Graduate

Five Additional Bonus Courses

Yours free when you enroll today.

Why Start Now?

Industry Growth

The legal cannabis industry is projected to grow to a $56 billion dollar market by 2028.

Faster Career Launch

The sooner you start, the sooner you can step into your next role.

High Demand for Skills

Employers are actively seeking candidates with verified cannabis knowledge and credentials.

State Legalization Wave

More states are legalizing cannabis, creating new opportunities nationwide

Next Cohort Starts Soon

Seats fill quickly — secure yours today.

Rising Salaries

Cannabis professionals earn 15-30% more than other sectors.

First-Mover Advantage

Position yourself ahead of the competition as the industry continues to professionalize.

Career Growth

Once you’re inside the industry, there’s so much opportunity for you to develop and grow.

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$ $1,900
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*You MUST be 18 years or older to enroll in any of our cannabis certificate programs. By submitting this form you acknowledge you have read and agree to the program policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our cannabis certificate program

Yes. Anyone 18 or older can register — no legal or compliance background required. It’s ideal for people who want to get hired to support cannabis compliance operations and companies, transition into cannabis from other regulated industries, or start a consulting business in compliance.

This program prepares you for roles throughout the cannabis compliance sector, including Compliance Coordinator, Licensing Specialist, Risk Manager, or Regulatory Consultant. Attaining this Certificate will help you stand out with verifiable skills, and demonstrate to hiring managers you’re serious, committed, and qualified to work in cannabis today.

Yes, you can take more than one speciality course at once, or you can take them back to back. You only need to complete the Associate’s course once.

To pass the course, you must pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher by the end of the 8 week sessions.

Cannabis companies value professionals who have deep compliance training and knowledge, because they know it’s mandatory to protect their licenses and reputation. Completing this certificate shows hiring companies that you are ready to join the compliance team and support this mission-critical function of a legal cannabis business.

Yes. You’ll strengthen your understanding of the differences in state regulations, compliance systems, and risk management across the cannabis supply chain — helping you move into higher-level roles or open your own compliant business.

Tuition is $2,200, or you can pay in full for $1,900 (saving you $300). Monthly payment plans are available, or apply for low-payment financing through Affirm.

Yes. You can choose from several flexible payment options at checkout, including pay in full for a discounted rate, monthly installments or low-payment financing through Affirm. The process is quick, fully online, and approval decisions happen instantly.

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Expect to spend 4–6 hours per week completing e-learning modules, reviewing additional videos and readings, participating in online discussions and completing optional learning exercises. As an online program, you can study at your own pace and on your own schedule, as long as you complete the final exam within the eight weeks of the course.

You’ll have an instructor available for questions and guidance, plus access to a student community for peer discussion. Upon completion, you’ll also gain access to a private LinkedIn group for ongoing networking and job opportunities.

You’ll get to learn from compliance officers, regulators, auditors, and operational leaders who are actively managing cannabis compliance programs every day.

Green Flower partners with universities and colleges to deliver trusted, career-focused cannabis education programs that meet employer expectations. Green Flower programs have become the industry standard in cannabis career training.

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Your Fastest Path to a Career in Cannabis

8-week online Certificate program that equips you with the knowledge and skills cannabis employers want across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and more.

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