Included with the book

Dispensary Job Fast Track

The online companion course to How to Get Hired at a Dispensary. If you have the paperback or Kindle edition, you can request access to the full course at no additional charge.

  • 22 lessons
  • 5 quizzes
  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced
  • Phone, tablet or desktop

Who it’s for

A practical, beginner-friendly course for people preparing to apply for an entry-level dispensary job, such as a budtender or retail associate.

First-time job seekers

Learn how dispensaries work and what they look for before you apply.

Career changers

Turn retail, hospitality or customer-service experience into a strong dispensary application.

Interview preparation

Practice common budtender interview questions and learn how to answer them clearly.

Dispensary jobs have minimum age rules, often 21, and many states require workers to register with the state. Check the rules where you plan to work.

What you’ll learn

Five short modules, each ending with a quiz.

Module 1

The Dispensary Hiring Blueprint

  • How the cannabis industry is structured
  • The most common entry-level dispensary jobs
  • What hiring managers look for
  • Where job opportunities are

Module 2

Budtender Job Basics

  • What budtenders do all day
  • Essential skills
  • Customer service in a dispensary
  • ID checks and compliance basics

Module 3

Cannabis Product Basics

  • Indica, sativa and hybrid labels
  • Flower, edibles and concentrates
  • THC and CBD
  • An introduction to terpenes

Module 4

Getting the Job

  • Where dispensaries hire
  • How to apply
  • Asking about jobs in person
  • Mistakes that get applicants rejected

Module 5

Interview Prep

  • Common budtender interview questions
  • How to structure your answers
  • What to wear
  • Applying without cannabis experience

Course at a glance

22 lessons · 5 quizzes

  • About 1.5 hours of reading (estimated)
  • 80% needed to pass each quiz, up to 10 attempts
  • Learn at your own pace on any device
  • Certificate of completion when you finish

How to get your course access

The course is included with the book. There is nothing else to buy.

  1. Get the book

    Buy How to Get Hired at a Dispensary on Amazon, in paperback or for Kindle.

  2. Sign in or create your free account

    Use your own Herbal Risings account. Each account gets its own access, progress and certificate.

    Create a free account  ·  Sign in

  3. Request access

    Tell us where you got the book and answer one question from inside it. No order number is needed.

    Request course access
  4. We review your request

    Every request is checked by hand. Once it is approved, the course appears in My learning.

  5. Learn and earn your certificate

    Complete all 22 lessons and pass all 5 quizzes to receive your certificate of completion.

Certificate of completion

When you finish every lesson and pass every quiz, you receive a certificate of completion you can download as a PDF. Each certificate has a verification link that an employer can check.

This is an independent certificate from Herbal Risings showing that you completed the course. It is not a state license, permit or agent card, it is not issued or accredited by any government agency, and it does not guarantee employment.

Questions

Do I need to pay for the course separately?

No. The course is included with the book at no additional charge.

Does the Kindle edition count?

Yes. Paperback and Kindle readers can both request access.

Why is there a question from the book?

It helps us confirm that the request comes from a reader. Every request is then reviewed by a person.

How long does access last?

Once approved, the course stays in your account so you can learn at your own pace.

Who do I contact with questions?

Email support@herbalrisings.com.

Herbal Risings provides cannabis career education. We do not sell cannabis or operate a dispensary. Course content is for education only and is not legal or medical advice. Cannabis laws vary by state and change often.