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 Compliance and Risk Management program prepares learners to participate in the ever-changing compliance and risk landscape surrounding the cannabis industry. It has become increasingly difficult to approach cannabis from a compliance and risk standpoint as the federal government and individual states have implemented differing laws regarding its sale and usage. This program will tackle these issues by breaking down complicated legal terminology, highlighting important court cases, and explaining key regulations regarding business development within the 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 and Horticulture program prepares learners to actively engage in the complex process of cannabis production, management, and cultivation. Cannabis has only recently started to break through the unjustified stigma that surrounds it but, unfortunately, there is still a surplus of misinformation regarding the plant. These inaccuracies are especially prevalent concerning the optimal growing conditions that cannabis needs in order to thrive. This program is specially designed to target this misleading information and will provide both novice and experienced growers with insight regarding every aspect of the cultivation process from seed to sale. As this exciting industry develops, there will be an increasing demand for well-versed growers and cultivators who have an extensive understanding of how to produce high quality cannabis.
The Cannabis Product Development and Design program is a comprehensive exploration of the cannabis industry, offering a multidisciplinary approach that covers key areas such as extraction, product development, and design. This program provides learners with a well-rounded understanding of the cannabis genus and its diverse applications throughout history, culture, and industry.
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.
This 9-week online certificate program provides a thorough understanding of the cannabis industry and best practices in cultivation. You'll be prepared to start a career in cannabis cultivation, contribute to indoor or outdoor grow operations, or even launch your own cultivation business.
This 9-week online certificate program covers cannabis extraction, product development, and safety. Learn to create edibles, tinctures, and topicals while mastering compliance, packaging, and branding. Gain industry expertise through expert-led lessons and earn a Cannabis Retail Specialist Certificate upon completion.
The Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine program advances the knowledge and practice of cannabis medicine for healthcare providers and allied health professionals by improving their understanding of cannabis’s medical properties.
This 9-week online certificate program covers the fundamentals of the cannabis supply chain and provides the essential skills for success in cannabis retail. Whether you’re looking to build a career in dispensaries, work in retail, or launch your own dispensary, this program equips you with the credibility and expertise to thrive in the cannabis industry.
