Microcredential in
Cannabis Retail Management
Registration is completed with Dutchess Community College.
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
55 Hours
Instruction hours
$2,150.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
New York's recreational cannabis retail industry is gaining momentum. The 2021 passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act has expanded the market for legalized cannabis and cannabis-related products, opening the door to a whole new set of well-paying jobs throughout the state. Whether you are interested in budtending, sales, management (or all three!), this microcredential helps you develop the business skills you need to succeed. Instructor-led classes will cover retail management, merchandising, storeroom operations, cost control, customer service, and cannabis science, giving you a broad and comprehensive background in as little as one semester. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for work in the growing cannabis industry.
A face to face microcredential from Dutchess Community College (55 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Dutchess Community College.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Cannabis Retail Management Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Botany
Plant Genetics
Soil Chemistry
Human Neurobiology
Biochemistry
Customer Behavior
Customer Service
Customer Satisfaction
Hospitality
Tourism
Purchasing
Supplier Relationships
Quality Assurance
Cost Control
Retail Store Management
Merchandising
Career outlook
Related occupations: Office Manager, Project Coordinator, Small Business Owner
Business and project skills apply in almost every industry.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
Employer Tuition Assistance (Employer Sponsored)
Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.
Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.