This Cannabis Dispensary Management program prepares learners to manage the daily operations of a licensed cannabis dispensary in a highly regulated environment. The curriculum combines retail management principles with cannabis‑specific compliance, inventory control, staffing, and customer experience best practices. Learners gain the operational, regulatory, and leadership knowledge needed to oversee dispensary performance and prepare for the Certified Cannabis Dispensary Management (CCDM) certification exam.
Cannabis Pharmacy
Module 1: Cannabis as a Medicine
Module 2: Using Medical Cannabis
Module 3: Varieties of Medical Cannabis
Module 4: Medical Uses of Cannabis
Start Your Own Cannabis Business
Module 5: The Marijuana Industry
Module 6: Planning and Funding
Module 7: Licensing and Setting Up Shop
Module 8: Growing Your Business
Cannabis Laws and Policies
Module 9: Federal, State, and Local Laws
Module 10: Lobbying, Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Production
Module 11: Banking and Financial Implications
Module 12: Taxation and the Future of Cannabis
Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
Apply effective dispensary management practices, including staffing, scheduling, and team leadership.
Manage inventory tracking and seed‑to‑sale processes in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Implement compliance and risk‑management procedures applicable to cannabis retail environments.
Maintain a professional, safe, and customer‑focused dispensary atmosphere.
Analyze sales performance and operational data to support business decision‑making.
Prepare to successfully sit for the Certified Cannabis Dispensary Management (CCDM) exam.
Upon completion, the learner will be prepared to sit for the Certified Cannabis Dispensary Management (CCDM) exam and earn a credential that validates the skills needed to manage dispensary operations, staff, inventory, and compliance in a highly regulated retail environment.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.