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Cannabis and Consumers

cannabis and consumer

Cannabis consumers are as diverse as the plant itself with their individual needs, limitations and ideal outcomes from using cannabis. As specialists and retailers, it is important to provide the proper guidance to ensure safety and success in their experiences. This section will apply previous knowledge and new guidelines to real-world scenarios you will encounter.

Cost to complete the full badge: $599

This badge includes the following microcredentials:

Adverse effects

Everything has side-effects, including cannabis. This microcredential explores the negative side of cannabis use and misuse, the legal implications that retailers need to be aware of and how to effectively navigate any adverse reactions and experiences you or your patrons may have.

Cost: $149 // Online

Optimal Dosing

“How much should I use?” That depends on several areas that will affect the strength, length and speed of the effects. This microcredential looks at the standardized approaches to dosing and provides safe options for patrons seeking cannabis products.

Cost: $149 // Online

Consumer Profiles

What can or cannot be done in a cannabis retail store? What is advisable? What is mandatory? Why were these restrictions put in place? This section outlines the ways to operate and recommend products in a way that protects your employer, yourself, and your customers.

Cost: $149 // Online

Client Requirements

The common scenarios that trip up specialists and retailers are encountered in this microcredential . The difficult situations are walked through and the ways to approach these interactions for the ideal outcomes are explored.

Cost: $149 // Online

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A microcredential is a certification of assessed competencies that is additional, alternate, complementary to, or a component of a formal qualification.