Cannabis Budtender Certification
Customer communication, products, responsible service, safety, documentation, ethics, and applicable compliance principles for cannabis retail.
School
Cannabis Science
Credential
Certification
Duration
3.5 hours (self-paced)
Delivery
Online
Tuition
$349
Program Overview
The Cannabis Budtender Certification program prepares students for roles in cannabis retail environments. The curriculum covers customer communication, products, responsible service, safety, documentation, ethics, and applicable compliance principles.
Who Should Enroll
Individuals seeking positions as budtenders or cannabis retail associates. Cannabis 101 recommended but not required.
Prerequisites
Must be 21 years or older. Cannabis 101 recommended but not required.
Learning Outcomes
Communicate effectively with cannabis retail customers. Describe cannabis products and their effects. Practice responsible service principles. Apply safety and documentation procedures. Maintain ethical conduct. Understand applicable compliance principles.
Career Applications
Graduates may pursue positions as budtenders, cannabis retail associates, or dispensary customer service representatives.
Completion Requirements
All required lessons completed, all module quizzes passed, and final assessment score meets minimum passing requirement.
Assessment Requirements
Students complete quizzes at the end of each module and a final certification assessment.
Regulatory & Accreditation Disclosures
Cannabis laws, licensing requirements, employment qualifications, and permissible activities vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Program participation does not authorize a student to possess, cultivate, manufacture, distribute, recommend, prescribe, or sell cannabis or cannabis products.
Enrollment
Enrollment Open
NCCB Approved
Upon completion, you are eligible to sit for the National Career Certification Board examination.
Earn the professional designation: CCBT — Certified Cannabis Budtender Technician
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