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If you\u2019re thinking about a career in cannabis, whether as a grower or in terms of opening your own dispensary, you\u2019re likely wondering about the best way to get started. Of course, there are several steps you should take, but as with any career, one of the first that might occur to you is to see whether there is any sort of specialized education in the field that you can pursue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer to that question is yes. Plenty of institutions of higher education, of both the online and brick and mortar variety, offer continuing education classes relating to careers in cannabis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as with any higher education option, it\u2019s important to review what\u2019s on offer and make an informed decision. Are these classes something you really need for the career you\u2019re hoping to pursue? And if so, what\u2019s available for you? Today we explore education in cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Classes Should You Take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The kinds of classes you\u2019ll want to pursue vary depending on what you\u2019re hoping to do once your education is complete. For example, let\u2019s say you want to work in\u2014or own and operate\u2014a dispensary. This isn\u2019t just a standard shopkeeper position. Some expertise will definitely benefit you. You\u2019ll find courses that will teach you the laws governing cannabis as they pertain specifically to your state, how to recommend an appropriate dosage to a customer, how medical marijuana works in the body and what the endocannabinoid system<\/a> does, and how best to interact with a new customer who might be purchasing cannabis for the first time and is likely to have a lot of questions about the product and the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you want to get into the growing business. If so, budtending classes are the way to go. You\u2019ll learn about the best conditions in which to grow healthy plants and how and when to harvest. You\u2019ll also learn how to conduct your business with professionalism, ensuring that dispensary operators want to work with you, and how to crossbreed strains to come up with the product you want to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are These Courses Really Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are a lot of careers out there that can be gotten into without any advanced training. One of the more frustrating things the younger generation has faced has been the process of accruing student debt with the false promise of an automatic high paying job as a result. So before you invest in more education, you may want to know if it\u2019s something you need to do in order to build your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is yes\u2014and no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of right now, certifications are not required. It\u2019s possible to land a job in the burgeoning cannabis market without any degrees or qualifications. But just because it\u2019s possible doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s guaranteed! Showing that you know your stuff can help your application rise to the top of the pile and give owners and managers of dispensaries an incentive to hire you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also just generally a good idea to be the best you can be when it comes to the cannabis industry. Legalization is moving quickly, and many customers will be people who have no knowledge and no experience. They won\u2019t be able to rely on their own research to help them with the complicated task of shopping for cannabis. They\u2019ll have to rely on the expertise of the people working in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before selecting your cannabis education course, read reviews from people who have taken it and make sure it comes well recommended. You can also ask your favorite dispensary if they can make a recommendation.   
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