The Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certificate prepares students to work in a licensed cannabis dispensary and introduces students to the basics of legally dispensing cannabis in a licensed setting.  Students will gain an understanding of the legal environment of dispensary operations in alignment with state and federal laws that regulate cannabis distribution to clients. Students will acquire skills to interact with and educate cannabis clients in a regulated environment, as well as obtain the foundational knowledge to pursue additional careers in the cannabis industry.

Industry standards require students to be at least 21 years of age to work in a dispensary and other cannabis industry entities. Students may take coursework prior to turning 21, but should be aware that they will not be able to work in the cannabis industry until they are 21.

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Cannabis Dispensary Operations Specialist, Basic Certificate
• Cannabis Studies, Associate in Applied Science

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
BUSINES 111	Introduction To Business	3
CANBS 110	Introduction to Cannabis 1	3
CANBS 111	Cannabis and the Law 1	3
CANBS 112	Dispensary Operations 1	4
SCML 154	Customer Service Operations	3
Total Hours		16

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Effective Fall 2021, the subject for these courses will change from SCML to CANBS. Students who have already taken the courses under SCML will receive the same credit in progress toward the certificate and will not need to retake the courses.