CANNABIS INDUSTRY 101

Full Time - 12 Weeks - 4-Week Internship

Build skills.
Find purpose.
Lead the green revolution.

  • 35 Lectures
  • 3 Excursions
  • Expand your Network

Why should I take this course?

Study at Africa's first and leading Cannabis & Hemp Education Company
This course is designed for anyone wanting an entry point into the cannabis industry and for those in the industry looking to formalise their knowledge. It covers growing from seed to harvest. Students will learn about the medical benefits of cannabis and how it interacts with our bodies - our medical curriculum is delivered in partnership with our US partner Medical Marijuana 411 - the world leader in medical cannabis training.

We believe in holistic education and the course will also cover the cannabis industry value chain, the ecosphere, entrepreneurship, project management skills and mindfulness. We facilitate a blended learning model where we combine in-class training with practical hands-on training and e-learning. 

GROWING: SEED TO HARVEST

  • The Botany of the Cannabis Plant
  • The Chemistry of the Cannabis Plant
  • Seeds: Genetics & Strain Selection
  • Indoor & Outdoor Growing
  • Companion Planting
  • The Growing Stages of Cannabis
  • Growing Methods & Mediums
  • Maintenance Techniques
  • Cloning Cannabis
  • Maximising Quality & Yields
  • Nutrients: Deficiencies and Excesses
  • Stress and Diseases
  • Fungi and Bacteria
  • Trichomes and the Cannabis Maturity Index
  • Harvesting Techniques
  • Curing and Storing Methods
  • Extraction & Use
  • Introduction to Permaculture
  • Introduction to Hydroponics

CANNABUSINESS

  • Industry Structure & Value Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Compliance & Regulation
  • Testing & Extraction
  • Industrial Farming & Scaling Up
  • An Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Project Management
  • The Principles of Marketing
  • Marketing for the Cannabis Industry
  • An Introduction to Industrial Hemp
  • Cannabis Industry Roles and Recruitment

MEDICINAL CANNABIS

  • An Ancient Plant for Modern Illnesses
  • Legal Landscape
  • The Endocannabinoid System
  • Cannabinoids and Terpenes
  • Clinical Practice
  • Delivery Systems for Cannabis
  • Dosing
  • Medical Myth and Facts

SUTAINABILITY & WELLNESS

  • Permaculture & Food Security
  • Food as a Medicine
  • Cannabis edibles
  • Mindfulness
  • Soil Science
  • An Introduction to Indigenous Plant Medicine
  • An Introduction to Psilocybin and New Age Medicines

Beyond The Classroom

Real-World Experience & Industry Exposure

INTERNSHIP

There is no better way to solidify cannabis industry knowledge than by gaining hands-on experience. As part of this course, students participate in a 4-week internship with a cannabis company. This provides valuable exposure, expands practical understanding, and opens opportunities to build a professional network in the industry.

FIELD TRIPS

To further deepen learning, the course includes three field trips. Students visit cannabis farms and operations to witness real-time industry processes. Our partners include Vitacann Pharm and Druids Garden—both SAHPRA-licensed cannabis facilities—giving students front-line insight into the operations of licensed cannabis farms in South Africa.

MAIN CAMPUS

Rivonia, Johannesburg
Our serene, modern campus—featuring a fully-equipped indoor growing facility—is just 5 minutes from Sandton City and easily accessible via the Gautrain and N1 highway. It's also within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

OUTDOOR LEARNING

For outdoor practical training, we’ve partnered with the iconic Jazzfarm, located just 25 minutes from campus. Home to Fields of Green for All and cannabis activism pioneers The Dagga Couple, this space offers students weekly hands-on learning in grow tunnels and permaculture gardens.

Everything You Need to Know Before You Enroll

Course Details, Fees & Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum: Grade 12
Must be 18 years or older

Intake for 2025

Start Date: 10th September 2025

Course Fees

Upfront Payment: R31,500
Instalment Plan: R33,500

Your fees will cover:
All tuition
Industry excursions
Certificate of Completion

Not included:
Transport, food, or accommodation
Internship-related costs (e.g., accommodation, travel, meals)

Career Outcomes

Cannabis Consultant
Cultivation Assistant / Grower
Dispensary / Retail Consultant
Medical Cannabis Advisor
Compliance & Regulatory Assistant
Extraction / Processing Assistant
Cannabis Product Sales & Marketing
Entry-Level Cannabis Business Entrepreneur
Cannabis Industry Internship Placement

... and many more

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The multiple different categories and options for learning new skills, refreshing old ones or trying different challenges, and the student project resources are superb.
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