The Professional Development Institute offers a wide range of non-credit in-person and online courses designed to help you enhance your knowledge, acquire new skills, and advance your career.
The Cannabis Compliance & Risk Management Certificate provides essential training in cannabis law, licensing, and regulatory compliance. Learners gain practical knowledge of risk management, state and federal regulations, and business practices needed to operate successfully in the evolving cannabis industry.
The Business of Cannabis program prepares students to participate in one of the most rapidly growing new industries in the world. As the cannabis industry continues to develop, there will be an exponential number of opportunities for those looking to enter the industry. This industry is extremely complex, ever changing and unique, therefore, high quality education on the subject is paramount. It will provide students a huge advantage to obtain employment and setthem apart to participate in this sought-after industry.
The Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture Certificate provides comprehensive training in cannabis cultivation, production, and crop management. Designed for both novice and experienced growers, this program covers the entire process from seed to sale, including cannabis botany, genetics, and optimal growing conditions. Learners gain practical insight into indoor and outdoor cultivation techniques, sustainable farming practices, and strategies to ensure high-quality harvests. As the cannabis industry expands, demand is growing for skilled cultivators with professional training in cannabis horticulture and agriculture.
The Cannabis Product Development & Design Certificate is an online program covering cannabis science, extraction, product formulation, and branding. Students learn to develop safe, compliant cannabis products such as edibles, tinctures, and topicals while mastering packaging, labeling, and regulatory design.
The Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (VADMO) offers a new tourism leadership credentialing initiative, the VADMO Tourism Leadership Institute (VTLI). This innovative program is designed to prepare industry professionals who want to advance their careers to blend their knowledge, skills and abilities with leadership theory and business strategy.
The Certificate in Mastering Excel teaches essential skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management. Learn formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, and charting techniques to boost productivity.
The Cannabis Cultivation Specialist Certificate is a 9-week online program that teaches best practices in cannabis growing, plant care, and cultivation management. Learn the skills to succeed in indoor and outdoor grow operations or start your own cultivation business.
The Cannabis Extraction & Product Development Certificate is a 9-week online program that teaches cannabis processing, extraction, and product formulation. Learn to create edibles, tinctures, topicals, and more while mastering compliance, packaging, and branding.
The Cannabis Healthcare & Medicine Certificate is a six-month online program for healthcare providers and allied health professionals. This course builds clinical expertise in cannabis medicine, advancing knowledge of the plant’s therapeutic properties, evidence-based applications, dosing, and patient care.
The Cannabis Retail Specialist Certificate is a 9-week online program that trains learners in dispensary operations, cannabis supply chain management, and retail compliance. Gain the skills to succeed in cannabis retail, from customer service to starting your own dispensary.
