"Best-in-Class" Courses That'll Develop Actionable Expertise + Go-To "Cannabis-Loving" Learning Community Experience
Bolster student outcomes and provide faculty and staff online learning opportunities with features and insights only Green CulturED can provide. We’ve built a resourceful online learning platform from which colleges and universities can benefit. Highlights of partnering with academic programs include:
- "Seed-to-Sale" Curriculum: We offer comprehensive academic programs that teach foundational-to-advanced cannabis skills.
- 100% Online & Affordable: We support universities to educate via on-demand, video-based (SCORM) that's 100% online so students can learn anytime, anywhere.
- Accredited, Trusted & Connected: Our accredited curriculum is based on Cannabis Industry Standards-Based Curriculum + Educational-Technology.
Academic Programs
Developed Using Cannabis' "Formulated Body of Knowledge" (BOK) Referenced Sources That Are Not "Bound To Any Single Gov't" That Allows Our Standards-Based Curricula Covering International Standards.
Retail Cannabis Programs
- Credit: Varies
- Format: On-Demand
- Delivery: LMS Platform
Step into the exhilarating world of cannabis dispensary operations, tailored for higher education institutions and their aspiring students. Uncover the nuances of managing dispensaries while adhering to state and federal regulations, transforming into visionary leaders by educating clients, perfecting sales techniques, and championing diversity, all while paving the way for vibrant careers in the industry.
This program is designed for college students and delves into patient education and master dispensary operations harmoniously with cannabis laws. Emerge as a licensed dispensary professional, equipped to engage clients, foster education, and thrive in industry commerce, acquiring expertise in inventory management, regulatory compliance, medical cannabis application, and essential business management skills.
- "Student Hour" Definition: Students receive "Credit Hours" based on "Contact Hours" (50 Minutes) per week over the course of a semester (usually 15 weeks).
- Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Most universities are three (3) Semester Credit Hours (SCH) or 45 - 48 contact hours, so they usually meet three (3) times per week over a fifteen (15) week semester.
- U.S. Federal Code: Regulations defines a semester conversion of one (1) credit hours to clock hours must be at least thirty (30) clock hours & a "Quarter Semester Hour" is at least twenty (20) clock hours of instruction.
Student Expection
In addition to completing all micro-learning modules and assessments, students are required to complete out-of-class assignments that are “offline”. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equals about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of video-based training and upon successful completion students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in the cannabis industry.
Asynchronous Schedule
This program is asynchronous, meaning students do not meet for class at specific times; instead, students complete their weekly assignments, quizzes, tests, and discussions as their schedule dictates. Students participate in their micro-learning modules over the course of fifteen (15) weeks and should expect to commit nine (9) hours weekly to complete video-based training and apply what they studied each week.
Education Requirement
Students must possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate (ex. GED) and pass a Digital Learning Readiness Assessment. Students who will not be twenty-one (21) years old by the time they graduate from a program are not advised to enroll due to a potential inability to find employment in the cannabis field in their jurisdiction.
Career Opportunity
Gainful Employment
“Gainful Employment” refers to where a student receives steady work post-graduation, so students must be interviewed by university admissions to determine if they have the maturity, motivation, commitment, and dedication to succeed in the cannabis industry. Students who have been convicted of a crime that may affect their ability to be eligible for employment in their chosen field may be denied admission.
Government Regulation
Students seeking employment in this field who “touch the plant” must be twenty-one (21) years or older to comply with regulations regarding age and must pass a criminal background check. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements and regulations of the cannabis sector, our team specializes in identifying and placing qualified professionals across various jobs and roles, from cultivation and extraction to retail and compliance.
15-Week 8-Week 8-Month Semester
- Time: 17:30 Hours
- Video: 14+ Training (Minimum)
- Resources: 14+ eBooks (PDF)
- Glossary: Community Wiki
- Assessment 14+ Quizzes
- Grade (Minimum): 70%+ Required
- Display: Badge & Certificate
- Validity: 2-Year Renewal
- Language: English (CC)
- Enrollment: 1 Year Access
- Format: On-Demand Video
- Credit: 17.50 Hours
Cannabis Healthcare Programs
- Credit: Varies
- Format: On-Demand
- Delivery: LMS Platform
Embark on a comprehensive journey with the cannabis studies program, designed for higher education institutions and their students, delving into the legal landscape of cannabis and its societal impact. Uncover the intricate interplay between state and federal laws while dissecting how popular culture shapes cannabis perceptions. Equip yourself to analyze legislation, explore societal implications, and understand the economic dynamics of the legal cannabis industry.
The healthcare and medicine education advances cannabis medicine knowledge for healthcare providers and allied health professionals. The program begins with an introduction to the cannabis plant and its historical and cultural uses, followed by a baseline understanding of cannabis’s medical properties, human physiology, metabolic pathways, ethics and law for practitioners, and client care. The advanced course covers cannabinoid physiology and pharmacology, specialized disease states, and medical interventions for both humans and animals, culminating in a case study and a healthcare business portfolio that includes a medical leaflet.
- "Student Hour" Definition: Students receive "Credit Hours" based on "Contact Hours" (50 Minutes) per week over the course of a semester (usually 15 weeks).
- Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Most universities are three (3) Semester Credit Hours (SCH) or 45 - 48 contact hours, so they usually meet three (3) times per week over a fifteen (15) week semester.
- U.S. Federal Code: Regulations defines a semester conversion of one (1) credit hours to clock hours must be at least thirty (30) clock hours & a "Quarter Semester Hour" is at least twenty (20) clock hours of instruction.
Student Expection
In addition to completing all micro-learning modules and assessments, students are required to complete out-of-class assignments that are “offline”. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equals about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of video-based training and upon successful completion students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in the cannabis industry.
Asynchronous Schedule
This program is asynchronous, meaning students do not meet for class at specific times; instead, students complete their weekly assignments, quizzes, tests, and discussions as their schedule dictates. Students participate in their micro-learning modules over the course of fifteen (15) weeks and should expect to commit nine (9) hours weekly to complete video-based training and apply what they studied each week.
Education Requirement
Students must possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate (ex. GED) and pass a Digital Learning Readiness Assessment. Students who will not be twenty-one (21) years old by the time they graduate from a program are not advised to enroll due to a potential inability to find employment in the cannabis field in their jurisdiction.
Career Opportunity
Gainful Employment
“Gainful Employment” refers to where a student receives steady work post-graduation, so students must be interviewed by university admissions to determine if they have the maturity, motivation, commitment, and dedication to succeed in the cannabis industry. Students who have been convicted of a crime that may affect their ability to be eligible for employment in their chosen field may be denied admission.
Government Regulation
Students seeking employment in this field who “touch the plant” must be twenty-one (21) years or older to comply with regulations regarding age and must pass a criminal background check. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements and regulations of the cannabis sector, our team specializes in identifying and placing qualified professionals across various jobs and roles, from cultivation and extraction to retail and compliance.
15-Week 8-Week 8-Month Semester
- Time: 17:30 Hours
- Video: 14+ Training (Minimum)
- Resources: 14+ eBooks (PDF)
- Glossary: Community Wiki
- Assessment 14+ Quizzes
- Grade (Minimum): 70%+ Required
- Display: Badge & Certificate
- Validity: 2-Year Renewal
- Language: English (CC)
- Enrollment: 1 Year Access
- Format: On-Demand Video
- Credit: 17.50 Hours
Cannabis Cultivation Programs
- Credit: Varies
- Format: On-Demand
- Delivery: LMS Platform
Unlock the secrets of cannabis production tailored for higher education institutions and their aspiring students, mastering cultivation techniques while navigating intricate state and federal regulations. Aspiring cultivators will gain the skills to thrive in licensed cannabis centers and develop the knowledge to educate dispensary staff, and explore supply chain management roles, preparing to cultivate, comprehend, and conquer in the cannabis industry.
