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THE BUSINESS OF CANNABIS
CANNABIS LAW AND POLICY​
CANNABIS HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINE ​
CANNABIS AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE
Your Cannabis Career Starts Here.

Earn a certificate from University of California

6-months. 100% online.

Courses Start July 10
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Take the next step to launch a cannabis career in:
  • Cultivation
  • Business
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Distribution
  • Compliance
  • Manufacturing & Product Development
  • Marketing
  • Medicine & Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Sales
  • Human Resources
  • ... and more!

Cannabis skills are in demand

Cannabis skills are in demand. The cannabis industry is creating thousands of exciting career opportunities in California, and nationally, yet a significant shortage of qualified professionals exists. University of California, Riverside – University Extension offers the highest quality university certificates with focused instruction from top experts in the cannabis industry.

Programs

6 Months • $2,950 • Payment Plans Available
Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine Certificate
From Cannabis 101 to in-depth Integrated Clinical Practice, this is the healthcare knowledge you need to take your career to the next level.
Designed For:
  • Healthcare providers
  • Allied health professionals
  • Retail professionals & manufacturers
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6 Months • $2,950 • Payment Plans Available
Compliance & Risk Management Certificate
The information and insights you need to become an in-demand cannabis compliance professional.
Designed For:
  • Compliance professionals
  • Those interested in compliance
  • Entrepreneurs
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6 Months • $2,950 • Payment Plans Available
The Business of Cannabis Certificate
Understand the challenges and opportunities presented by the cannabis business as you progress from seed to sale.
Designed For:
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business professionals
  • Operators and manufacturers
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6 Months • $2,950 • Payment Plans Available
Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture Certificate
Develop an in-depth understanding of the complex process of cannabis production, management, and cultivation. Plant care, yield maximization and more.
Designed For:
  • Novice & experienced growers
  • Grow facility managers
  • Hobbyists
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Take multiple programs. Save time and money.

When you sign up for multiple cannabis certificate programs, you’ll save 33% on each additional program. All of our cannabis certificate programs begin with the cannabis 101 course. That means for each additional program, you’ll only need to complete two courses, rather than three which will allow you to complete the additional program in 16 weeks rather than 24 weeks.

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Your Schedule
Designed using online learning best practices. Perfect for working professionals.
Employer Network Access
When you complete the program, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits designed to help you land your dream job.
Official University Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the program you will earn 9 credit hours and a certificate of completion award from University of California, Riverside University Extension.

What Students Are Saying

“The thought leaders and experts gathered are really impressive. The content was organized very well. The projects were thought provoking and stretched me.”
Debbie B.
“This program provided a foundational framework of the cannabis industry. I learned about the legal framework, licensing, human resources, access to capital and banking, and the issues cannabis entrepreneurs face to build a business.”
Gerald B.
“Taking this program has changed my life. I've always known that cannabis is my calling, I just didn't have access to credible cannabis education. I found purpose through this content rich curriculum and my confidence has boosted significantly.”
Brittany N.
"Learning about this topic has been intellectually stimulating and I feel like it has the potential to become a giant exciting industry. This s a great program for anyone who wants to get into this industry and expand their knowledge."
Amy F.
"I really love the whole program. It's a building block for the end program and it's seamless with great support to accomplish the course materials."
Michael F.
"I love the content materials, and the course instructors are accessible. I'd recommend this course to anyone looking to get an edge in their cannabis career. It's an amazing program."
Diane B.
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Employer Network and Digital Badge

Completing one of our cannabis certificates gives you exclusive access to the GF Institute Employer Network. You’ll also receive a digital badge to showcase your knowledge and skills. 

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For more than 65 years, UCR University Extension has been rewarding and enriching students of all ages – from right here in Riverside to the far-flung reaches of the globe – through professional development, academic advancement, and personal achievement. UCR University Extension offers a welcoming and diverse environment in which to jumpstart existing career paths or embark on new ones, to continue an adventure of lifelong learning, or discover the waiting portal to new scholastic journeys and goals.

Every program is thoughtfully designed with all of our learners in mind. For both established professionals and recent graduates just entering the workforce who are looking to upskill, upgrade their credentials, or shift careers altogether, UCR University Extension’s professional certificates and postgraduate diplomas provide a variety of choices, along with outstanding value and flexibility.

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