Training Program

7 Professional Modules

Become a professional budtender with international certification. Hands-on, interactive training with live classes and exclusive materials.

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7 Modules

Complete modular curriculum

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Oaksterdam Certification

Oaksterdam University USA

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15+ Hours

With industry professionals

Detailed Curriculum

Module 1: History of Cannabis and CSCs +

Duration: 2 hours · Credits: 1

Global cannabis history and the evolution of the professional budtender role. This module explores cannabis from its origins to its arrival in Europe, its criminalization in the U.S., and the development of CSCs in Spain.

Learning outcomes

How cannabis spread around the world
Prohibition in the modern age
The war on drugs
Cannabis worldwide
History of CSCs
What is a budtender?
And more

Key topics

Cannabis history Criminalization and legalization U.S. history and prohibition Global industry reality CSCs in Spain Budtenders

Module 2: Laws +

Duration: 2.5 hours · Credits: 1

This module covers the legal aspects and internal management of a cannabis club. You will learn about global cannabis models and mandatory regulations, and dive into each country’s legal reality with specialists.

Learning outcomes

Global legal landscape
Introduction to the legal cannabis model of the selected location
Master legal aspects and internal management
Understand CSC creation, rules, and mandatory regulations
Apply specialized vocabulary and country-specific obligations

Key topics

Legal framework CSC regulations Regulatory vocabulary Internal management Country obligations

Module 3: Harm reduction in cannabis models +

Duration: 2 hours · Credits: 1

This module covers the importance of harm reduction in cannabis clubs. It teaches situational awareness around emergencies, safety, recognizing signs of excess, and more.

Learning outcomes

Implement harm-reduction practices in clubs and dispensaries
Build situational awareness in emergencies
Recognize signs of excess and follow safety protocols
Support unwanted situations related to consumption

Key topics

Harm reduction Situational awareness Emergencies Operational safety Signs of excess

Module 4: Cannabis Fundamentals +

Duration: 2 hours · Credits: 1

Cultivar identification, cultivation types, and professional guidance for members. Learn how to help members identify products that meet their expectations through terpenes and their effects.

Learning outcomes

Identify cultivars and cultivation types in a dispensary
Spot labeling and terminology inaccuracies
Cannabis cultivars and genetics
How best to recommend cultivars
Guide members based on factors that influence terpenes and cannabinoids

Key topics

Cultivars Labeling Cultivation types Effect factors Member advising

Module 5: Cannabis effects and terpenes +

Duration: 3 hours · Credits: 2

Terpene workshop, endocannabinoid system, and entourage effect. This module deepens Dr. Mechoulam’s work, the entourage effect, and the endocannabinoid system. It covers cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, their functions and health effects, and how to inform members about use and possible side effects.

Learning outcomes

Deepen knowledge of Dr. Mechoulam’s work and the entourage effect
Analyze cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids
Identify terpenes and analyze a COA in a practical workshop
Terpene workshop

Key topics

Endocannabinoid system Entourage effect Cannabinoids Terpenes COA analysis

Module 6: Extraction methods +

Duration: 2.5 hours · Credits: 1

Transforming cannabis into products through infusion and extraction. This module explores how infusion and extraction create different products and influence effects, covering solventless and solvent-based contemporary methods, and dosing limitations due to controlled-substance classification.

Learning outcomes

Differentiate solvent and solventless extractions
Types of concentrates
Understand how processes influence effects
Evaluate dosing limitations in cannabis products

Key topics

Infusion Solvent extraction Solventless extraction Effects by process Dosing

Module 7: Ingestion methods +

Duration: 3 hours · Credits: 2

Professional extraction service, Dab Station, and sponsor products. This module covers device types, temperatures, cleaning, how to set up a proper dab station, and how to deliver five-star service to members.