Students will explore cannabis botany, the growth cycle, environment management, sustainability challenges, property rights, and achieving success in the cannabis agricultural sector. Specializing in either indoor or outdoor grow tracks, students will engage in hands-on learning with hemp or dioecious plants, visit agricultural settings to observe industry best practices, and complete a portfolio project to apply their knowledge in a cannabis agricultural setting.
- "Student Hour" Definition: Students receive "Credit Hours" based on "Contact Hours" (50 Minutes) per week over the course of a semester (usually 15 weeks).
- Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Most universities are three (3) Semester Credit Hours (SCH) or 45 - 48 contact hours, so they usually meet three (3) times per week over a fifteen (15) week semester.
- U.S. Federal Code: Regulations defines a semester conversion of one (1) credit hours to clock hours must be at least thirty (30) clock hours & a "Quarter Semester Hour" is at least twenty (20) clock hours of instruction.
Student Expection
In addition to completing all micro-learning modules and assessments, students are required to complete out-of-class assignments that are “offline”. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equals about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of video-based training and upon successful completion students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in the cannabis industry.
Asynchronous Schedule
This program is asynchronous, meaning students do not meet for class at specific times; instead, students complete their weekly assignments, quizzes, tests, and discussions as their schedule dictates. Students participate in their micro-learning modules over the course of fifteen (15) weeks and should expect to commit nine (9) hours weekly to complete video-based training and apply what they studied each week.
Education Requirement
Students must possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate (ex. GED) and pass a Digital Learning Readiness Assessment. Students who will not be twenty-one (21) years old by the time they graduate from a program are not advised to enroll due to a potential inability to find employment in the cannabis field in their jurisdiction.
Career Opportunity
Gainful Employment
“Gainful Employment” refers to where a student receives steady work post-graduation, so students must be interviewed by university admissions to determine if they have the maturity, motivation, commitment, and dedication to succeed in the cannabis industry. Students who have been convicted of a crime that may affect their ability to be eligible for employment in their chosen field may be denied admission.
Government Regulation
Students seeking employment in this field who “touch the plant” must be twenty-one (21) years or older to comply with regulations regarding age and must pass a criminal background check. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements and regulations of the cannabis sector, our team specializes in identifying and placing qualified professionals across various jobs and roles, from cultivation and extraction to retail and compliance.
15-Week 8-Week 8-Month Semester
- Time: 17:30 Hours
- Video: 14+ Training (Minimum)
- Resources: 14+ eBooks (PDF)
- Glossary: Community Wiki
- Assessment 14+ Quizzes
- Grade (Minimum): 70%+ Required
- Display: Badge & Certificate
- Validity: 2-Year Renewal
- Language: English (CC)
- Enrollment: 1 Year Access
- Format: On-Demand Video
- Credit: 17.50 Hours
Product Manufacturer Programs
- Credit: Varies
- Format: On-Demand
- Delivery: LMS Platform
Embark on a journey designed for higher education institutions and their students to master the creation of diverse cannabis products, including gummies, chocolates, oils, tinctures, and more. Dive deep into the science of cannabis extraction, learning to craft exceptional products that cater to various preferences and needs, while building a compelling cannabis brand. Elevate your expertise and position yourself at the forefront of cannabis product innovation.
Gain the knowledge and credibility needed to pursue a career in cannabis extraction, product development, or even start your own cannabis brand. The Cannabis Extraction and Product Development Specialist Program empowers you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a respected and in-demand cannabis professional. Beginning with the foundational principles of cannabis science, this comprehensive program covers industry terminology, decarboxylation, and various extraction techniques, from solventless methods to supercritical fluid extractions.
- "Student Hour" Definition: Students receive "Credit Hours" based on "Contact Hours" (50 Minutes) per week over the course of a semester (usually 15 weeks).
- Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Most universities are three (3) Semester Credit Hours (SCH) or 45 - 48 contact hours, so they usually meet three (3) times per week over a fifteen (15) week semester.
- U.S. Federal Code: Regulations defines a semester conversion of one (1) credit hours to clock hours must be at least thirty (30) clock hours & a "Quarter Semester Hour" is at least twenty (20) clock hours of instruction.
Student Expection
In addition to completing all micro-learning modules and assessments, students are required to complete out-of-class assignments that are “offline”. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equals about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of video-based training and upon successful completion students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in the cannabis industry.
Asynchronous Schedule
This program is asynchronous, meaning students do not meet for class at specific times; instead, students complete their weekly assignments, quizzes, tests, and discussions as their schedule dictates. Students participate in their micro-learning modules over the course of fifteen (15) weeks and should expect to commit nine (9) hours weekly to complete video-based training and apply what they studied each week.
Education Requirement
Students must possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate (ex. GED) and pass a Digital Learning Readiness Assessment. Students who will not be twenty-one (21) years old by the time they graduate from a program are not advised to enroll due to a potential inability to find employment in the cannabis field in their jurisdiction.
Career Opportunity
Gainful Employment
“Gainful Employment” refers to where a student receives steady work post-graduation, so students must be interviewed by university admissions to determine if they have the maturity, motivation, commitment, and dedication to succeed in the cannabis industry. Students who have been convicted of a crime that may affect their ability to be eligible for employment in their chosen field may be denied admission.
Government Regulation
Students seeking employment in this field who “touch the plant” must be twenty-one (21) years or older to comply with regulations regarding age and must pass a criminal background check. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements and regulations of the cannabis sector, our team specializes in identifying and placing qualified professionals across various jobs and roles, from cultivation and extraction to retail and compliance.
15-Week 8-Week 8-Month Semester
- Time: 17:30 Hours
- Video: 14+ Training (Minimum)
- Resources: 14+ eBooks (PDF)
- Glossary: Community Wiki
- Assessment 14+ Quizzes
- Grade (Minimum): 70%+ Required
- Display: Badge & Certificate
- Validity: 2-Year Renewal
- Language: English (CC)
- Enrollment: 1 Year Access
- Format: On-Demand Video
- Credit: 17.50 Hours
Laboratory Operation Programs
- Credit: Varies
- Format: On-Demand
- Delivery: LMS Platform
Designed for higher education institutions and their students, this program provides comprehensive product knowledge aligned with state and federal regulations, preparing you for roles in licensed processing facilities and the broader cannabis industry. Master skills in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, focusing on secure transport and tracking to excel in various roles.
Through hands-on assignments, become an expert in concentrates, processing laws, administration methods, and packaging standards. This program equips you with the expertise needed to thrive in the dynamic cannabis field, readying you for a successful career in laboratory operations and beyond.
- "Student Hour" Definition: Students receive "Credit Hours" based on "Contact Hours" (50 Minutes) per week over the course of a semester (usually 15 weeks).
- Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Most universities are three (3) Semester Credit Hours (SCH) or 45 - 48 contact hours, so they usually meet three (3) times per week over a fifteen (15) week semester.
- U.S. Federal Code: Regulations defines a semester conversion of one (1) credit hours to clock hours must be at least thirty (30) clock hours & a "Quarter Semester Hour" is at least twenty (20) clock hours of instruction.
