Cannabis Certifications, LinkedIn™ Badge & Digital Certificates That'll Give Strategies To Stay On The "Bleeding Edge"
- Access our mastery certifications that are made for industry pros & all future updates we release
- Continuously up-skill from new "micro-learning” training released each month via our roadmap
- Display your digital badges on LinkedIn™ profiles & printable certificates suitable for framing
- "GC Engage" is our cannabis-loving, members-only community that answers questions (day or night)
- Post-certification cover letter & resume writing services that’ll help make a professional impression
- Transform training experience via our Mobile App to train anytime, anywhere (no Internet access)
- Gamification turns certifications into an addictive game-playing & goal-reaching solution
- Access hyper-focused workforce development certifications to learn cannabis like a PRO
- Get Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) & access our entire Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) team
- Request brand new training on our roadmap, vote, or "crowdsource" what you want to be released next
- Special "GC Deals" on released training & strategic partners (this benefit will literally pay for itself)
- Weekly "GC Insider industry tips & updates needed to be the smartest "cannabis expert" in the room
- Our leading support team provides a very thoughtful, human response in 2 hours (Mon – Fri Biz hours)
- Our platform is 100% accessible for anyone with any disabilities (ex. ADA-508 compliant, etc.)
On-Demand Learning Access
Get immediate access to our 100% online training platform - featuring role-based cannabis education that’s self-paced, mobile-friendly, & always available.
Verified Skills & Credentials
Earn digital badges & official certifications through LAB+ that validate knowledge, support compliance, and prepare learners for real job opportunities.
Accredited + Enterprise Ready
Unlock full platform access with HQ, including accredited programs, partner-level analytics, and support for workforce grants, apprenticeships, & employers.
Community-Based Online Learning
Connect with a thriving community of learners, trainers, and professionals inside our LMS—designed to engage, support, and empower every student.
Workforce-Aligned Pathways
Curriculum is built around real cannabis jobs—mapped to industry competencies, compliance mandates, and stackable credentials for upward mobility.
Platform Roadmap & Support
Backed by our Platform Roadmap, each center includes technical assistance, implementation support, and strategic alignment with local workforce goals.
Lab+
Platform Experience
"Welcome to Your Learning Experience Platform (LXP)... Learning Management Systems (LMS's) & Cannabis Training Providers Are BROKEN (So We Fixed It, Once & For All)..."
Achieve Professional Cannabis Credential(s)...
"Get professional credentials that'll supercharge careers & industry certification equips individuals from different types of professional background that'll fuel the "next chapter" in a cannabis profession..."
Cannabis Industry Competency Assessment...
"Professionals develop "cannabis competencies" based upon industry-standards (ex. ANSI, ISO, etc.) to ensure professionals are assessed that employers use for verifying knowledge & validate credentials..."
Canvas Network™ Verifies Earned Credentials...
Accredited certifications are always 3rd-party verifiable via Canvas Network™ to translate cannabis competencies" into validated skills for communicating industry-valued knowledge employers require.
"Crowdsourced" Job Board Creates Opportunities...
"From "mom & pop shops" to large Multi-State Operators (MSO's), licensed cannabis operations post career opportunities to find alumni that unlocks the skills-based hiring practices once certified..."
Skills-Based Badges That Are Cannabis Industry-Trusted, Transportable & 3rd-Party Verifiable via Canvas Network™ Using Open Badge™ Standards
Green CulturED™ has partnered with Canvas Network™… badging can be complex, so we make it easy to earn, share, and verify learner credentials achieved from cannabis industry training and badges are revolutionizing the educational landscape globally by recognizing learner competencies.
Cannabis industry competencies don’t magically materialize… at the end of an educational program. Badging allows learners to recognize, validate, track, and share learning achievements from “Day 1” by empowering them to tell their full “cannabis journey” by allowing credential transportability.
Digital credentials help translate learner competencies… into validated skills that both learners and employers can understand. Badges give learners control over learning records and their career paths by clearly communicating valued skills they’ve already demonstrated mastery of.
