2024-2025 Catalog

Cannabis Retail Specialist, Certificate

Certificate—13 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1503

This program is designed to provide students with employment or advancement opportunities in a licensed retail cannabis dispensary.  Subjects taught focus on the skills and core competencies defined by the industry as most relevant for success.  Coursework consists of a blend of business, technical and cannabis-related topics so the student can effectively interact with and serve customers in a retail environment.  Students seeking employment in this industry must be 21 years or older, comply with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation requirements for the Medical and/or Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Agent Identification Card(s), and consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history record information background check as required by state law.

Required Career Courses

13 credit hours as follows:

BUS-100Introduction to Business

3

BUS-131Principles of Retailing

3

CAN-100Cannabis Introduction

1

CAN-105Cannabis Laws and Regulations

1

CAN-110Cannabis Pharmacology

2

CIS-115Microsoft Office I

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (7 credit hours)

BUS-100Introduction to Business

3

CAN-100Cannabis Introduction

1

CIS-115Microsoft Office I

3

Semester 2 (6 credit hours)

BUS-131Principles of Retailing

3

CAN-105Cannabis Laws and Regulations

1

CAN-110Cannabis Pharmacology

2

(Note: All CAN courses are offered in 8-week sessions)