Programs & Education

Empowering people impacted by the War on Drugs to build careers and businesses in cannabis. Learn job‑ready skills, understand regulations, and connect with a supportive community.

What you can do here

• Explore NCSEF education programs
• Enroll in beginner‑friendly and advanced courses
• Get guidance tailored for Social Equity Applicants
• Join the community for mentorship and priority support

Programs at a glance

• Budtender Foundations
  • Front‑of‑house skills, product knowledge, dosing basics, patient care, compliance, and customer experience.
• Cultivation Essentials
  • Based on our "Weedology" workbook. Plant biology, environments, IPM, harvesting, curing, safety, and record‑keeping.
• Comprehensive Cannabis Certification
  • End‑to‑end education across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, compliance, and entrepreneurship.
• Licensing Support Pathway
  • Step‑by‑step coaching for Social Equity Applicants. Documentation prep, eligibility guidance, timelines, and readiness checklists.
• Career Readiness + Mentorship
  • Resume and interview prep, portfolio templates for operators, and industry mentor office hours.

Members receive priority support, cohort access, and discounts to partner events like MJBizCon.

Course details

Budtender Foundations