Canvas Network™ Badges
Partnership Integration
Digital badging can be complex... Canvas Credentials™ makes it easy to accelerate Green CulturED™ total eLearning solution that's made 100% specifically for the cannabis industry that'll validate competencies, drive engagement, improve completion & ensure compliance.
Professional Badges
Skills Recognition
Badges recognize achievements in the cannabis industry across the different stages of everyone’s “learning journey” & digital credentials are widely adopted across industries to recognize learner achievements via accredited education.
3rd-Party Verification
Badges provide a way for learners to have validation for cannabis skills & achievements earned using 3rd-party verifiable credentials that connect achievement “meta-data” using Open Badge™ standards to identify expertise.
Competency Pathway
Badging is revolutionizing cannabis credentials by “leveling the playing field” for professional advancement to help support all learning objectives & ensure meaningful competencies are attained (not “flash in the pan”) by individuals.
Transferrable Skills
Badges contain all ” learner meta-data” based on the Open Badges™ standard that exchanges training records, allows credential transportability, credential verification & online management (social media, job sites, etc.) everywhere.
Talent Identification
Badges help identify cannabis skills & professional talent based on learner achievements to help ensure industry employers better match job seekers using credentials to find individuals with the exact competencies needed.
Digital Certificates
Certificate Verification
Verify certificates via a scannable QR-code & search by unique IDs that allow third-party verification (ex. cannabis employers, government regulators, etc.) functionality that’ll ensure digital credential recognition industry-wide.
Share Achievements
Display achievements on LinkedIn™, Facebook™, Twitter™, etc. on social media + download/email/print/etc. digital certificates to show off in your office to effortlessly highlight all your professional cannabis credentials.
Learner Transcript
Transcripts provide a comprehensive training record of a learner’s progress that contains detailed information (ex. enrollments, status, grades, certificates, etc.) that’s instantly generated, printable & downloadable (PDF file).
Download Credentials
Certificates are dynamically generated upon successful completion of assigned certification that’s displayable online, downloadable (PDF file), printable & automatically emailed by attaching certificates to emails sent upon passing.
Team Certificates
Team leaders can access certificates (PDF files) that are printable, automatically emailed & bulk downloadable once individuals become certified for gov’t recordkeeping, track compliance, team reporting + more.
Earn Cannabis Credentials & Share (LinkedIn™, Twitter™, etc.) + QR-Code Verifiable Certificates That'll Make Managing Achievements SIMPLE
Cannabis industry professionals require credentials… a way to separate themselves from the “rest of the pack” & government regulators require verifiable certificates that ensure compliance to protect consumers and establish industry standards to confirm the veracity of their achievements.
Easily earn, share, and verify your digital certificates… use QR-code verification, look-up unique certificate IDs + more that’ll make sharing certificates easy on social media (LinkedIn™, Facebook™, Twitter™, etc.), career websites, job applications, resumes/cover letters, etc. very simple.
Track, manage, and report Continuing Education Units (CEUs)… earned from professional development, track government compliance training, and report on the cumulative accomplishments that allow credits to be verified by learners, team leaders, accrediting organizations + more.
Green CulturED™ Certificates
It’s Our “Great Equalizer”… until recently, when it came to getting a job, there were two camps: those with degrees & those without. Now there’s badging – benefiting students, higher ed institutions, and job recruiters. At the simplest level, Green CulturED helps the cannabis industry gather all their best ideas in one place, so they can scale their teams and get more work done faster.
At a deeper level, Green CulturED is helping power the new skills-based economy. What does that mean? It’s simple: In the past, credentials were all that mattered. You got the degree, then you got the job. Today, smart companies are recognizing that skills, not merely credentials, are what matters, causing a shift to on-the-job training and apprenticeship. And we think that’s a good thing!
Our mission is to encourage and empower the shift from the “credentials-based economy” back into a “skills-based economy” where it belongs. Because we believe it’s good for business (and good for humans) when merit… not pedigree… rules the day.
Who Should Join Lab+?
Industry Professionals
Career Advancement
Cannabis Consultants
Cannabis Entrepreneur
Lab+ Learning Experience
Mastery Industry Certification
Our industry-leading certifications are perfect for all professionals as well as seasoned veterans looking for up-level skills. We're PERFECT for whoever is looking to get things done in the cannabis industry from our course catalog that focuses (not only on training) but "micro-learning" that will spark & ignite your growth.
