Cannabis Certifications for Real Dispensary Work
Trusted by learners and dispensary teams since 2014
Certification benefits
Certificate included
Download and share with employers.
Mobile friendly
Learn anywhere and pick up where you left off.
Quizzes and scenarios
Practice with store level examples.
Resume support
Present your skills with confidence.
How certification works
1) Get the complete package
2) Learn and practice
3) Earn your certificate
Complete the cannabis certifications package to earn the Herbal Risings Principles and Standards certificate.
What is included
Budtending 101
Budtending 102
Concentrates Specialist
What you will learn
- Cannabis form factors and effects
- Dosing basics and common customer goals
- Compliance awareness and ID checks
- POS and inventory basics
- Customer experience from greeting to goodbye
Professional skills
- Product matching with clarity and care
- How to talk about terpenes and onset
- Handling tough questions without medical advice
- Upselling the right way
- Resume and interview prep
Your Principles and Standards certificate
New job seekers
Budtenders on the rise
Managers and trainers
Get certified and feel job ready
FAQ
Yes—if you’re trying to land a dispensary job or level up fast. A cannabis certification signals verified training in product knowledge, customer experience, and basic compliance. Hiring managers scan resumes for relevant training, so the credential can shorten ramp time and improve interview confidence.
Most states don’t require a certificate to sell cannabis, but some require state worker permits or badges. Herbal Risings provides education and skills training, not a government license. Always follow your local laws and employer policies.
A certification (like Herbal Risings’ Principles & Standards certificate) proves you completed structured training. A license/permit is issued by a state agency when required. Certifications help you get hired and perform well; licenses satisfy legal eligibility where applicable.
Most learners complete Budtending 101 in a day or so, and finish the complete package (101, 102, and Concentrates Specialist) within a few days at a comfortable pace. Courses are self-paced and mobile-friendly, so you can start/stop anytime.
Primarily Budtender/Dispensary Associate, and it also supports roles like Inventory, Reception/ID, Cashier, and Product Specialist. The coursework builds customer service, product matching, POS basics, and compliance awareness—skills managers value on day one.
Herbal Risings has trained learners and teams since 2014. While no education can guarantee a job, managers often appreciate candidates who show documented training and store-ready skills. You’ll receive a downloadable certificateyou can add to your resume and LinkedIn.
When you complete Budtending 101, Budtending 102, and the Concentrates Specialist course, you earn the Herbal Risings Principles & Standards Certificate—a credential that showcases verified cannabis retail education.
No. This is education only. You’ll learn how to talk about products responsibly—without giving medical advice—and how to defer to store policy and local regulations.
101: product forms, effects, dosing basics, ID/compliance awareness, customer flow, and POS fundamentals.
102: deeper customer conversations, matching products to goals, handling tough questions, and upselling the right way—without crossing into medical claims.
Extract types, hardware (vape carts, dab tools), storage & safety, and how to educate customers on onset and potency. It positions you as the go-to person for dabs and cartridges.
Yes—short checks for understanding throughout, plus assessments at the end. Passing unlocks your downloadable certificate.
Grab the Complete Certification Package to access Budtending 101, 102, and Concentrates in one purchase and earn the Principles & Standards certificate:
https://herbalrisings.com/product/cannabis-certifications-principles-standards-complete-course-package/