About the Course

This course serves as a broad introduction to the cannabis genus and the plants’ various uses across history, culture, and industry. Learners begin with an exploration into medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp, trace the biochemistry of phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids, compare differences between indoor and outdoor grow, and review cannabis botany and phylogenetics. Weeks 4-6 introduce learners to industry-specific sectors: the challenges with retail and distribution, vendoring, finance, and human resources in Cannabis Enterprise; an overview of regulation, insurance, payroll and taxes, intellectual property, insurance, and labor law in Cannabis Law & Policy; and the basic requirements for choosing medical products, FDA regulation, and future opportunities for allied health professionals in Cannabis Medicine & Healthcare. The final unit is praxis-based: learners explore a series of interviews with successful cannabis experts, and develop a prospectus for their job portfolio.

External Partnership

In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership withGreenFlower, the industry leader in cannabis education. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions atmicrocredential@syr.eduor 315.443.2588.

Credential

At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a co-branded digital badge from GreenFlower and Syracuse University, College of Professional Studies, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program.

Sponsoring Department Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the College of Professional Studies Office of Microcredentials atmicrocredential@syr.eduor 315.443.2588.

Next Steps

If you are ready to register, please note that registration can be completed directly on our website. Just choose your program of interest, enter in your information, choose your payment option, and you are all set to begin your course on the next start date.
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