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Overview
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.
Admissions
An application is not required for this program. However, participants must be 19 years of age by the start of the first course.
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirement. See assiniboine.net/elp for more information.
If you don’t meet these admission requirements please visit our adult learning page for more information on assessment of special circumstances.
NEXT STEP
Continuing Studies courses are offered on various dates and during varying time slots. To see upcoming courses, please visit our Continuing Studies’ course catalogue. Then, register by visiting How to Register & Apply
Careers & Connections
Careers
Potential career and industry options may include:
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Production
- Horticulture
- Sales
- Marketing
- Legal
- Educators
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Construction
- HVAC
- Lighting
- Security
- Consultants
Connections
Assiniboine is proud to partner with Durham College on this innovative and immersive online training program. Durham College's Cannabis Industry Specialization program has been designed in partnership with industry leaders to provide participants with crucial insights into the complexity of this rapidly evolving sector.
Tools & Supplies
Technological Requirements
Regular access to a computer (desktop or laptop)
PC
- Compatible Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
- Web Browser: Firefox, Chrome
Mac
- Compatible Operating System: OS X
- Web Browser: Firefox, Chrome, Safari
Web cam with audio and video
High speed Internet connection (recommended for optimal student experience)
Word processing software
At-Home Computing
For this program, you are expected to have access to a computer at home. It should have a webcam, microphone and internet access to enable remote learning for the theory portions of your programs.
Courses & Costs
To receive a Cannabis Industry Specialization document of achievement, students must successfully complete four courses and five micro-courses, equaling 71 hours.
Upon successful completion of each micro-course, students will receive a digital badge from Durham College, in addition to the document of achievement from Assiniboine upon completion of all program requirements.
Tuition, fees and Students’ Association fees total approximately $2,300. All fees are estimated and are subject to change without notice.
Course Title |
Pre-Requisite(s)* |
Hours |
|---|---|---|
REQUIRED COURSES(Suggested sequence of study) |
||
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
N/A |
14 |
Cannabis Law and Ethics* |
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
14 |
Cannabis in the Adult-Use Market* |
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
14 |
Importing and Exporting Cannabis* |
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
14 |
Cannabis Business Operations(this course consists of the five micro-courses listed below) |
Note: Upon completing all five micro-courses, you must notify Durham College via email at cannabis@durhamcollege.ca. Once verified, Durham will issue you the Business Operations course digital badge. | |
Cannabis Business Operations: Structure of the Industry |
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
3 |
Cannabis Business Operations: Production Facility Management |
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
3 |
Cannabis Business Operations: Processing and Testing |
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
3 |
Cannabis Business Operations: Cannabis Tracking Systems |
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
3 |
Cannabis Business Operations: Finance and Resource Management |
Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business Professionals |
3 |
Continuing Studies courses are offered on various dates and during varying time slots. To see upcoming courses, please visit our Continuing Studies’ course catalogue. You must search by the course title, not by program name (e.g. Cannabis Law and Ethics, not Cannabis Industry Specialization).
If you cannot find the course you are interested in, please contact Continuing Studies at Assiniboine directly at continuingstudies@assiniboine.net or 204.725.8725.