Student Expection
In addition to completing all micro-learning modules and assessments, students are required to complete out-of-class assignments that are “offline”. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equals about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of video-based training and upon successful completion students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in the cannabis industry.
Asynchronous Schedule
This program is asynchronous, meaning students do not meet for class at specific times; instead, students complete their weekly assignments, quizzes, tests, and discussions as their schedule dictates. Students participate in their micro-learning modules over the course of fifteen (15) weeks and should expect to commit nine (9) hours weekly to complete video-based training and apply what they studied each week.
Education Requirement
Students must possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate (ex. GED) and pass a Digital Learning Readiness Assessment. Students who will not be twenty-one (21) years old by the time they graduate from a program are not advised to enroll due to a potential inability to find employment in the cannabis field in their jurisdiction.
Career Opportunity
Gainful Employment
“Gainful Employment” refers to where a student receives steady work post-graduation, so students must be interviewed by university admissions to determine if they have the maturity, motivation, commitment, and dedication to succeed in the cannabis industry. Students who have been convicted of a crime that may affect their ability to be eligible for employment in their chosen field may be denied admission.
Government Regulation
Students seeking employment in this field who “touch the plant” must be twenty-one (21) years or older to comply with regulations regarding age and must pass a criminal background check. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements and regulations of the cannabis sector, our team specializes in identifying and placing qualified professionals across various jobs and roles, from cultivation and extraction to retail and compliance.
15-Week 8-Week 8-Month Semester
- Time: 17:30 Hours
- Video: 14+ Training (Minimum)
- Resources: 14+ eBooks (PDF)
- Glossary: Community Wiki
- Assessment 14+ Quizzes
- Grade (Minimum): 70%+ Required
- Display: Badge & Certificate
- Validity: 2-Year Renewal
- Language: English (CC)
- Enrollment: 1 Year Access
- Format: On-Demand Video
- Credit: 17.50 Hours
Security Professional Programs
- Credit: Varies
- Format: On-Demand
- Delivery: LMS Platform
Designed for higher education institutions and their students, the security professional and risk management education prepares learners to understand and mitigate risks in the commercial cannabis business using a proven cannabis risk management framework. Starting with cannabis 101, the program provides a comprehensive overview of federal and state regulations, alongside the historical context of these laws.
Students will explore industry legislation, common regulatory dilemmas, and the process of securing state and local licenses. Training in the cannabis risk assessment framework offers a step-by-step blueprint for becoming a successful cannabis compliance professional. This includes performing risk assessments, designing and implementing risk management processes, establishing compliance policies, and training employees in compliance and risk management best practices.
- "Student Hour" Definition: Students receive "Credit Hours" based on "Contact Hours" (50 Minutes) per week over the course of a semester (usually 15 weeks).
- Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Most universities are three (3) Semester Credit Hours (SCH) or 45 - 48 contact hours, so they usually meet three (3) times per week over a fifteen (15) week semester.
- U.S. Federal Code: Regulations defines a semester conversion of one (1) credit hours to clock hours must be at least thirty (30) clock hours & a "Quarter Semester Hour" is at least twenty (20) clock hours of instruction.
Student Expection
In addition to completing all micro-learning modules and assessments, students are required to complete out-of-class assignments that are “offline”. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equals about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of video-based training and upon successful completion students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in the cannabis industry.
Asynchronous Schedule
This program is asynchronous, meaning students do not meet for class at specific times; instead, students complete their weekly assignments, quizzes, tests, and discussions as their schedule dictates. Students participate in their micro-learning modules over the course of fifteen (15) weeks and should expect to commit nine (9) hours weekly to complete video-based training and apply what they studied each week.
Education Requirement
Students must possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate (ex. GED) and pass a Digital Learning Readiness Assessment. Students who will not be twenty-one (21) years old by the time they graduate from a program are not advised to enroll due to a potential inability to find employment in the cannabis field in their jurisdiction.
Career Opportunity
Gainful Employment
“Gainful Employment” refers to where a student receives steady work post-graduation, so students must be interviewed by university admissions to determine if they have the maturity, motivation, commitment, and dedication to succeed in the cannabis industry. Students who have been convicted of a crime that may affect their ability to be eligible for employment in their chosen field may be denied admission.
Government Regulation
Students seeking employment in this field who “touch the plant” must be twenty-one (21) years or older to comply with regulations regarding age and must pass a criminal background check. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements and regulations of the cannabis sector, our team specializes in identifying and placing qualified professionals across various jobs and roles, from cultivation and extraction to retail and compliance.
15-Week 8-Week 8-Month Semester
- Time: 17:30 Hours
- Video: 14+ Training (Minimum)
- Resources: 14+ eBooks (PDF)
- Glossary: Community Wiki
- Assessment 14+ Quizzes
- Grade (Minimum): 70%+ Required
- Display: Badge & Certificate
- Validity: 2-Year Renewal
- Language: English (CC)
- Enrollment: 1 Year Access
- Format: On-Demand Video
- Credit: 17.50 Hours
Build Your Own Curriculum
Led By Top Cannabis Security Experts, This Program Imparts Crucial Knowledge & Specialized Skills Required To Excel In Security Operations (ex. Facility Protection, Risk Management, Surveillance, etc.).
Build Your Own Curriculum
Design Cannabis Security Curriculum Provides Greater Flexibility, Allowing You To Develop Custom Learning Modules That Are Practical, Build Specialized Skills, & Equip Students For Success In Operations.
We Support Students To Get Cannabis Industry Careers...
Industry "Seed-to-Sale" Academic Programs
Universities are focused on helping students secure quality jobs after graduation, along with providing ON-demand online learning of IN-demand skills, we allow students to grow cannabis knowledge and gain unique skills employers look for upon graduation.
- Personalized Career Paths: Career pathway specialization EMPOWERS students to learn specific roles they're interested in & "cannabis skills" needed for that position that will elevate and support industry growth.
- Cannabis Industry Resources: Help students identify their FIRST career move from current job opportunities & our strategic industry partnerships' "pool of job openings" based on specific certifications and skill-sets.
"We Help Universities Align Individual Student Ambition With Organizational Missions Every Step From Seed-to-Sale..."
"Universities Curate Learning Experiences That Students Will Remember For Developing Critical Cannabis Skills..."
Keep Students Up-To-Date In A Rapidly Changing Industry...
Standards-Based Industry Credentials
Online education is increasingly used to complement university programs by integrating a 3rd-party curriculum (ex. replacement of textbooks with online content, “outsourcing lectures” for more instruction time, etc.) to help students meet their learning objectives.
- University Academic Programs: Cannabis curriculum based on unified cannabis standards that'll create industry experts for the MOST in-demand global economy within a booming international industry.
- Instructional Design Roadmap: We "crowdsource" students for new topics & our community "votes" to identify training requirements as NEW courses are requested so new courses are always being released .
We Partner With Industry Experts To Create Learning Experiences...
Learn From World-Class Faculty Members
Cannabis skills are quickly changing and scalable eLearning solutions are essential for keeping students current, by leveraging existing curricula curated by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who direct what course our Instructional Design (ID) team develops next.
- Experienced Professionals: Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that have experience; from "mom & pop shops" to Multi-State Operators (MSO's) who got "in on the ground floor" and understand how the industry works.
- Academic Faculty Members: Our professionally-licensed faculty review medical research & scientific studies utilize standards (ANSI, ISO, etc.) to develop curricula based on the best industry practices.
