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A Budtender is the guru of knowledge in the dispensary and wears many hats. A Budtender must know the ins-and-outs of how cannabinoids work in the body in order to match a customer’s pain level to the best strain for their symptoms. This course discusses what it takes to become a licensed and knowledgeable Budtender in this ever-evolving climate of cannabis legalization. We also discuss easy and safe ways to make concentrates such as oils, waxes, and budders, as well as edibles and tinctures by exploring different preparation methods. Finally, we introduce you to various job opportunities, job markets, and industry standards and practices.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the basics of cannabis and how to consume it
- Recall the essentials of proper customer service, marketing, and product knowledge
- Recognize the basics behind making capsules, edibles, and topical remedies
- Describe the foundations of legalizing cannabis
- Identify activities and jobs in cultivation, processing, and dispensing
Cannabis Budtender Module 1
The Budtender's Role
- The Modern Cannabis Industry
- What a Budtender Actually Does
- The Dispensary Team
- Becoming a Certified Cannabis Budtender (CCBT)
- Professionalism from Day One
Cannabis Budtender Module 2
Botany Basics & Cannabinoids
- Meet the Plant
- Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid
- Trichomes: Where the Magic Happens
- What Are Cannabinoids?
- THC — The Intoxicating One
- CBD — The Non-Intoxicating Partner
Cannabis Budtender Module 3
Terpenes & How Cannabis Works
- What Are Terpenes?
- The Major Terpenes
- Aroma, Flavor, and Effect
- The Body's Balancing System
- CB1 and CB2 Receptors
- Endocannabinoids vs. Plant Cannabinoids
Cannabis Budtender Module 4
Cannabis Products I
- Flower
- Pre-Rolls and Infused Pre-Rolls
- Concentrates Overview
- Concentrate Forms
- Vape Cartridges and Dabbing
Cannabis Budtender Module 5
Cannabis Products II
- Edibles and Beverages
- Serving Sizes and Label Math
- Tinctures and Sublinguals
- Topicals and Transdermals
- The "I Took Too Much" Conversation
Cannabis Budtender Module 6
Consumption Methods, Dosing, & Safe Use
- Consumption Methods Compared
- Onset and Duration Cheat Sheet
- Dosing and Titration: Start Low and Go Slow
- First-Time and Low-Tolerance Customers
- Risks and Harm Reduction
Cannabis Budtender Module 7
Serving Every Customer & Cannabis Law
- Medical vs. Recreational Customers
- The Consultation Framework
- Reading the Customer
- The Legal Landscape
- Medical and Adult-Use Frameworks
- Age Verification and ID Checks
Cannabis Budtender Module 8
Responsible Vending & Dispensary Operations
- Responsible Vendor Principles
- Preventing Diversion and Straw Purchases
- Recognizing Intoxication and Over-Service
- Point of Sale and Tracking Sales
- Cash Handling
- Inventory, Storage, and Freshness
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion and be prepared, in part, to sit for the NCCB Cannabis Budtender (CCBT) certification exam.
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player