Cannabis Industry Specialization

Canada’s cannabis industry is rapidly expanding—and with that expansion comes an exciting range of new business and employment opportunities. Become knowledgeable in the complex field of cannabis, including ethics, regulation and business operations.

Home-grown, Canadian content

Identify and discuss the complexities of the global cannabis legalization landscape on the Canadian cannabis industry. Analyze the ethical implications of the use of medical and recreational cannabis in Canadian society and learn how to apply the Canadian cannabis regulatory framework to business decisionmaking practices.

Anything but business as usual

Support the development and execution of cannabis business initiatives by gaining and applying a thorough knowledge of industry-specific operations and supply chain management. Assess operational risk within the context of Canadian cannabis businesses. Learn how to work in a manner consistent with business compliance, legal requirements, practices and protocols as applicable in the Canadian cannabis industry

Flexible learning to fit you

Assiniboine partners with Durham College to deliver this program. Be in control of your learning at a pace that matches you and your needs. All classes offered in this document of achievement are online courses, which means you can learn when it suits you.

Broaden your horizons

Potential career and industry options include working in: quality assurance, quality control, production, horticulture, sales, marketing, legal, education, human resources, finance, health care, construction, HVAC, lighting, security and consultation.

The Cannabis Industry Specialization program helped me transfer pre-existing skills to the cannabis industry. The content and delivery of the course material were top-notch, and I would recommend the program for anyone wanting to enhance their cannabis knowledge.