"We Help Universities Build The Right Cannabis Skills At The Speed Of Business With The Latest Learning Experiences..."
"Connect Skillsets Where They're Needed Across Cannabis Workforces & 3rd-Party, Verifiable Digital Badges..."
Verifiable LinkedIn™ Credential & Canvas Network™ Integration...
Earn Professional Badges & Digital Certificates
Earn, share & verify credentials you’ve earned on LinkedIn™, Facebook™, etc. that’ll make certificate verification EASY (scan QR-Code, ID search, etc.) + digital badges are awarded via Open Badge™ standards to verify by utilizing “achievement meta-data” (like NFT’s).
- LinkedIn™ Badge Integration: Mobilize students on LinkedIn™ with our badge integration to highlight cannabis skills for million job-openings post-graduation which allow for career advancement.
- Verifiable Digital Credentials: Canvas Network™ does badge verification via Open Badge™ standard for 3rd-party, verifiable "achievement meta-data" transparency to authentically track all learner credentials.
LMS Platform Integrations
All Educational-Technology (Ed-Tech) That We Provide Integrates With “Best-In-Class” Learning Management System (LMS) Platforms & Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI™) Integration Where We Deliver Students With Accredited Curriculum For An “Integrated Learning Experience” Directly Within Your University LMS.
Using 1EdTech Standards-Based Learning Tools (Ex. LTI™, Etc.) & Content Standards (Ex. SCORM, Etc.) That Have Made Interoperability A Reality By Providing An Open, Trusted & Innovative “Digital Learning Marketplace” For Educators & Educational-Technology (Ed-Tech) Providers Like Us.
We Provide A Simple Path Forward For Universities Who Need A Cannabis Curriculum That’s Scientifically Based With References, Backed By 1,000+ Research Studies & Industry Expert Citations.
By Using Our Ed-Tech Expertise, We’ll Become An “Extension Of Your Team” & You’ll Have A Total eLearning Solution Using Our “Rich Integrations” Between Your LMS To Utilize Our Curriculum.
Learning Management System (LMS) Integration
Solution #1: University LMS (LTI™ Integration)
LMS Platforms: 200+ Supported
Version: 1.3 & LTI™ Advantage
Universities utilize our cannabis curriculum via “streaming like Netflix” directly into your Learning Management System (LMS) which will enhance students’ experience and streamline their learning. By enabling our Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI™) integration directly into the university’s LMS, it’ll provide a flexible combination of learning resources in an assessment-rich and collaboration-rich environment for university students.
The LTI™ standard prescribes a way to easily and securely connect learning applications and tools with platforms like LMS, portals, and learning object repositories in your LMS or the “Green CulturED LTI™ Cloud”, in a secure and standard manner and without expensive, custom programming. Using LTI™, if you have an interactive assessment application or virtual chemistry lab, it can be securely connected to your LMS with a few clicks.
The LTI™ creates a secure connection and confirms students’ authenticity while it adds features like the exchange of assignment and grade data between our assessment tools and the university LMS grade book. LTI™ is comprised of a “central core” and “optional services” to add functionality and implement features that support key learning activities. Optional functionalities include the provisioning of usernames and roles so it can intelligently address the student on launch, and the exchange of assignments from the university’s LMS to an assessment tool and the subsequent scores back to a central gradebook.
Solution #2: Green CulturED LMS (Moodle™)
Platform: Moodle™ Learning Management System (LMS)
Version: Latest 4.x (2-Upgrades / Year)
Our Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) multi-tenancy hosted-option provides universities with where students and courses can be precisely assigned. Students from one university can’t see users from another, its designed to allow tenant-specific devolution of administration tasks, so program managers have control over students, courses and certificates, and can also access reporting functionality in a hierarchical manner.
Green CulturED offers a unique method of flexible access to courses. A university administrator can create a license for any student, allowing access to one or more courses, defining uses, shelf-life, access timescales and more. When assigning licenses to students, it’ll enroll them on every allocated course for that license. A pool of courses can be allocated to that license, or one license allocation grants access to all courses specifically assigned to that license.
Using enhanced management tools, Green CulturED picks up where Moodle drops off. With automatic course life-cycle for re-certification settings, course sharing options, prescriptive learning paths and periodic activity release through micro-learning, we can help you organize and automate your courses to your exact specifications. A university can create a license for any company, allow access to one or more courses, and define uses, shelf-life and access timescales.
Learning Management Systems (LTI™ Compliant)
LTI™ Compliant LMS Platforms
Over 200+ Certified Learning Management Systems (LMS) Support Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI™) Open-Architecture That'll "Stream Like Netflix" Our Cannabis Curriculum Into LMS Platforms.
- Moodle™
- Moodle Workplace™
- Totara Learn™
- Brightspace™ (D2L)
- Schoology™
- MindTap™ (Cengage)
- PowerSchool Learning™
- CampusPack™
- Infinite Campus™
- Blackboard™
- McGraw Hill Education™
- Sakai™
- Blackbaud™
- Haiku Learning™
- Cypher Learning™
- Learning.com™
- Accelerate Learning™
- DialogEDU™
- Canvas™ (Instructure)
- Brainstorm™ (Ellucian)
- CampusCruiser™
- SkilSure™
- OpenClass™ (Pearson Education)
- Learning Studio™ (Pearson Education)
- Jenzabar™
Moodle™ Multi-Tenancy LMS (Green CulturED Hosted)
Moodle LMS
Moodle Provides A Space Where Users & Courses Can Be Precisely Assigned, Allowing You To Create Multiple – Yet Separate – Organizations That Sit On Top Of Your Moodle Installation. This Separation Offers Control Over Privacy, So Users From One Organization Won’t See Users From Another.
Because Moodle Recognizes The Multi-Tenancy & Hierarchical Divisions Individually Defined In Each Site, The Devolved Administration Functionality Follows The Same, & Only The Report Information Appropriate To The Assigned Manager Is Provided. In Other Words, Organization Managers Can Control & Obtain Detailed Reporting From Users Only Within Their Own Organization.
Moodle’s Enhanced Management Tools Are Designed To Help You Organize & Automate Your Courses To Your Exact Specifications. They Include An Automatic Life-Cycle For Re-Certification Settings, Course Sharing Between Organization Options, Prescriptive Learning Paths, Periodic Activity Release Through Micro-Learning, & More.
Moodle Offers A Unique Method Of Flexible Access To Courses & A Site Administrator Can Create A License For Any Organization, Allowing Access To One Or More Courses, Defining Uses, Shelf-Life, Access Timescales & More.
Moodle™ Learning Management System (LMS)
University Moodle™ Tenant
Moodle provides a space where users and courses can be precisely assigned, allowing you to create multiple – yet separate – organizations that sit on top of your Moodle installation. This separation offers control over privacy, so users from one organization won’t see users from another & other multi-tenancy features include:
- Evolved Administration: By defining a Company hierarchy, designated users (LMS Administrators) for each organization can control all of their own administrative tasks, this includes creating & managing other users, assigning courses or enrollments & running reports.
- Sharing Courses: As well as being able to assign courses to a single organization (dedicated), you can also share courses across selected organizations (closed shared), or share all courses across all organizations (open shared), each with its own branding and user autonomy.
- Per-Organization Capabilities: As well as defining site-wide capabilities, you can fine-tune all LMS administrator roles on a per-organization basis, meaning that each organization's unique administration requirements can be precisely and autonomously set.
- Individual Branding: Each organization can be assigned its own unique theme, or a Moodle theme can be used to quickly create a branded look & feel for each organization, incorporating a logo & per-organization custom CSS.
