Cannabis & Hemp 101 Professional Certificate

CANNABIS CULTIVATION & PROCESSING
The Botany of the Cannabis Plant
The Chemistry of the Cannabis Plant
Seeds: Genetics & Strain Selection
Indoor & Outdoor Growing
Companion Planting
The Growing Stages of Cannabis
Growing Methods & Mediums
Maintenance Techniques
CloningCannabis
Maximising Quality & Yields
Nutrients: Deficiencies and Excesses
Stress and Diseases
Fungi and Bacteria
Trichomes and the Cannabis Maturity Index
Harvesting Techniques
Curing and Storing Methods
Scaling up - Commercial Cultivation
Extraction
Testing

CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
Cannabis Industry Structure & Value Chain
Cannabis & Hemp legal and regulatory environment including a global perspective
Cannabis Outlets
Marketing in the Cannabis & Hemp Industry
Cannabis as a Lifestyle
Industrial Hemp Industry Value Chain, product development& commercialisation
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Global Markets & Off-Takes
A Business Plan for a Cannabis & Hemp Venture

MEDICAL CANNABIS
History & Legal Landscape
The Endocannabinoid System
Cannabinoids and Terpenes
Delivery Methods
Dosing
Clinical Practice
Opioids
Myths
Side Effects, Abuse, Misuse

HEMP CULTIVATION & PROCESSING AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING

Hemp:
Genetics & Seed Selection
Soil HealthIrrigation & Fertigation Methods
Farming Machinery & Equipment
Agri-Climatic Conditions
Planting for different purposes
Harvesting
Post harvest processing

Sustainable Farming:
Permaculture
Future Farming

Fully online including:
- Online self-study modules (recorded lectures, readings, and assignments)
- Live Zoom lectures with global experts
- Live working sessions focused on real-world application
- Interactive Q & A sessions
- Live interviews with industry professionals
- Facilitated cohort discussions and community sessions

This course is an unaccredited short course that is strongly industry-aligned, which in a fast-moving sector is highly valuable. We prioritise practical, up-to-date and compliance-ready skills. As an accredited institution, we apply the same high academic and quality standards to this programme, ensuring it remains rigorous, credible and directly relevant to the real cannabis and hemp industry. Our Medical content is accredited in several USA states by our Medical Cannabis partner Medical Marijuana 411.

IMMERSION OVERVIEW
What better way to conclude your Cannabis & Hemp 101 Professional Certificate than with a 2-day immersive tour of Cannabis businesses to see what you have learnt in real life.

The industry immersions are offered in Cape Town or Johannesburg and require a minimum of 10 attendees to be run.

Participating in the immersion is optional and not required to complete the certificate.

COST: R6,700

INCLUDES:
- Transport for the 2-day Industry Immersion
- Visit to a SAHPRA licensed farm, Cannabis nursery, extraction company and several other Cannabis businesses

EXCLUDES:
- Travel to and from the Immersion
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Travel Insurance
- Visas

Requirements:
- Attendees must be 18 years old
- Minimum of 10 attendees per Immersion required