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Your Path to a Career in Cannabis Product Development

16-week online certificate program that makes you job-ready for roles in cannabis product development, manufacturing, and extraction

Save $300 when you pay in full or start for as low as $76.26 /mo withAffirm

What you'll learn

Your Learning Journey

The cannabis curriculum employers trust, outlined week by week.

8 Weeks

Cannabis Associate Certificate

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Week 1

Cannabis Policy Today

Understand federal vs. state laws, compliance needs, and the real barriers businesses face.

Week 2

The Cannabis Plant

Learn cannabinoids, terpenes, and how different products create different effects.

Week 3

Supply Chain Overview

Explore cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, labs, and where the jobs are.

Week 4

Growing Cannabis

See how cultivation works from seed/clone to harvest, across indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse methods.

Week 5

Extraction & Manufacturing

Discover how concentrates, edibles, and topicals are made, packaged, and regulated.

Week 6

Sales & Marketing

Learn about marketing and selling to consumers and cannabis businesses.

Week 7

Compliance Essentials

Understand how cannabis compliance really works, spot risks, and ensure excellence.

Week 8

Final Exam

Get ready to earn your certificate!

8 Weeks

Cannabis Product Development Certificate

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Week 9

Understanding Cannabis Extracts

Learn production methods, extract varieties, and post-extraction processes.

Week 10

Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Understand legality, synthesis, lab testing, and ethical product choices.

Week 11

Sourcing Cannabis Plants

Select cultivars, evaluate chemical profiles, and compare biomass quality.

Week 12

Concentrate Techniques

Explore solvent vs. solventless techniques, consumer segments, and regulatory considerations.

Week 13

Beverages & Edibles

Dive into emulsions, flavor design, scaling equipment, and compliance issues.

Week 14

Topicals & Tinctures

Understand absorption pathways, carriers, niche markets, and dosing challenges.

Week 15

Safety

Address environmental, worker, and product safety, plus real-world case studies.

Week 16

Business of Manufacturing

Learn startup costs, business models, supply chain, and regulatory agility.

Learn From Top Industry Leaders

Gain real-world insights and deep cultivation knowledge to prepare you for today’s in- demand jobs.

Brad Melshenker

Founder & CEO
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Kristi Palmer

Co-Founder & President
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Ben Larson

CEO
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Ron Gershoni

Co-Founder
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Guy Rocourt

Co-Founder, Lead Formulator
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Chris Fontes

Founder & CEO
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Dean Houser

VP of Manufacturing
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DeeDee Downing

Co-Founder, Formulation Manager
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Who Takes This Program

The Cannabis Career Resource Center

Unlock exclusive access to an online hub designed to advance your cannabis career.

Available to you the moment you complete your Certificate.

Continuing Education For Each Stage Of Your Career

Guidance to land your next cannabis job

Improve your management and leadership skills

Strategies to launch your cannabis business

Employer
Connections

Find cannabis employers who are actively hiring

Boost your profile on CareersInCannabis.com

Access the cannabis hiring landscape

Exclusive
LinkedIn
Community

Connect with fellow graduates

Make industry connections

Find out about news, events, and opportunities

Success Stories

Real Results from Real Students

As an R&D scientist in the food manufacturing sector, I wanted to understand how product development is conducted in the cannabis industry. This program covered exactly what I was looking for.

Kyle Gomes

Graduate

There was so much valuable information on how cannabis is turned into usable products. The lessons made it easy to understand what’s required in their creation.

 

Brandon Boutwell

Graduate

This program has been very valuable in making me a more knowledgeable and skilled cannabis entrepreneur.

 

 

Rich Diaz

Graduate

What Employers Say

Formal training in this space is incredibly valuable. Having it means you’re ready to tackle real-world challenges in a regulated space.

Kristi Palmer

Co-Founder & President

This certificate would put you at the top of our hiring list. You’re truly dedicated to this market.

 

Ben Larson

CEO

This signals that you’ve developed the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the market and really contribute.