Enrollment Management
Moodle offers a unique method of flexible access to courses, where a site administrator can create an enrollment for any organization, allowing access to one or more courses & defining uses, shelf-life, access timescales & more.
- Course Enrollments: In its simplest form, an LMS administrator can select one or more courses to be assigned to one or more users, with each course being considered one enrollment/allocation.
- Program Enrollments: Assigning an enrollment to a user enrolls them in every allocated course for that enrollment, where a pool of courses can be allocated to that enrollment, or one enrollment allocation grants access to all courses specifically assigned to that enrollment.
- Allocation Customization: Both course & program enrollments can be further customized to allow even more administrative control.
Course Management
Moodle’s enhanced management tools are designed to help you organize & automate your courses to your exact specifications, including an automatic life-cycle for re-certification settings, course sharing between organization options, prescriptive learning paths, periodic activity release through micro-learning & more.
- Automatic Course Allocation: Designed for self-sign-up users, those who meet a set of criteria are automatically added to the appropriate organization/course; those that don’t are put into a default organization to be dealt with by a site administrator.
- Simplified Course Creation Screen: This assigns new courses to the appropriate organization & allows users to be created singly or uploaded from a spreadsheet, while allocating to a predetermined organization.
- Automated Course Completion Archiving: At a pre-determinable time, grades & certificates achieved are held in a safe location, meaning that courses can be repeated, for example, for compliance, without losing previous results.
- In-Built Certification: Based on the Moodle Certificate module, this ties into Moodle reports, allowing LMS administrators to access certificates for users & linking to course listings where users can see which courses they haven’t yet started, courses in progress, and courses that have been completed with a link to any certificate achieved.
- Training Management: If your training uses hybrid models for delivery, Moodle gives you the ability to customize face-to-face or virtual online training events. Decide what you want, when you want it, & manage attendees from start to finish.
Student Reports
Because IOMAD recognises the multi-tenancy and hierarchical divisions individually defined in each site, the devolved administration functionality follows the same, and only the report information appropriate to the assigned manager is provided. In other words, Company managers can control and obtain detailed reporting from users only in their own Company.
- Course Completion Report: Lists all of the manager’s users on a course-by-course level, providing detailed listings for each course with links to download users’ certificates where applicable.
- User Completion Report: Lists all of the manager’s users with details on all of the courses a user has undertaken with links to download certificates where appropriate.
- License Overview Report: Lists all of the manager’s users’ license allocations, providing details on when – or even if – they were used and for which course or courses.
- SCORM Overview Report: Provides question analysis details for SCORM packages used within courses which can be used to see if one question is overly difficult.
- University Overview Report: Provides an overview of every Company to the site administrator detailing numbers of users, managers and courses.
Semester Credit Hour (SCH) - The Carnegie Unit
The “Carnegie Unit” and the “Student Hour” (aka “Credit Hour”) came about during the early 20th century to standardize the collegiate educational experience by the Carnegie Foundation providing retirement pensions (TIAA-CREF) for university professors. It was established as a strictly time-based reference for measuring educational attainment used by universities and “Credit Hours” were established for collegiate attainment.
The Carnegie Foundation also established that “college work” would include a minimum of four (4) years of study. A “Credit Hour” is equal to fifty (50) minutes of instruction time for a student per one (1) week for a semester (usually 14 – 16 weeks). It’s important to note that the “Carnegie Unit” is a “Rule-of-Thumb” which suggests each hour of instruction requires two or more (2+) hours of “indirect learning” outside the classroom.
Some universities do not use the semester as the basis of their academic calendar but use other academic terms, such as the “Quarter” or “Trimester” system. Most institutions give credit for short sessions that occur between standard semesters. In these cases, the term’s length is shortened from fifteen (15) weeks in a “Traditional Semester” to around ten (10) weeks for a “Quarter Semester”, and as short as four (4) weeks.
Must Have One (1) "Student Hour" Of Direct Instruction & Two (2) Hours Minimum Of Out-Of-Class Work Each Week Over Fifteen (15) Weeks For "Traditional Semesters" & "Trimester" Hour Of Credit Or Ten To Twelve (10 - 12) Weeks For One-Quarter (1/4) "Credit Hour"...OR...​
An Equivalent Amount Of Work Is Required For Other Recognized Academic Activities.
"Traditional" Semester
"Standard" Semester
"Quarter" Semester
"Quarter" Semester
"Trimester" Semester
"Trimester" Semester
International Accreditation For Continuing Education & Training (IACET)
The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) originally developed the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and continues to uphold high educational standards through its rigorous accreditation process. This accreditation ensures that CE providers comply with the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 Standard for Continuing Education and Training, and maintain quality instruction.
The ANSI/IACET Standard provides a comprehensive framework to evaluate the quality of learning processes in continuing education and training programs. It covers everything from the initial planning stages to the final outcomes, ensuring that all aspects of program development adhere to high-quality standards across nine recognized categories. This creates consistency and standardization over various industries .
This standard focuses on the development process rather than the content itself, allowing for adaptability across various disciplines and industries. It is recognized globally as a benchmark for excellence in continuing education. Achieving accreditation from IACET enhances a provider’s market presence and demonstrates a serious commitment to high-quality education and industry growth through consistency.
IACET Accredit Providers That Deliver Quality Learning & Inspire Continuous Improvement By Granting Accreditation For Entities Who Offer Professional Continuing Education & Training (CE/T).
The IACET Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Assures Employers, Credentialing Licensing Bodies, etc. That Students Have Completed Training Programs Which Meet THE National Standard For CE/T.
CEU Credit
CEU Credit
IACET CEU
IACET CEU
CEU Calculation
CEU Analysis
CEU Systems
CEU Systems
Continuing Education & Training Standard (ANSI/IACET 2018-1)
The ANSI/IACET™ 2018-1 “Standard for Continuing Education and Training” defines a proven model for developing effective and valuable continuing education and training (CE/T) programs. Because the 2018-1 Standard focuses on how continuing education and training programs are developed, not what they cover, it provides a framework of best practices that can be applied across disciplines and industries.
The ANSI/IACET™ 2018-1 Standard is a universal program for learning process excellence and IACET approves education providers that meet strict continuing education guidelines. IACET recognition is the standard students seek for quality when they choose a provider as it defines a proven model for developing effective and valuable Continuing Education and Training (CE/T) programs.
The ANSI/IACET Standard also emphasizes the importance of continually reviewing and improving education and training, to ensure the development of quality programs that meet consumer needs. The ANSI/IACET Standard measures all aspects of a CE/T provider’s program development across nine internationally recognized categories ensuring standardization and best practices overall.
IACET Accredited Providers Maintain Compliance With ANSI/IACET Standards & Are The Only Organizations Approved To Offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) That's Globally Recognized.
The ANSI/IACET Standard Emphasizes Continual Reviewing & Improving Education That'll Ensure Instructional Development Of Quality Programs That Meet Learning Needs.
IACET Council
IACET Council
CE/T Committee
CE/T Committee
Competency-Based
Competency-Based
Digital Credentials
Digital Credentials
ADDIE
Design System
The ADDIE model, standing for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation, is a well-regarded Instructional Systems Design (ISD) framework used widely among instructional designers and training developers Initially developed by Florida State University for military training, the model supports analyzing learning needs, which is essential when adopting standards such as the ANSI/IACET™ for Continuing Education and Training (CE/T) providers.Â
Originally, ADDIE was structured to sequentially complete each phase before advancing to the next, encompassing several steps within its five core phases. However, over time, practitioners have refined the model, making it more dynamic and interactive compared to its initial hierarchical setup. By the mid-1980s, the model evolved into the format commonly used today based on years of trial and research.
