Start your Career in Cannabis

Earn a certificate from Western Washington University

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THE BUSINESS OF CANNABIS
CANNABIS COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
CANNABIS HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINE ​
CANNABIS AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE
Western Washington University in partnership with Green Flower presents...

Credible Certificates. Cannabis Expertise.

Now enrolling for Nov 6 Courses. Save $250 when you register with EARLYBIRDNOV23 at checkout.
Payment Plans Available
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Cannabis skills are in demand

Cannabis skills are in demand. The cannabis industry is creating thousands of exciting career opportunities in Washington and nationally, yet a significant shortage of qualified professionals exists. Western Washington University now offers the highest quality non-credit university certificates with focused instruction from top experts in the cannabis industry.

Programs

6 Months • $2,950 • Payment Plans Available
From Cannabis 101 to in-depth Integrated Clinical Practice, this is the healthcare knowledge you need to take your career to the next level.
Designed For:
  • Healthcare providers
  • Allied health professionals
  • Retail professionals & manufacturers
6 Months • $2,950 • Payment Plans Available
The information and insights you need to become an in-demand cannabis compliance professional.
Designed For:
  • Compliance professionals
  • Those interested in compliance
  • Entrepreneurs
6 Months • $2,950 • Payment Plans Available
Understand the challenges and opportunities presented by the cannabis business as you progress from seed to sale.
Designed For:
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business professionals
  • Operators and manufacturers
6 Months • $2,950 • Payment Plans Available
Develop an in-depth understanding of the complex process of cannabis production, management, and cultivation. Plant care, yield maximization and more.
Designed For:
  • Novice & experienced growers
  • Grow facility managers
  • Hobbyists

Take multiple programs. Save time and money.

When you sign up for multiple cannabis certificate programs, you’ll save 33% on each additional program. All of our cannabis certificate programs begin with the cannabis 101 course. That means for each additional program, you’ll only need to complete two courses, rather than three which will allow you to complete the additional program in 16 weeks rather than 24 weeks.

Your Schedule
Designed using online learning best practices. Perfect for working professionals.
Employer Network Access
When you complete the program, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits designed to help you land your dream job.
Official University Certificate of Completion
Upon graduation you will earn a certificate of completion from Western Washington University.

What Students Are Saying

Payment and Financing Options

Investing in your education and professional development is an important decision. Payment options are available, including financing options. We also offer a discount for veterans. 

Employer Network

Completing one of our cannabis certificates gives you exclusive access to the GF Institute Employer Network. You’ll also receive a digital badge to showcase your knowledge and skills. 

Free Webinar

Sign up here for our certificate program webinar to learn more about what you’ll study, our expert faculty, and the skills needed to build a career in cannabis.

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About Western Washington University - Professional and Continuing Education

For more than 100 years, Outreach and Continuing Education has provided diverse professional and community learning opportunities through innovative partnerships and programming. OCE expands access to Western’s outstanding educational opportunities across the Western Washington region and beyond through a focus on creating community, serving learners and providing lifelong impact. 

Western Washington University is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, which also named WWU as one of the best public schools in the West, a region stretching from Texas to the Pacific, for veterans.

U.S. News and World Report also ranked Western as the top public university of its type in the West on its list of highly ranked universities that operate most efficiently.