Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine Certificate

Cannabis agriculture is a complex but rewarding process. One that takes insightful understanding to achieve successful results. This program provides both novice and experienced growers with the accurate information needed to effectively engage in cannabis production, management, and cultivation.

Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture

Duration

405 Hours

Modules

3

Next Start Date

5/2/2022

About Course

In six months, you’ll learn how to care for cannabis plants, study cannabis botany and genetics, and explore plant growth techniques. As you gain experience, you’ll elect to specialize in the indoor or outdoor grow track with immersive and experiential learning opportunities to work hands-on with hemp or dioecious plants.

Description

This program will provide both novice and experienced growers with insight regarding every aspect of the cultivation process from seed to sale. As this exciting industry develops, there will be an increasing demand for well-versed growers and cultivators who have an extensive understanding of how to produce high quality cannabis. 

Through this program, you will understand how to successfully care for cannabis plants, while also reviewing cannabis botany and genetics. In addition, you will understand the necessary steps to take when growing the plant, including: germination, cloning, harvesting, curing, processing, and much more. Students will also explore the external factors that will affect the health of the plant and they will be guided on how to select the appropriate growing media, lighting sources, soil, and watering essentials.

These extensive units are designed to provide valuable information and insights that will assist gowers of all levels, skill sets, and backgrounds. This certificate also includes real world case studies, assessments, and expert interviews that will ensure the learner’s mastery of the program material. 

What will be covered

  • Botany and Genetics
  • Seeds, Germination, and Transplanting
  • Cloning
  • Soil and Growing Media
  • Cannabis Light Sources
  • Watering Essentials 
  • The Vegetative Cycle
  • Cannabis Plant Chemistry
  • Introduction to the Flowering Cycle
  • Pests, Diseases, and Threats
  • Harvesting and Drying 
  • Trimming and Processing 
  • Curing and Storage
  • Industrial Hemp

Modules for this Course

Cannabis 101: History and Practice Across Industries An in-depth introduction to cannabis, across history, culture and industry. Topics range from botany to business practices, including Cannabis Law and Policy, FDA regulation, and the many challenges that successful cannabis business face.

Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture 1: Plant Care and the Vegetative Cycle

Explore the cultivation process and life cycles of the cannabis plant. Coursework includes botany, genetics, seed germination, and the development of a hospitable growth environment.

Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture II: The Flowering Cycle and Maximizing Yields 

Focus on the cannabis flowering cycle, in relation to plant metabolism, reproduction, and growth. Review strategies for dealing with environmental challenges, and techniques for harvesting, processing, and storage. The course culminates with a final portfolio of resources for responsibility building and managing a grow site.  

 

Questions and Answers

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Expert Cannabis Educators

Derek Gilman

Green Flower host, second-generation grower, and cannabis connoisseur.

David White, Ph.D.

A specialist in ecosystem restoration and sustainability with a doctorate in Medicine from Edinburgh University in Scotland.

Kyra L. Rude

Guest lecturer and specialist in biological pest control, and organic farming and gardening methods. She holds a biology degree from Purdue University.

Designed

For:

  • Novice growers
  • Experienced growers
  • Grow facility manager
  • Hobbyists

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