The genesis of ADDIE traces back to the mid-1970s, rooted in concepts developed for the U.S. military. The Center for Educational Technology at Florida State University collaborated with the U.S. Army to develop what would become the Interservice Procedures for Instructional Systems Development (IPISD). This model was intended for broad military application for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
ADDIE Model Has Become Widely-Used & Frequently Modified Practice Within The Private Sector, Especially For Compliance Training & Learning Events That Are Not Time-Sensitive
An Instructional Design (ID) Method Defines How To Organize The Whole Design Process As Methods Are Tied To Specific ID Models Based On Learning & Teaching Theory.
Analysis Phase
Analysis Phase
Designing Phase
Design Phase
Development Phase
Development Phase
Implementation Phase
Implementation Phase
Evaluation Phase
Evaluation Phase
Competency-Based
Education (CBE)
The IACET™ sets the direction for Competency-Based Education (CBE) using the 1EdTech™ standard Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange (CASE). This standard ensures a uniform approach to sharing information about educational competencies, skills, and academic standards in an accessible, machine-readable format. These standards are critical for fields like learning and talent management.
IACET™ is dedicated to leading in adaptive learning strategies to match the pace of global shifts. The transformation in learning driven by technology, demographic changes, and globalization requires a move towards more dynamic learning formats. From adaptive learning to eLearning and micro-learning, alongside traditional classroom settings, these modalities are being optimized to cater to learner preferences.
Focused on ensuring that regardless of the chosen approach, IACET™ ensures the educational experiences provided are targeted to improve both individual and organizational performance. By using competencies as a consistent guide, IACET™ navigates through changes and aids in making informed, lasting decisions in educational strategies providing competency requirements and referencing commonly used processes.
IACET™ Competency-Based Education (CBE) Guidelines Focus Competency Mastery & Concrete Skills That's NOT Time-Based As Current Continuing ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Training Standard Focuses On Time Spent During Learning Activities.
This Will Be A Shift For Universities & Reflects Our NEW World Of On-Demand, Adaptive, Micro-Learning Plus Other Transformational Trends.
Assessing Progress
Assessing Progress
Providing Feedback
Providing Feedback
Personalizing Learning
Personalizing Learning
Accessible Education
Accessible Education
Scaling Programs
Scaling Programs
OpenBadge™ Standards
1EdTech™
OpenBadge™, created by 1EdTech™, is designed as an open-source solution that promotes compatibility and interoperability among various Educational-Technology (Ed-Tech) standards for digital credentials. This framework is part of a broader effort to standardize how achievements are recognized digitally. Furthermore, IACET™ contributes its experience to the digital badging ecosystem.
To further refine the digital badge system, the IACET™ Open Digital Badging Taskforce developed a taxonomy for digital badging. This taxonomy categorizes different types of digital badges to streamline the recognition process. It aims to assist decision-makers in quickly and accurately identifying the value of various badges, which can sometimes be automated based on the type of badge.
The integration of open digital badging with the IACET™ “1-2018 Standard for Continuing Education and Training” highlights its relevance to modern educational standards, which include detailed record-keeping and transcripts. Digital badging naturally extends these requirements by providing a digital record of achievements that can be easily accessed and verified with the challenge of verifying authenticity.
Digital Badging Can Be Complex, But OpenBadge™ Standards Makes It Easy By Creating Interoperability To Accelerate Student Goals With A Educational-Technology (Ed-Tech) Solution That Validates Competencies, Drives Engagement, Improves Completion & Increases Enrollment.
These Ecosystems Support Communities With Skills-Aligned Micro-Credentials & Stackable Pathways.
Build Badges
Build Badges
Earn Credentials
Earn Credentials
Issue Achievements
Issue Achievements
Extend Learning
Extend Learning
Micro-Learning Format
Preview Training Format via Our "Valid & Fake Identification (ID)" Micro-Learning Module That Discusses How Being Able To Properly ID Customers Ensures Gov't Compliance & Becomes A Cannabis Expert.
Training Module
Training is pointless if it's not reinforced... designed 100% for cannabis learners, our micro-learning format helps overcome the "Forgetting Curve" & ensures cannabis concepts are reinforced with its "in the flow of work" pedagogical approach.
Elevate cannabis training with SCORM-compliant, ADA-accessible interactive content that's mobile-friendly platform offers a Learning Experience Platform (LXP) seamlessly delivered to empower professionals in this evolving sector.
- Mobile Responsive: Offering unparalleled mobile compatibility, these courses enable on-the-go learning, perfect for busy PROS in the fast-paced cannabis industry.
- Accessibility Standards: Accessibility compliant (ex. ADA, ACR, WCAG, etc.) for inclusive learning using Closed-Captions (CC) that caters to diverse learning (ex. visual, auditory, etc.) that'll enhance learning.
- Advanced Analytics: Enhanced learning data via SCORM - technical specification for eLearning - that tracks performance (ex. average score finished, success count, average time, etc.).
Digital Resources
Leave nothing to chance by using digital resources... that are carefully designed by industry experts, the digital resources that learners can use "offline" to ensure knowledge is retained & referenceable for any cannabis-related tasks step by step that'll ensure they have access to education when needed.
Digital learning resources are used for education in many ways and implemented in different forms. In traditional classrooms, digital learning resources are used as supplements to the primary course content, while in virtual learning the digital resources actually make up what is the “content” of the class.
- Comprehensive Reinforcement: Digital learning resources are powerful tools that can be used to enhance the learning quality of students in ways a textbook may not be able to.
- Knowledge Retainment: Retention is highly correlated with student perception of quality, meaning that instructors can only attract and aid students with digital learning resources.
- Offline Learning: Technological enhancements to most digital learning resources are still being made through features like “offline” modes, where students can access their resources even when disconnected from the internet.
Learner Assessment
Assessments help learners put education to use... When it comes to compliance safety, knowing is only half the battle & by utilizing assessments to verify cannabis knowledge for compliance is required across various specific regulatory + industry-related standards.
Assessments are used to defined a standard for a learner, team, or the organization as a whole so by raising awareness around benchmarking data drives a culture of constant improvement once the baseline has been determined to set clear learning objectives.
- Targeted Assessments: Skills assessment are used to generate a custom Learning Path within training that highlights the information learners need to know or brush up on "up-leveling knowledge" where they’ve shown proficiency.
- Information Retention: Science backs up the idea that the process of retrieving information from the brain helps to reinforce memory That’s why it’s crucial to conduct formal skill assessments before learning and incorporate regular quizzes throughout the training itself.
- Track Improvement: Assessments must be seen as a cyclical process rather than something the learner does in the life cycle of skills is shorter than ever & change is happening at an unprecedented scale.
Training Formats
Comprehensive training makes all the difference... in the highly regulated cannabis industry there are different programmatic requirements for Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) & other gov't training compliance programs (ex. ISO, OSHA, EPA, etc.), so to simplify compliance we've developed tailored educational programs that can be assigned precisely when & where needed.
Our dynamic blend of training videos, eBooks, and quizzes, meticulously crafted for various learning styles, significantly boosts retention, combats mental fatigue & fosters comprehension of intricate cannabis concepts that'll ensure professional proficiency.
