This course provides an overview of the California cannabis industry, including the various governing bodies, types of licensure, maintaining licensure, laws, regulations, and ethical standards of cannabis compliance, business management, and more. The course is designed to assist students in developing the tools, skills, interests, values, and motivation needed to run a successful cannabis business as general and store managers of any type of licensed cannabis business in California.
Instructions are designed to familiarize students with the core cannabis business functions and Standard Operational Procedures. After taking this course, students will have a very good understanding of how all cannabis businesses operate and how to maintain compliance.
Course Topics:
- Introduction to the California Cannabis Industry
- Understand the legal and regulatory framework of the California cannabis industry
- Identify the various governing bodies involved in regulating the cannabis industry
- Understand the different types of cannabis licensure and the requirements for maintaining licensure
- Comprehend the ethical standards and compliance requirements for cannabis businesses
- Analyze the business management principles and strategies that apply to the cannabis industry
- Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course to create a comprehensive business plan for a cannabis business
- Understanding the application process for obtaining licensure
- Different types of cannabis licensure and their requirements
- Maintaining licensure and staying in compliance with state and local regulations
- Understanding the impact of non-compliance on business operations
- Understanding the different types of cannabis products and their regulations
- Business Management Principles and Strategies
- Overview of business management principles and strategies that apply to the cannabis industry
- Understanding the various functional areas of a cannabis business, including operations, marketing, finance, and human resources
- Strategies for staying informed and adapting to changes in the industry
- Small business Bookkeeping
- Office administration
- Compliant company policies and procedures
- Insurance Requirements
- Access to licensed cannabis business premises
- Employee management
- Customer service
- Customer Returns
- Packaging & Labeling
- Inventory Documentation
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Receiving Shipments of Inventory
- METRC software training
- Sales & Marketing
Course Delivery:
This course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and guest speakers. Students will also be required to complete assignments and a final project in which they develop a comprehensive business plan for a cannabis business. The course will be conducted online through a learning management system, Learndesk.com and in person.
Assessment in this course will be based on participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and the final project. Grading will be based on the following:
- Participation and engagement in discussions: 20%
- Completion of assignments: 30%
- Final test: 50%
Course Syllabus:
Week 1: Module 1 Introduction to the Cannabis Industry, Legal & History
- History of cannabis
- Legal and regulatory framework in California
- Compliance with state regulations
Week 2 -3: Module 2: Distribution Map & Categories
- California’s cannabis distribution map
- Labeling & Packaging requirements
- License categories, what each license does
- Cannabis products education
- The different types of cannabis products (flower, edibles, concentrates, etc.)
- The effects of different cannabis products on the body
- Customer education of products and usage
- Inventory & Storage procedures
- Cannabis storage room procedures
- Packaging & Labeling requirements
- How to ensure compliance
- Handling and storing cannabis products
- Role-playing exercises to develop customer service skills
- METRC Software management
Week 4-5 Module 3: Cultivation business
- Cultivation business requirements
- Packaging requirements
- Inventory & Storage procedures
- Cannabis storage room procedures
- Packaging & Labeling requirements
- How to ensure compliance
- Handling and storing cannabis products
- Role-playing exercises to develop customer service skills
- METRC Software management
Week 6-7 Module 4: Distribution business
- Distribution business requirements
- Different areas of distribution business operations
- State & local compliance
- Inventory & Storage procedures
- Cannabis storage room procedures
- Procurement procedures
- Packaging & Labeling requirements
- Compliance procedures
- Handling and storing cannabis products
- Role-playing exercises to develop customer service skills
- METRC Software management
Week 7 Module 5: Manufacturing
- Manufacturing & Extraction business requirements
- State & local compliance
- Safe extraction methods & equipment
- Requirements for manufacturing license Type 6, 7 & N
- Inventory & Storage procedures
- Cannabis storage room procedures
- Procurement and sales procedures
- METRC Software management
- Packaging & Labeling requirements
Week 8 Module 6: Dispensary and Delivery Service business requirements
- Budtenteder’s requirements
- Delivery service requirements
- Customer intake, verification
- Working with METRC software
- Delivery vehicle requirements
- Customer service
- Delivery logistics
Week 9-11: Module 7: Course Evaluation & Tests:
- Participation in classroom discussions and activities
- Completion of quizzes and exams
- Final exam
Grading:
- Quizzes and exams: 20%
- Attendance: - 80%
Course Duration:
This course can be taken online and in person. Class meets twice a week for a total of 5 hours.
To access this course, you must enroll in our Vocational School.
Begin enrollment by creating your student profile. After profile creation, we will email our Enrollment application for you to fill out. You can also access the Enrollment Application by clicking here.
Fill out all sections of the application and email it back to us at enrollment@bloomtraininginstitute.com or bring it in person by our office to 2329 E Ashlan Ave., Fresno, CA 93726
The total charge for a period of attendance is $3,750. The estimated schedule of total charges for the entire educational program is $6,000.
Non-refundable registration fee of $250 is due at registration.