Training Released Monthly
We publish new training into your membership every month via our Platform Roadmap which is our shared source of TRUTH that outlines the direction of our platform, and our team of experts ensures that your training requests are always met, so get the training topics that you need to keep you always up-to-date.
Engaging & Gamified Training
Utilize gamification in our platform to turn your training into an addictive game-playing and goal-reaching solution. The application of game playing (leaderboards, levels, points, rewards, etc.) in our training to other areas of learning activities that'll specifically ENGAGE learners in problem-solving.
Mobile App & Offline Learning
Using our Mobile App, we deliver a seamless training and learning experience across devices whether you are in a remote area with poor access to the Internet or stuck in an Uber during your commutes. It gives you ACCESS to your training "on the go," when and where you need it, even offline (no Internet even required).
Up-to-Date & 100% Accessible
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) team is constantly updating our curricula with industry changes, yet one of our BELIEFS is that anyone should be able to pursue learning. We always honor this value by ensuring our platform is 100% accessible for individuals with any disability type (ex. ADA Section 508 compliant, etc.).
Outstanding Support Team
In the cannabis industry, a "good" response time is 1 - 2 days (at best), so you'll see we're quite different and how we exercise "extreme ownership" to support you. Our industry-leading support team will provide you with a thoughtful, HUMAN response to all inquiries in 2 hours or less (for Monday - Friday business hours).
Cannabis
Learning
Communities
“Whether You’re a Beginner Looking for a Place to Start or a Seasoned Industry Pro Looking to Up-Level Your Skills, We Have Everything You Need to Get Cannabis DONE the Right Way, the Very First Time…”
- Access our library of hyper-focused, on-demand “micro-learning” to learn everything about cannabis
- Request & vote on new training you want on our Platform Roadmap
- Digital, printable certificates issued that are suitable for framing
- Train anytime, anywhere (even offline) via our Mobile App
- Join our loving & members-only “GC Engage” exclusive community
- Weekly “GC Insider” cannabis industry strategies & updates
- Special “GC Deals” on our new solutions & from our partners
- Includes everything in Lab...
- Access our mastery certifications... PLUS receive all future updates & new ones our team publishes
- Continuously up-skill from new “micro-learning” training released
- Receive Continuing Education Units (CEU's) for compliance training
- Display digital badges on LinkedIn & ability to verify certificates issued
- Access our Subject Matter Experts (SME's) for professional advice
- Post-certification resume/cover letter writing services & explore open cannabis job opportunities
- Everything in Lab & Lab+...
- "Train-the-trainer" coaching program made for leaders to learn & then train their team members
- "All-Access Pass" to 99% of our entire training library & early access to ALL new training released
- Bonus #1: Create customized Learning Plans for your teams
- Bonus #2: Team dashboard automates training & reporting
- Bonus #3: We prioritize your requests on our Platform Roadmap
- Bonus #4: Use our LMS to create your own internal training programs
Here's
Frequently Asked Questions
Join Community
Micro-Learning
A passing grade of 70% or above is REQUIRED (on the majority) of our assessments & there’s always immediate “correct feedback” for “incorrect answers” so you will have unlimited attempts to pass.
Digital Credentials
You’ll get printable certificates suitable for framing & digital badges are issued (included in “Lab+” & “HQ”, but NOT “Lab”) to display credentials on LinkedIn, career websites, etc. for the industry.
Need some answers?
Do you offer a Learning Center trial?
Yes! Lab and Lab+ all have a $1 trial for three (3) days that is available on a single (1) user account. Headquarter (or “HQ” for short) is available for a one (1) user account and does not include a $1 trial. Businesses need to schedule a demo to set up multiple-user “HQ” accounts.
We offer a 90-day “Free Trial” (click here) so you can “test-drive” our platform and know what to expect in our eLearning solutions when it comes to our online “micro-learning” format. If you need your trial to last longer than 90-days or you need more time to test our total eLearning solutions, you can always START your “Free Trial” by simply re-enrolling.
