Discover Heartland. Discover... Cannabis Dispensary Operations
A New Certificate Program
Due to the legalization of cannabis in numerous states and the proliferation of local dispensaries, there is a significant demand for proficient retail workers who possess expertise in regulatory compliance, product management, and catering to diverse cannabis consumers. Heartland provides a certificate program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in this competitive job market.
View the Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certificate requirements.
Heartland has additional program options to prepare you for a career in Cannabis or Agriculture. Stackable degree and certificate programs include:
There is no age limitation on enrolling in cannabis courses or earning cannabis-related certificates, but state regulation requires individuals to be 21 or older to handle cannabis. Many employers also have a requirement that individuals be 21 or older to be hired into positions that are physically located on the premises or would come into contact with cannabis.
There are many reasons to study at Heartland Community College.
Cannabis courses at Heartland are designed to help you gain the practical knowledge required to work for the leading area employers. Our program works routinely with an industry advisory board to ensure that our courses and programming are at the highest level of industry needs. Here at Heartland, we flipped the script – we worked with employers first to develop courses that would prepare you to succeed in their companies.
Applying early is encouraged, so you can get the classes you need at the times you want. Visit heartland.edu/application to apply today!