Utilizing SCORM-compliant standards as the primary video training format is deeply anchored in Hermann Ebbinghaus' (University of Berlin, 1880s) foundational "Learning Curve" & "Forgetting Curve" theories that's effectively integrated with micro-learning strategies for optimal knowledge retention.
- Program Syllabus: Provides a comprehensive roadmap of the course, outlining detailed objectives, content structure, and key assessment criteria.
- Discussion Forums: Foster engaging, collaborative discussions, enabling learners to explore and deepen their understanding of key topics together.
- Glossary Activities: An interactive learning tool dedicated to building a robust understanding of essential, industry-specific terminology.
- Community-Based Learning: Encourages applying theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios, enhancing learning and engagement through practical community interaction.
- Course Evaluation: Essential for gathering insightful feedback, this tool helps assess and continually improve course effectiveness and relevance.
Community-Based Learning
We've cultivated a "cannabis-loving" community... with world-class cannabis education + host of sophisticated community management & our Learning Experience Platform (LXP) is the centerpiece of our mission to simplify cannabis training & build a culture of learning that supports industry learners.
You'll join our EXCLUSIVE member community, where we'll help you build a network with professionals in the cannabis industry & you’ll see we’re different by how our community provides a thoughtful, HUMAN response to all inquiries.
- Learning Benefits: Increase appropriate social and community behaviors, in addition to appropriate work habits (decrease of self-stimulatory, ritualistic, anti-social behaviors).
- Organization Compliance: Increased teams' commitment & involvement in compliance competencies that'll increased their responsibility to identify skills that employee needs to function within licensed cannabis operations.
- Community Engagement: Increased positive community awareness of realistic potential of individuals by cooperatively providing an instructional settings appropriate to individuals learning about cannabis.
Unified Cannabis Industry Standards
By unifying cannabis industry standards demonstrates it demonstrates how committed we are to helping assure the industry the use of safe, quality production methods and a safe work environment. Our curriculum is developed based on current standards established by the World Health Organization (WHO) by adopting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Using a formalized Body of Knowledge (BOK) refers to sources that’s not related to a single jurisdiction, allowing a truly international cannabis education covering standards developed through participation by representatives of all interested parties, transparent, consensus-based, and subject to appropriate due process mechanisms.
We offer a comprehensive, proactive approach to cannabis quality management through implementing cannabis-specific, detailed safety, process, design, and performance requirements based on existing international quality and safety guidelines in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food safety, and agriculture.
- Accelerate Innovation: Agree & understand common terminology & procedures.
- Support Innovators: Provide expert knowledge for further industry advancement.
- Exchange Knowledge: Build communities & support industry growth & development.
- Process Innovation: Promote high standards through a culture of growth & open communication.
Complicated Terminology Can Confuse Differences Between Standards, Regulations & Laws... Knowing What They Are & How They Interact Is Essential.
Our Subject Matter Experts (SME's) & Instructional Design Team Have Developed Curricula Implementing International Standards To Answer Unmet Training Needs In The Cannabis Industry That'll Protect Public Health, Consumer Safety & Safeguard Our Communities While Supporting Industry Growth.
Industry Standards
Annual Compliance
Government Regulations
Cannabis Standards
Jurisdictional Laws
Industry Frameworks
American Herbal Products Association
Founded in 1982, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is the national trade association and voice of the herbal and natural products industries. AHPA is comprised of more than 350 member companies, consisting primarily of domestic and foreign companies doing business as growers, processors, manufacturers, and marketers of herbal products.
In 2010 AHPA established a Cannabis Committee to under take the task of developing of national recommendations to regulators that address sensible regulatory practices for hemp and cannabis products. It engages in legislative advocacy, educational initiatives, and quality control standards to foster the integrity and sustainability of herbal.
AHPA aims to foster responsible and sustainable trade of herbal products, ensuring consumers can access a diverse range of safe goods with informed choices. Their vision is to make high-quality herbal products easily accessible and widely utilized by consumers. AHPA strives to promote consumer safety and awareness in the herbal product market. Ultimately, they seek to enhance the availability and usage herbal goods.
- Supplemental Knowledge: Empower your organization to unlock their full potential.
- Increase Efficiency: By streamlining operational processes and internal controls.
- Reduce Costs: by minimizing waste and reducing time spent on 'trial-and-error.
- Production Enablement: Scale with standardized solutions & increased productivity.
What Does AHPA Do in the Cannabis Industry? Being the Oldest Non-Profit Organization Specializing in Herbal Industry Service, the Association Focuses on Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy, Research, and Public Education to Support the Integration of Products into the American Lifestyle While Maintaining High Ethical Standards & Environmental Stewardship.
AHPA’s Members Represent The Growers, Processors & Manufacturers Of Herbal & Botanical Products In The Cannabis Industry.
Cultivation & Processing
Product Manufacturer
Cannabis Distribution
Laboratory Analysis
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia
The mission of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia® (AHP) is to promote the responsible use of herbal medicines and ensure they are used with the highest possible degree of efficacy and safety. The primary way to accomplish this is through the development of standards of identity, purity, and analysis, as well as to review data regarding the efficacy and safety.
These works will be disseminated through a variety of AHP publications such as monographs, textbooks, and other educational materials; workshops and conferences; electronic media, and other avenues of distribution as are appropriate. AHP began developing monographs in 1994, and intends to produce 300 monographs on botanicals.
Once completed, these monographs, including many of the Ayurvedic, Chinese and Western herbs most frequently used in the United States, represent the most comprehensive and critically reviewed body of information on herbal medicines in the English language, and will serve as a primary reference for academicians and health providers.
- Provide Confidence: Ensure products imported or purchased will be safe & fit for customers.
- Cutting Costs: Lower the cost of compliance & the costs of non-compliance in regulated markets.
- Nurture Quality: Produce high-quality products & services that uphold your brand's reputation.
- Streamline Efficiency: Shorten the time-to-market for new products & categories.
What is the AHP? Established in 1995, the AHP is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote the responsible use of herbal products and medicines.
The AHP Produces Critically Reviewed Documents Called Monographs That Outline the Quality Control Criteria Needed for Ensuring the Identity, Purity & Quality of Botanical Raw Materials. Beyond Monographs, AHP Engages in Research, Education & Advocacy to Elevate Botanicals in Healthcare, Emphasizing Ethical Sustainability.
Cannabis Monograph
Purpose
Analysis Methods
Standards
Therapeutic Compendium
Literature
ANSI/ANAB Cannabis Standards
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in the western hemisphere, with more than 2,500 organizations accredited in approximately 80 countries. ANSI has long-term effort to support safety, quality, and consumer health amid the continued growth of the cannabis industry.
As part of the new program, ANAB will assess and accredit certificate programs as conforming to the requirements of ASTM D8403-21, Standard Practice for Certificate Programs within the Cannabis and Hemp Industries, developed by ASTM International’s Subcommittee D37.06 on personnel training, assessment, credentialing.
ANAB staff were members of this committee and provided significant input on the design of the standard. They facilitate the issuance of trusted, scientific results by assessed and accredited conformity assessment bodies and confidence in the quality and safety of the products and services that they certify. This is our service to our customers and stakeholders.
- Minimize Risks: Stay ahead of regulatory requirements with recognized industry standards.
- Improve Transparency: Enhance operability & reduce product trade costs using transparent practices.
- Promote Efficiency: Support innovation, so US operators can compete globally.
- Utilize Research: Overcome technical barriers by utilizing research-based standards.