How do I log in to access my Learning Center?
To log into your account, go to the “Training Login” (click here) on our platform and access the eLearning solutions you’re enrolled in the Learning Management System (LMS). Put simply, the LMS dashboard is your “homepage” where you have an overview of your training and any activities that may need attention, so you know what to do to continue learning.
If you cannot log in, you can RESET your password from the “Lost your password?” option on our platform if you do not remember your password or forgot the email address you registered your account. You should have received a welcome email after registering on our platform and it contains account details for your login information.
Remember, to complete the “Whitelist Instructions” (click here) for our email address. You want to be sure that you are receiving our emails too… otherwise, you might NOT get your certificate and other cool things… they’re all sent via email so make sure you receive them.
Are you an accredited education provider?
Yes! Yet… it VARIES so much. For example, we’re accredited by Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board to provide their “Marijuana Handler Permit,” Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to provide their required “Responsible Vendor” compliance training and others… see our “About Us” (click here) page for accreditations and memberships.
And 99% of our training applies to ANY country or jurisdiction (ex. Canada, Europe Australia, etc.) since our team publishes all our education “agnostically” (or “white-labeled”) so our eLearning solutions really apply to anyone that needs cannabis education… you must understand “English” (our “native language”) that’s really the only criterion to get started.
Our team is always creating new accredited curricula with our Subject Matter Experts who are industry professionals in their respective fields of study. The industry is still developing and there is no universal accreditation (ex. Department of Education, etc.), but we expect to see this change in the NEAR future and realize the very vital role that accreditation plays.
Do you offer team training for my business?
Yes! We provide a total eLearning solution, so you can EASILY train your team in a way that will provide you with a “turn-key” solution for your whole team at an affordable price. It’s called “Headquarters” (click here), “HQ” for short, and how we become an “extension of your team” to increase your profitability ($$$), ensure you’re compliant, and reduce your risks.
We have clients from dozens of countries around the globe utilizing our eLearning solutions since 99% of our training applies to ANY country (as long as you speak English is our only current limitation). We have been trusted for years by companies around the world and we’re endorsed by the leaders that are driving the cannabis industry forward so if there’s training missing that you need then we will publish it via our “Platform Roadmap” (click here).
We’ve built a best-in-class Learning Management System (LMS) that can be customized to your business from one centralized dashboard, allowing you to create learning plans for your teams, and then track and assess everyone’s activities with analytics. Whether you want your team to perform better, to make better STRATEGIC decisions, or for new staff to learn quickly… they will be equipped with credible knowledge and industry skills needed for your business.
How will your Learning Center help me?
It depends! Being an “expert” is the industry’s most valuable ASSET. It will create meaningful relationships with your peers and develop your knowledge to apply new skills. Proper industry training pays for itself over time and what you will learn makes you irreplaceable.
Our training itself is highly valuable if you need to set yourself apart from the competition in the cannabis industry. What’s far MORE valuable than any certificate, however, is the actual knowledge you’re going to receive when you take our training and pass all the assessments. You will learn everything about cannabis that you need to know, and we’ll say that again:
You will KNOW the cannabis industry, but it really depends on who you are…
- If you’re a “cannabis lover,” this training will set you apart from others who merely have read information online or have no cannabis knowledge, it is specialized training that you want today and lovingly seek to learn more about cannabis.
- If you’re an industry professional, we can help set you apart from your peers and make you more valuable to your company. This is the surest way to get a raise or promotion that you likely already deserve (but don’t have a tangible reason to ask).
- If you provide ancillary services, our eLearning solutions are a tangible way to show that you understand and know the industry, which helps you attract better, higher-paying clients to bolster your revenue and make a “bottom-line” impact.
- If you’re a manager or business owner, this training is a great way to learn on-demand for yourself. We are your “Headquarters” (click here) and a great way to train team members so they’re up to speed on the latest trends and best practices.
What’s the difference between Lab, Lab+ & HQ?
