Courses

Course Overview
The Dispensary Agent Certification course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of cannabis and the knowledge used by professionals working in dispensary environments.
Students learn from experienced cannabis entrepreneurs, activists, healthcare providers, and educators while building foundational knowledge they can use to feel more informed and confident in a dispensary environment.
No previous cannabis industry experience is required. The course starts with the basics and gradually builds students’ knowledge throughout the modules.
What You’ll Learn
The self-paced online course includes 9 virtual modules, quizzes, and a final exam covering cannabis history, terminology, chemistry, routes of administration, and effects on the human body.
Accreditation and Approval
The Dispensary Agent Certification Course is an approved program through High Desert Medical College. High Desert Medical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

The Dispensary Agent Certification is a course offered through Cannabis Career Academy (CCA).
CCA’s mission is to educate students in career-specific disciplines in the areas that match industry demands. Cannabis Career Academy is committed to offering a quality educational experience by eliminating the spread of misinformation and making cannabis education accessible for all.
Our graduates can utilize their knowledge and skills to gain credibility, stand out, and confidently excel in their chosen career.
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$242
One-time payment — no hidden fees
Format
Online, self-paced
Length
10 Hours
Enrollment
Year-round, open
Credential
Certficate of Completion
Questions?
Here are a few things everyone asks. If you don’t see your question, reach out to see whether our Dispensary Agent Certification course is right for you.
The course is designed for people who are new to cannabis, have recently been hired by a dispensary, want to become a cannabis consultant, or already work in the industry and want to expand their knowledge. No previous cannabis industry experience is required.
The course includes approximately 10 hours of lessons and is completed entirely online. Because the course is self-paced and on demand, students can work through the material on their own schedule.
The Dispensary Agent Certification course includes nine virtual modules covering cannabis fundamentals such as the plant’s history, terminology, chemistry, routes of administration, and effects on the human body. Students also complete quizzes and a final exam.
Enrollment includes approximately 10 hours of lessons, on-demand video, more than 20 downloadable resources, annual course access, access across devices, and a Certificate of Completion.
The Dispensary Agent Certification is an approved course through High Desert Medical College. HDMC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

