The University of Illinois Springfield,
Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) presents

Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture Certificate

The knowledge professional legal growers need to succeed.
Payment Plans Available

Cannabis agriculture is a complex but rewarding process. One that takes insightful understanding to achieve successful results. This non-credit program provides both novice and experienced growers with the accurate information needed to effectively engage in cannabis production, management, and cultivation.

In six months, you’ll learn how to care for cannabis plants, study cannabis botany and genetics, and explore plant growth techniques. As you gain experience, you’ll elect to specialize in the indoor or outdoor grow track with immersive and experiential learning opportunities to work hands-on with hemp or dioecious plants.

In the past, cannabis horticulture has been stigmatized, with a lack of industry standards resulting in misinformation. Here, you’ll have access to accurate and informative learnings from expert growers, as you develop a portfolio of work and earn a credible cannabis qualification.

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3 Courses

8 weeks each

100% Online

Instructor led, asynchronous

Full Payment Option

$2,500

Installment Option

$350/month*
*following initial $750 payment

Save My Seat

$300

Payment Plans Available

Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture Courses

Cannabis 101 : History and Practice Across Industries

An in-depth introduction to cannabis, across history, culture and industry. From botany to business practices, including Cannabis Law & Policy, FDA regulation, and an exploration of medical cannabis, including the biochemistry of phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids.

  • History of Cannabis
  • Phytocannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System
  • Agriculture and Cultivation
  • Enterprise
  • Law and Policy
  • Cannabis Medicine and Healthcare
  • Careers in the Cannabis Industry 
Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture I: Plant Care and the Vegetative Cycle

Explore the cultivation process and life cycles of the cannabis plant. Coursework includes botany, genetics, seed germination, and the development of a hospitable growth environment.

  • Botany and Genetics
  • Seeds, Germination, and Transplanting
  • Cloning
  • Soil and Growing Media
  • Cannabis Light Sources
  • Watering Essentials
  • The Vegatative Cycle
Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture II: The Flowering Cycle and Maximizing Yields 

Focus on the cannabis flowering cycle, in relation to plant metabolism, reproduction, and growth. Review strategies for dealing with environmental challenges, and techniques for harvesting, processing and storage. The course culminates with a final portfolio of resources for responsibly building and managing a grow site.

  • Cannabis Plant Chemistry
  • Introduction to the Flowering Cycle
  • Pests, Diseases, and Threats
  • Harvesting and Drying
  • Trimming and Processing
  • Curing and Storage
  • Industrial Hemp

Expert Cannabis Educators

Expert Cannabis Educators

Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture features expert instruction from pioneering cannabis cultivation professionals, and respected horticultural experts, including leaders in cannabis plant nutrition, commercial cultivation experts and specialists in sustainability.

The Highest Standards for Online Learning

Our curriculum is developed by a team of instructional design and interactive technology experts, utilizing theory-to-practice teaching methods designed to deliver expert education that can be applied in a real world setting.

Derek Gilman
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Green Flower host, second-generation grower, and cannabis connoisseur.

David White, Ph.D.
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A specialist in ecosystem restoration and sustainability with a Ph.D. in Medicine from Edinburgh University in Scotland.

Kyra L Rude
Manager, RinCon-Vitova Insectories, Inc.

Guest lecturer and specialist in biological pest control and organic farming and gardening methods. She holds a Biology degree from Purdue University.

Cannabis Creates New Careers and Skill Demands

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IN SALES IN THE STATE OF IL

In 2022, Illinois recorded 1.5 Billion in adult-use sales.

Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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ILLINOIS CANNABIS JOBS AND COUNTING

As of February 2023, Illinois reported 29,925 cannabis jobs.

 

Source: Vangst 2023 Jobs Report

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FULL TIME JOBS

In 2022, there were over 417,000 full-time employees in the cannabis industry in the United States.

Source: Vangst 2023 Jobs Report

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JOB GROWTH

For five years in a row the cannabis industry grew by more than 27%, making it one of the fastest growing industries in the country.

Source: Leafly Jobs Report 2022

Your Schedule
Designed using online learning best practices. Perfect for working professionals.
Employer Network Access
When you complete the program, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits designed to help you land your dream job.
Official University Certificate of Completion
Upon completion you will earn a certificate from UIS CAPE.

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