Varies… Lab (click here) is perfect for “cannabis lovers” who want community and “just the facts” via our step-by-step mastery courses that we lovingly call “training on steroids.” For anyone who wants to be a professional and needs more in-depth training, Lab+ (click here) is the perfect option, it’s everything in Lab… PLUS (hence the name) all our industry and specialized certifications… you get the idea, but this is our “turn-key” solution for anyone.
Also, all members get access to “GC Engage” a smaller, “community within the community” where members of our team and Subject Matter Experts hang out every day talking about cannabis. And then there’s Headquarters or “HQ” (click here)… it is the “all-access pass” membership we offer and it’s for professionals or business owners who truly want it all!
“HQ” members also get to participate in new, exclusive training and mastery certifications that are created by our team that are released MONTHLY via our “Platform Roadmap” (click here). “HQ” is our enterprise solution that is made for teams so you can easily add/remove multiple accounts as opposed to the single-user access, which is also available (click here).
Once I become a member, where should I start?
Before you do anything else… you need to join the “GC Engage” community and ask at least one burning question (don’t have a question… don’t worry… we’ll give you a few ideas). Then, DIVE into our course catalog and pick any mastery certification or training that will help you reach your growth goals.
Don’t see a topic you want? Then request topics on our “Platform Roadmap” (click here) and vote on ones that have been contributed by our entire community.
What do I need to get the most out of being a member?
Just be ready… the only skill you need is a willingness to learn. The membership content and community has resources and advice for a beginner as well as advanced professionals, alike, and we FIRMLY believe there are no stupid questions.
Heck, even our team learns a ton when our newest members ask supposedly “stupid questions” that remind us of things we should do but aren’t for whatever reason… community makes both you and us better all the time…
If I want to cancel, am I locked into a contract?
Why should I become industry certified?
If you want to become a professional… our certifications will set you apart from the pack. Unlike everyone else who simply calls themselves a “cannabis expert,” you’ll have the certificate and the badge to PROVE it, from a source that the cannabis industry trusts.
More importantly, it will make you a better cannabis expert. Why? Because you’re receiving the EXACT same training you would receive working at Green CulturED (and without tooting our horn too much, we’re pretty good at doing this stuff for the industry every day)!
And we held nothing back. These are the same systems and strategies our internal team uses to create industry-leading training that generates EXPERTS and then converts them into professionals, directed by our Subject Matter Experts and Instructional Design team (the people in charge of all things eLearning at Green CulturED). So, if you want to start:
- Enhancing your career or starting a completely NEW one
- Learning the greatest strategies & LATEST tactics (that actually work)
- Expanding your skill-set & set yourself APART from the competition
- Wanting to JUMP to a higher pay grade (or promotion at your work)
- These mastery certifications are 100% made just for you…
If you’re a business owner or team leader… maybe you don’t need the certification. But what about your team? Do you know for a FACT that they’re up-to-speed on all the latest and greatest cannabis industry developments? If you’re not sure, or if you just want them to receive the exact same training that our team receives, then get them certified today!
They’ll love the fact that you’re investing in them, and you’ll love the fact that they’re performing at the highest level possible for your company. Also, there’s no rule that you have to sit for the assessment. If the training is more IMPORTANT to you than certifications, then just take the training and look at everything else as an optional extra (but we recommend taking them just to make sure you’re fully grasping all the concepts that are being taught).
Oh yeah, and if you’re working in the industry as a cannabis professional, then you already know how important certifications are to distancing yourself from the competition. And who knows? It might even HELP you claim higher wages for the work you’re already doing. Either way, if you expect the best for your company, then our certifications are definitely for you!
Do you meet legal accessibility requirements?
Yes! One of the biggest challenges that learners face today is “Accessibility” within their eLearning solutions and why we started our “Industry Impact Program” (click here) to make this change. Unlike most of our competitors (which do have great content), we are VERY different and sensitive to disabilities so we provide closed-captioning (sub-titles) for hearing-impaired and screen readers for those visually-impaired who want to learn about cannabis.
Our platform is composed of a complex system with many parts and its development is always evolving so “Accessibility” is NOT a state. It is a process of continuous improvement in response to our learners and our wider technical environment. We have worked extensively to meet “Accessibility” standards. Here are the details of how we meet those requirements:
- United States: “American Disability Act” (Section 508) is required so that information and technology are accessible for anyone with disabilities.
