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Instructor, Dr. Jamila Owens-Towns

BUSINESS OF CANNABIS

Interested in learning more about licencing in the cannabis industry? Do you think the cannabis business is right for you? Are you unsure how to proceed? 

Program Outline

Whether you are considering a license in cannabis cultivation, processing or retail, this course will enhance your understanding of the cannabis industry from a business perspective. Help you determine whether the cannabis business is something you might be interested in pursuing. If so, identify the steps required to successfully achieve this objective.

Studying the Business of Cannabis, you’ll develop critical business skills like risk analysis, scaling operations and regulatory compliance. View cannabis — and your future in the industry—with a well-informed and entrepreneurial mindset.


This 12-week online training program contains all the information and materials needed to launch a Cannabis Business.


1.  Introductions and Course Description


● Background

● Learning Objectives

● Course Schedule


2. The Cannabis Industry


● Size and growth 

● Trends and Issues

● Regulation


3. Cannabis Stakeholders


● Federal, state, and municipal governments

● Residents

● Cannabis business owners

● Law enforcement

● Big pharma

● Ancillary businesses

● Advocates


4. Cannabis Supply Chain/Business Types 


● Cultivation

● Manufacturing

● Wholesale

● Transportation

● Dispensary/Retail

● Testing

● Delivery


5. Employment Opportunities


● Cannabis Industry Opportunities - responsibilities, qualifications, and salaries

● Ancillary business job opportunities


6. Challenges of Opening a Cannabis Business


● Typical business challenges

● Specific challenges for cannabis businesses


7. Getting a Cannabis License


● The process

● Requirements

● Challenges


8. The Cannabis Business Plan


● The need for a cannabis business plan

● Business Plan contents

● The Pro Forma

● How to develop a cannabis Business Plan and Pro Forma


9. Operating a Cannabis Business


● Staffing and training

● Professional service providers

● Processes and controls

● Quality control/assurance

● Inventory control/tracking and POS

● Compliance

● Security


10. Cannabis Investment Opportunities


• As an owner/investor

• Publicly traded cannabis stocks


11. Ancillary Businesses


● Types of ancillary businesses

● Operating an ancillary business


12. Cannabis Resources


● Market research reports

● Industry trade associations

● Networking events

● Webinars

● Education

● Trade shows

● Publications

● Social media platforms


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