Cannabis Dispensary Technician Certification
This is our primary dispensary certification to increase customer retention and decrease risk with modern cannabis science, product types, and sales training. Dispensary Technicians (aka “Budtenders”) work in medical and recreational dispensaries and in both licensed operations. They’ll handle a wide range of tasks when onboarding new team members, this certification is used by Multi-State Operators (MSOs) to “Mom-and-Pop” shops to ensure teams are properly trained.
Many cannabis enthusiasts seeking a career change enroll in this certification to demonstrate a broad knowledge base of cannabis products and concepts when applying for a new position. You must play the role of an educator and work with your patrons to find the genetics that best suits their needs or educate consumers on the laws surrounding its use. Whether you’re new to the role or have been a Dispensary Technician for a while, our certification training will give you the tools you need to become a well-known and approachable expert for your customers.
We’ll train you on all the important aspects of a cannabis retail dispensary so that you can provide education to customers and compassionate recommendations to the patients you serve. Dispensary staff will learn operational knowledge that’s built on industry “best practices”, with a focus on professionalism and made for those seeking promotion to work. Education is a powerful tool for your team to attract new customers through your “brick-and-mortar” shop, increase positive community relationships, and ensure the safe operation of the retail dispensary.
Your customers have a wide variety of needs, and you need specialized knowledge to help them no matter where their needs fall. You will receive the training for the most popular position in a cannabis dispensary, the Dispensary Technician. As the industry is rapidly growing into legitimacy, being certified will provide you with the skill set and knowledge needed to succeed in this position at a retail or any medical dispensary. This will prepare agents, owners, managers, and all “plant-touching” teams on how to safely handle complex situations in daily operations.

Micro-Learning
- Time: 16:41 Hours (Average)
- Video: 23 Self-Paced Training
- Resources: 23 eBooks (PDF)
- Assessment: 23 Quizzes
- Grade: 70%+ Required
- Display: Badge & Certificate
- Validity: 1-Year Renewal
- Language: English (CC)
- Enrollment: 90-Day Access
- Format: On-Demand Video
- Authorized: Self-Accredited