The Cannabis Compliance Specialist Professional Certification is a comprehensive program based on the National Cannabis Compliance Program (NCCP) framework. It provides professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the cannabis industry, from federal and state regulatory frameworks through cultivation, processing, distribution, retail, and administrative compliance. Students learn about licensing requirements, seed-to-sale tracking, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), security and surveillance standards, product testing, packaging and labeling requirements, waste management, employee requirements, recordkeeping, and audit procedures. Upon successful completion of all modules and the 100-question final examination (80% passing score), graduates receive the Cannabis Compliance Specialist Professional Certification.

Compliance officers, regulatory affairs professionals, cannabis industry operators, cultivation and processing managers, dispensary owners, consultants, and individuals seeking careers in cannabis compliance and regulation.

No prior compliance experience required. General understanding of the cannabis industry is helpful but not necessary.

By completing this certification, students will: (1) Understand the National Cannabis Compliance Program framework and its objectives. (2) Navigate federal regulatory agencies (DOJ, DEA, FDA, USDA, OSHA) and their roles in cannabis oversight. (3) Understand state compliance committees, licensing requirements, and state-specific regulations. (4) Implement seed-to-sale tracking and cultivation compliance standards. (5) Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in cannabis processing and manufacturing. (6) Manage distribution, transportation, and chain of custody compliance. (7) Operate retail POS systems with age verification and purchase limits. (8) Ensure packaging, labeling, and product standards compliance. (9) Implement security, surveillance, testing, and waste management protocols. (10) Manage personnel requirements, recordkeeping, and audit procedures.

Cannabis compliance officer, regulatory affairs specialist, compliance manager, quality assurance director, compliance consultant, licensing specialist, audit coordinator.

Students must complete all 9 course modules, pass all module quizzes with a score of 70% or higher, and pass the 100-question final examination with a score of 80% or higher to receive the Cannabis Compliance Specialist Professional Certification.

Assessment includes 9 module quizzes (70% passing score, 3 attempts) and a comprehensive 100-question final examination (80% passing score, 3 attempts) covering all nine modules of the curriculum.

9 comprehensive modules with 36 illustrated lessons, 9 module quizzes, 1 comprehensive 100-question final examination, downloadable certificate upon successful completion.