- Canada: “Accessible Canada Act” aims to benefit all citizens, especially those individuals with disabilities, by helping to create barrier-free accessibility.
- Europe (EU): “European Accessibility Act” used by EU governments and universities, aims to improve trade and remove country-specific rules.
- Australia: “Disability Discrimination Act” applies to organizations developing online resources so there is no discrimination against people with disabilities.
- WCAG 2.0: Used when deciding how to present content for the best web accessibility, these guidelines are always followed when we develop any media.
- ATAG 2.0: Guidelines to construct content (as well as consuming online content) and help to improve the accessibility of the media that our team produces.
- ARIA 1.0: As many parts of the user interface are dynamic and interactive, we follow these recommendations to utilize assistive technologies (ex. screen-readers).
What is your online training format like?
Interactive! Our training is designed in a “micro-learning” format that is typically completed in less than a one (1) hour period, but you will find some longer ones too. “Micro-learning” is a HOLISTIC approach for skill-based learning that deals with relatively small learning units that are short-term-focused strategies specifically designed for skill-based training needed. We always recommend trying our “Free Trial” (click here) to get an idea of our online format.
And our team of educational-technologist, Instructional Designers, and Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) strive to provide you with the best industry training and eLearning solutions available. With their peer-reviewed citations as leading experts, scientists, doctors, and educators… we always provide the best learning experience. Request new training on our “Platform Roadmap” or VOTE on current ones contributed by our community.
How long does it take to complete certifications?
It varies… there are never any type of time limitations and training is always happening because it is 100% online, so you can start whenever you like. Our certifications VARY in length, but all of our “micro-learning” modules are video-based training, so if you are working at it full-time you could technically try to complete it all in one day (although this is not recommended and sometimes not possible with the length of some our certification).
To fully understand and apply the materials, you should allow 7 – 14 days if you are working full-time, and 14 – 30 days if you taking the certification part-time. Typically, our enrollment duration for MOST of our training is one (1) year enrollment duration (unless noted otherwise). You will always be able to learn at your own pace, start, and stop at any time!
Even though many different governments have specific time requirements for compliance training, there is no time limit to complete our training. You can work at your own PACE without having to worry about losing your enrollment and any time frame listed to complete the training is average since it varies person-to-person and your personal experience.
For many learners who are well-versed in the subject matter, they can get through training at a much faster pace, and those that need to review the material can do so without having to feel PRESSURED about completing in a specific time frame or achieving specific competency.
How difficult are the training assessments?
If I fail, am I allowed to re-take the assessment?
Am I guaranteed to get a certificate and badge?
How can someone verify my training certificate(s)?
Easily! You or anyone can verify the authenticity of your certificate by going to the “Verify Certificate” tool (click here) using the unique code found on your certificate. Your certificates are assigned a unique code to VERIFY it in our Learning Management System (LMS) that way anyone can validate it by entering the custom code displayed to confirm its authenticity.
Remember, that you can always access your issued certificate(s) from your account in our LMS, under the “More” section (click here) in your profile. It is possible that you may complete several pieces of training – each with their OWN certificate – it would be time-consuming to visit every course to download all your certificates that have been issued.
To avoid this, on your profile, you can view all the certificates that have been issued to you. Go to your profile page under “Miscellaneous” and click on “My Certificates” which will take you to your ISSUED certificates and you can simply download them all at one (1) time.
How do I display badges on my LinkedIn profile?
- In the user menu (top right), select “Preferences,” then “Backpack Settings” under “Badges” (click here) in your account on our platform.
- Enter your Badgr user account email and password.
- Look in your mailbox for a verification email so you can copy and paste the link to verify the connection to your account on our platform.
How often do you publish new training?
Monthly! But don’t feel like you have to consume everything the moment it’s released… everything NEW that we create is published from the “Platform Roadmap” (click here) into our solutions, so there’s no rush or pressure to access it in “real-time.” Think of us as your always-available, training library… there’s a reason why we’re called “Netflix for Cannabis”…
Will you help me find a job after being certified?
Frequently Asked Questions