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Provides Accreditation & Training Services to the Certification Body, Validation & Verification Body, Inspection & Laboratory Related Communities.
ANAB Assesses & Then Accredits Organizations to International & Domestic Standards & Requirements. ANAB Has Signatory Status Across Arrangements of the International Accreditation Forum.
Certificate Accreditation
Certificate Programs
Testing Laboratory
Analysis Standards
Personnel Certification
Competency Frameworks
ASTM International Standards
ASTM International is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Combined with their innovative business services and certification offerings, they enhance performance and help boost confidence in products they buy and use.
ASTM standards promote focus on public health and safety, expand leadership position in the standards community, and broaden the international use of ASTM in the cannabis industry. This helps the cannabis industry attract and retain technical experts from around the world by a collaborative environment that meets industry needs.
Adopting ASTM standards ensures our curriculum will always be relevant to enhance the technical quality of standards and related content by providing a best-in-class, scalable development infrastructure. To create a truly international cannabis industry, we must understand global societal needs and service stakeholders through the integration of innovative education solutions.
- Meet & Exceed: Master best standards by with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Enhance Quality: Ensure the marketplace has only safe products available.
- Scientifically Verify: Ensure your products & facilities adhere to the strictest industry safety standards
- Demonstrate Commitment: Uphold high standards for customer & patient health & safety.
The ASTM International Organization (Not-For-Profit & Non-Governmental) Develops Voluntary Consensus Standards & Defers To Appropriate Gov't Authorities To Determine Regulatory Framework Regarding The Control & Impact With The Cannabis Industry.
In a Short time, D37 has Emerged as the Global Leader in the Development of Cannabis & Hemp Standards & has Become the Trusted Industry Resource.
Cannabis Standards
Standards Development
Proficiency Testing
Hemp Flower (HFL)
Cannabis Training
Competency Frameworks
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization that brings global experts together to agree on the best ways of doing things. From quality management in the cannabis industry to Artificial Intelligence (AI), their mission is to make lives easier, safer and better – for everyone, everywhere. Standards define what great looks like, setting benchmarks for businesses.
Standards are the distilled wisdom of people with expertise in their subject matter and who know the needs of the organizations they represent – people such as manufacturers, sellers, buyers, customers, trade associations, users, or regulators. International standards ensure that the products and services you use daily are safe, reliable, and of high quality.
Implementing cannabis industry standards guides businesses in adopting sustainable and ethical practices, helping to create a future where your purchases not only perform excellently but also safeguard our planet. In essence, standards seamlessly blend quality with conscience, enhancing your everyday experiences and choices.
- Management Standards: Ensure quality among processes to reduce product failures.
- Environmental Standards: Learn procedures to help reduce environmental impacts & waste.
- Health & Safety Standards:Health & safety standards to help reduce accidents in the workplace.
- Societal Standards: Commitment to consumer and patient health and safety in the industry.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Is an Independent, Non-Governmental International Organization With a Membership of 170 National Standards Bodies. It Brings Together Experts to Share Knowledge & Develop Voluntary, Consensus-Based, Market Relevant International Standards That Support Innovation & Provide Solutions to Global Challenges & Bring Experts Together.​
Quality Management
ISO Certification
Testing Laboratory
Consumer Safety
ISO Standards
Competency Frameworks
Good Manufacturing Practices
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is the aspect of quality assurance that ensures that medicinal products are consistently produced and controlled to the quality standards appropriate to their intended use and as required by the product specification. The World Health Assembly accepted the first version of the Certification Scheme on the quality of pharmaceutical products.
GMP defines quality measures for both production and quality control and defines general measures to ensure that processes necessary for production and testing are clearly defined, validated, reviewed, and documented and that the personnel, premises, and materials are suitable for the production of pharmaceuticals and biologicals including vaccines.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) are, in most cases, interchangeable. GMP meaning the basic regulation promulgated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensure that manufacturers are taking proactive steps to guarantee their products are safe and effective. cGMP, on the other hand, was implemented by the FDA to ensure continuous improvement in the approach of manufacturers to product quality.Â
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that manufactured products are designed and developed to meet the requirements.
- Cannabis Products: Aim to mitigate the risks that are inherent in the production process.
- Production Control: Sampling specification & testing to ensure that products are properly tested.
- Risk Management: Evaluation of the risk to quality is based on scientific knowledge to protect the patient.
The GMP Unified Standards for the Cannabis Industry Aim to Elevate Product Quality & Safety by Establishing Comprehensive Guidelines That Span Across All Key Facets of the Industry, Including Cultivation, Extraction, & Retail. These Standards Are Crafted to Be Proactive, Focusing on Quality Management Throughout the Production Process, Rather Than Solely Relying on Post-Production Testing. This Approach Not Only Enhances Consumer Safety but Also Promotes Operational Efficiency & Product Consistency Within the Cannabis Sector.
Quality Team
Quality Team
Process Validation
Process Validation
Surprise Audits
Surprise Audits
Compliance Training
Compliance Training
Good Laboratory Practices
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is a quality system of management controls for research laboratories and organizations to ensure the uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of products in development for human or animal health (including pharmaceuticals) through non-clinical safety tests; from physio-chemical properties.
Good Laboratory Practices are put in place to protect the quality of laboratory data. In any pharmaceutical lab, Good Laboratory Practice is based on written documentation of the work being done. These are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). SOPs detail the different practices to follow for the purpose of cannabis quality assurance standards.Â
The main goal is to promote consistency across all practices in a laboratory setting. SOPs should cover the purpose of a procedure, the responsible personnel, and the step-by-step actions that need to be taken. With clear guidelines, labs can ensure transparency and accountability in the event of any production errors. It is essential that quality is not sacrificed at any production stage.
- Testing Data: Information that will help operate consistently while testing in an impartial manner.
- Quality Framework: Have an effective quality system for planning & assessing lab work.
- Quality Assurance: Control procedures to maintain accuracy & reliability of test results.
- Proficiency Test: Standard tests must be performed by the lab to obtain an initial permit.
Good Laboratory Practices Form the Bedrock Upon Which High-Quality, Reliable & Reproducible Laboratory Work Is Built. By Adhering to These Principles, Laboratories Can Assure Stakeholders of the Integrity & Reliability of Their Data, Thus Contributing to the Advancement of Scientific Knowledge & the Development of Safe & Effective Products & Technologies. Enhanceing the Credibility of Research.
Quality Control
Quality Control
Standard Operating Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
ISO Standards
Test Method Transfer
Good Agriculture & Collection Practices
Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) guidelines were developed to create a single supranational framework to ensure appropriate and consistent quality in the cultivation and production of medicinal plants and herbal substances. They were developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the aim of improving the quality of medicinal plants being used in herbal medicines in the commercial market.
The GACP guidelines provide a basis for homogenized national or regional standards for the cultivation and collection of medicinal plants and should therefore be viewed as an effective “working tool” whose benefits are to reduce waste, ensure the quality of raw material, and gain market credibility.
Production and primary processing of medicinal plants and herbal substances have a direct influence on the final quality of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) produced and such production and primary processing actions can constitute the first step in the quality assurance process, which is central to compliance with the GACP guidelines.
- Adverse Events: Understand the use of certain herbal medicines & the effects.
- Safe Medicine: Support affordable and sustainable supply of medicinal plant materials.
- Raw Materials: The safety and quality depend on factors that may be classified as intrinsic or extrinsic.
- Plant Collection: The collection of plants from wild populations gives rise global practice concerns.
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