Dean Houser

VP of Manufacturing

Earn a Certificate That Opens Doors

Your Syracuse University cannabis certificate is proof of your expertise.

"Before I earned my digital badge, I was sending out resumes and wasn’t getting any replies. The minute that I put my badge on my resume, I applied for 5 different jobs and I got responses the same day!"
Jonathan D.
Graduate

Five Additional Bonus Courses

Yours free when you enroll today.

Why Start Now?

Industry Growth

The legal cannabis industry is projected to grow to a $56 billion dollar market by 2028.

Faster Career Launch

The sooner you start, the sooner you can step into your next role.

High Demand for Skills

Employers are actively seeking candidates with verified cannabis knowledge and credentials.

State Legalization Wave

More states are legalizing cannabis, creating new opportunities nationwide

Next Cohort Starts Soon

Seats fill quickly — secure yours today.

Rising Salaries

Cannabis professionals earn 15-30% more than other sectors.

First-Mover Advantage

Position yourself ahead of the competition as the industry continues to professionalize.

Career Growth

Once you’re inside the industry, there’s so much opportunity for you to develop and grow.

Choose the Payment Option That Works for You

Pay in Full

$ $1,900
  • Original Price : $2,200
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5 Monthly Payments

$ 440
/Mo
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Affirm Payment Plan

as low as $ 76
26 /Mo
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*You MUST be 18 years or older to enroll in any of our cannabis certificate programs. By submitting this form you acknowledge you have read and agree to the program policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our cannabis certificate program

Yes. Anyone 18 or older can enroll. This program is perfect for people who want to work in product design, formulation, or manufacturing, or plan to start their own cannabis product line.

This program prepares you for roles in product development and manufacturing, including Formulator, Extraction Technician, Production Manager, or Quality Control Specialist. Attaining this Certificate will help you stand out with verifiable skills, and demonstrate to hiring managers you’re serious, committed, and qualified to work in cannabis today.

Yes, you can take more than one speciality course at once, or you can take them back to back. You only need to complete the Associate’s course once.

To pass the course, you must pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher by the end of the 8 week sessions.

Employers value candidates who understand how to develop safe, compliant, and appealing cannabis products. This certificate demonstrates that you understand how cannabis products are formulated and manufactured, safely and efficiently.

Yes. You’ll gain advanced understanding of formulation, extraction, testing, branding, and packaging, helping you expand your role or launch your own product line.

Tuition is $2,200, or you can pay in full for $1,900 (saving you $300). Monthly payment plans are available, or apply for low-payment financing through Affirm.

Yes. You can choose from several flexible payment options at checkout, including pay in full for a discounted rate, monthly installments or low-payment financing through Affirm. The process is quick, fully online, and approval decisions happen instantly.

Yes. Please contact us for details about how to take advantage of this.

Yes. Please contact us for details about how to take advantage of this.

Expect to spend 4–6 hours per week completing e-learning modules, reviewing additional videos and readings, participating in online discussions and completing optional learning exercises. As an online program, you can study at your own pace and on your own schedule, as long as you complete the final exam within the eight weeks of the course.

You’ll have an instructor available for questions and guidance, plus access to a student community for peer discussion. Upon completion, you’ll also gain access to a private LinkedIn group for ongoing networking and job opportunities.

You’ll get to learn from manufacturers, formulators, and production specialists who work inside the cannabis industry developing and refining products every day.

Green Flower partners with universities and colleges to deliver trusted, career-focused cannabis education programs that meet employer expectations. Green Flower programs have become the industry standard in cannabis career training.

Already work for a cannabis company?

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Your Fastest Path to a Career in Cannabis

8-week online Certificate program that equips you with the knowledge and skills cannabis employers want across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and more.

Save $300 when you pay in full or start for as low as $76.72/mo withAffirm

100% Online Cannabis
Product Development Specialist Certificate

Complete Program Tuition

$ 2200

$ 1900

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