Elevate Your Cannabis Career
Skill up & stand out with these industry-leading cannabis certificate courses.
The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, creating an enormous demand for a well-trained workforce. You can be a part of this exciting industry by learning the skills and knowledge needed to help you thrive in a variety of roles.
Whether you are looking for an entry-level role in a dispensary or you already work in the industry and want to level-up your skills, there is a training program to meet your needs. All of our programs are developed with input from industry professionals and leading experts in the field.
Elevate Your Cannabis Career
Skill up & stand out with these industry-leading cannabis certificate courses.
The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, creating an enormous demand for a well-trained workforce. You can be a part of this exciting industry by learning the skills and knowledge needed to help you thrive in a variety of roles.
Whether you are looking for an entry-level role in a dispensary or you already work in the industry and want to level-up your skills, there is a training program to meet your needs. All of our programs are developed with input from industry professionals and leading experts in the field.
Looking for the cannabis education courses offered through our university partnerships?
Overview
The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, creating an enormous demand for a well-trained workforce. You can be a part of this exciting industry by learning the skills and knowledge needed to help you thrive in a variety of roles.
Whether you are looking for an entry-level role in a dispensary or you already work in the industry and want to level-up your skills, there is a training program to meet your needs. All of our programs are developed with input from industry professionals and leading experts in the field.
Professional Certificates
Become a Certified Cannabis Professional
Earning your GFI certificate verifies that you have the core knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to succeed in cannabis today.
Professional Certificates
Become a Certified Cannabis Professional
Earning your GFI certificate verifies that you have the core knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to succeed in cannabis today.
Choose from one of three available GF Institute certificate programs:
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Ganjier Certification
Cannabis Sommelier Certification Program
A first-of-its-kind rigorous, multi-tiered, comprehensive cannabis trade certification training, created and taught by the most respected names in the field.
Ganjier Certification
Cannabis Sommelier Certification Program
A first-of-its-kind rigorous, multi-tiered, comprehensive cannabis trade certification training, created and taught by the most respected names in the field.
University Certificates
Earn a University Certificate in Just 6 Months
In-depth programs offered through top Universities across the country that delve into specific sectors of the cannabis industry.
University Certificates
Earn a University Certificate in Just 6 Months
In-depth programs offered through top Universities across the country that delve into specific sectors of the cannabis industry.
Cannabis Healthcare & Medicine
Gain a comprehensive understanding of cannabis as medicine.
For healthcare and retail professionals who want to provide accurate information and advice, this course offers expert, in-depth instruction on the medical properties of cannabis.
Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture
Grow your knowledge and gain hands-on skills.
This program provides both novice and experienced growers with the accurate information needed to effectively engage in cannabis production, management, and cultivation.
Cannabis Compliance & Risk Management
Become a certified cannabis compliance professional.
The cannabis industry is complex and ever-changing, making legal compliance a significant challenge for cannabis businesses of all sizes.
The Business of Cannabis
Learn the business of cannabis – from seed to sale.
This cannabis certificate program is like a mini-MBA for cannabis. You’ll get a broad understanding of the cannabis industry, including how it got to where it is today and where it is going.
Master the creation of a diverse array of cannabis products.
Dive deep into the science of cannabis extraction, learn how to craft exceptional products, and develop strategies to build a cannabis brand that sells.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of cannabis as medicine.
For healthcare and retail professionals who want to provide accurate information and advice, this course offers expert, in-depth instruction on the medical properties of cannabis.
Grow your knowledge and gain hands-on skills.
This program provides both novice and experienced growers with the accurate information needed to effectively engage in cannabis production, management, and cultivation.
Become a certified cannabis compliance professional.
The cannabis industry is complex and ever-changing, making legal compliance a significant challenge for cannabis businesses of all sizes.
Learn the business of cannabis – from seed to sale.
This cannabis certificate program is like a mini-MBA for cannabis. You’ll get a broad understanding of the cannabis industry, including how it got to where it is today and where it is going.
Workforce Certificate Programs
Offered Through Community Colleges Throughout the Country
These programs provide you with a more advanced level of training around operations, supply chain, and compliance, and prepare you to take on higher levels of responsibility within a cannabis operation or provide better service to the industry.
Advanced Certificate Programs
Offered Through Community Colleges Throughout the Country
These programs provide you with a more advanced level of training around operations, supply chain, and compliance, and prepare you to take on higher levels of responsibility within a cannabis operation or provide better service to the industry.
Cannabis Cultivation Specialist Certificate
Get empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to become a respected and in-demand cannabis cultivation professional.
Cannabis Retail Specialist Certificate
Get equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful, in-demand cannabis retail professional with dispensary agent training.
Cannabis Extraction & Product Development Specialist Certificate
Get the knowledge and credibility needed to pursue a career in cannabis extraction, developing and manufacturing cannabis products, or even starting your own cannabis brand.
What Cannabis Industry Leaders Are Saying
"Green Flower is leading the effort to establish a new level of professionalism, reliability, and a common language for communication in the cannabis industry."
Graham Farrar
Co-Founder & President
Glass House Brands
"Green Flower's Dispensary Associate training course was well thought-out and covers all of the important topics a Dispensary Associate needs to know before stepping onto the sales floor, more than any other course I've taken!"
A.C.
Dispensary Associate
Harvest
We place a high value on education and professional development and Green Flower affords our organization the opportunity to offer continued education opportunities for our team.
Lo Friesen
Founder, CEO, & Chief Extractor
Heylo Cannabis
"Green Flower's credential programs enhance the onboarding experience by providing a consistent, standards-based cannabis curriculum that helps employees have a better understanding of what they need to do before they ever touch a plant."
Jigar Patel
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
NorCal Cannabis
"Having renowned industry experts as instructors really helps keep things fresh and interesting! Anyone working with cannabis plants should take Green Flower's Cultivation courses!"
A.V.
Cultivation Leader
Papa & Barkley
"Green Flower's efforts champion education as well as professional career development and support a community of individuals focused on creating a sustainable cannabis industry with equitable growth opportunities for the future."
Guy Rocourt
Co-Founder & CEO
Green Flower's standardized education programs and credentials are among the best ways to get people new to the cannabis industry appropriately trained and skilled.
Kevin Jodrey
Cultivation Director & Owner
Wonderland Nursery
