Your Cannabis Career Starts Here
GateWay Community College has teamed up with Green Flower, a leading name in cannabis industry education, to bring you specialized non-credit cannabis certificate programs.
These programs are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this rapidly growing industry. Explore a career in cannabis and position yourself for success with GateWay’s flexible, cutting-edge training options.
Cannabis Programs
Tuition: The 8-week course is $850. Tuition for all other courses is $2,200.
Cannabis Associate
Learn the fundamentals of the cannabis industry, from the plant and regulations to cultivation, retail, and manufacturing. Build a strong foundation for a career in this growing field.
Duration: 8 weeks
Cannabis Cultivation Specialist
Learn commercial cannabis cultivation from seed to harvest, including growing environments, plant genetics, and best practices for producing high quality crops.
Duration: 16 weeks
Cannabis Product Development Specialist
Explore how cannabis products are developed, manufactured, and brought to market. Learn extraction, production methods, product types, and branding fundamentals.
Duration: 16 weeks
Cannabis Retail & Sales Specialist
Build the skills needed for success in cannabis retail and sales, including customer service, merchandising, marketing, and brand partnerships.
Duration: 16 weeks
Cannabis Compliance Specialist
Gain the knowledge to help cannabis businesses meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and maintain compliance across the industry.
Duration: 16 weeks
Medical Cannabis Specialist
Develop an understanding of medical cannabis, including therapeutic uses, the endocannabinoid system, dosing, methods of consumption, and patient support.
Duration: 16 weeks