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Education
Learn about cannabis in all its forms, delve into the plant’s taxonomy and explore the human endocannabinoid system.
Education Courses
Whether you’re new to the world of cannabis, an active user or just curious, these courses will introduce you to nearly every aspect of this ever-emerging alternative therapy.
From the history and anatomy of the plant to its myriad uses to current laws and legislation governing usage around the world, you’ll learn more than just the basics about cannabis.
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An Introduction To Medical Cannabis
An introduction to cannabis for medical purposes through a look at the basic therapeutic properties of the plant.
20 Points
Exploring Trichomes And Cannabinoids
An examination of cannabis’ primary chemical compounds, including a breakdown of the most active agents (THC, CBD, others: THCA, CBN, CBG).
20 Points
Simplifying Cannabis Strains And Breeding
An overview of cannabis strain classifications by category of indica, sativa and hybrid, with notes on their therapeutic distinctions.
20 Points
Breaking Down Breeding And Concentrates
An exploration of the world of cannabis concentrates, including tinctures, topicals, shatter, wax and oil.
20 Points
Counterweight: Cannabis and the Developing Brain
A crucially important theme in cannabis education, the topic of youth will be explored in this course, which will also investigate some of the potential hazards of early use, and prospective benefits of cannabis treatment.
20 Points
Exploring Beneficial Bugs and Insects
This course will outline the exciting topic of beneficial bugs and insects. Used to destroy pests in the most organic fashion possible, beneficial bugs are of interest to cannabis cultivators, researchers and, for curiosity's sake, even average consumers.
20 Points
Exploring the Significance of Strain Names
When you buy a bosc pear, you know what to expect. The same can be said for honeycrisp apples, red plums, and butterhead lettuce. But with cannabis varieties, the picture is a lot murkier.
20 Points
Exploring the Topic of Organic Cannabis
This course will look at the question of whether organic cannabis exists, and also tour some of the most popular grow mediums in this area.
20 Points
Investigating Pests and Diseases
One of the least popular topics under the cannabis banner, pests and disease are important aspects of cultivation. This course will look at the most notorious offenders, including powdery mildew, thrips, aphids and spider mites.
20 Points
Looking at the State of Vertical Growing
Saving space and cultivating plants in the most efficient manner possible has quickly become a priority for many residential and commercial growers, many of whom are now using vertical growing to accomplish their goals.
20 Points
Understanding the Difference Between Concentrates, Isolates and Distillates
Providing insight into the types of products being made under these three banners, this course will navigate the worlds of cannabis concentrates, isolates and distillates.
20 Points
Getting To Know The Scents And Science Of Terpenes
A look at the organic compounds that give cannabis strains unique smell and taste properties, including a definition of the entourage effect.
20 Points
Exploring The Anatomy Of The Cannabis Plant
An overview of the cannabis plant’s basic anatomical components: leaves (sugar and fan), stem, nodes and female flowers.
20 Points
Cutting Through The Confusion Of Cannabis Taxonomy
A synopsis of cannabis sativa’s genus classification, with a conclusion, backed by Dr. Ethan Russo, that cannabis is solely one species.
20 Points
Unpacking The Complexities Of Cannabis Products
A celebration of the versatility of cannabis therapy through a look at the diverse range of products available to patients.
20 Points
A Brief History Of The Cannabis Plant
A journey to the roots and through the history of the cannabis plant, in the context of its use for therapeutic means.
20 Points
Exploring The Legal Cannabis Industry
An introduction to the business of cannabis, looking particularly at the legality of both medical and recreational cultivation and sale.
20 Points
Canadian Cannabis Laws And Legislation
A summary of cannabis drug policy the world over, with a lens fixed on legislation in Canada.
20 Points
An introduction to vegetation
A little-known aspect of cannabis cultivation is the vegetative cycle. Between propagation and flowering, the vegetation period allows cannabis plants to grow its stature and strength before producing buds. Many growers prolong this period to lengthen their plants and, often, increase the yield of their crops.
20 Points
Understanding cannabis cultivars
Focusing on the geographic regions that have produced the world’s most renowned and notorious strains. This course will focus primarily on the traditional roots of cannabis cultivars, but will also explore contemporary practices in North and South America, and across Europe.
20 Points
Understanding the basics of flowering
An exploration of the flowering cycle of the female cannabis plant, from the end of vegetation to the beginning of harvest. This course will also look at the basics of maintaining plants during the flowering cycle.
20 Points
Investigating the post-harvest process
Explore one of the most overlooked aspects of cannabis cultivation – the importance of post-harvest. In addition to a look at the process, this course will also look at rudimentary and industrial trimming equipment.
20 Points
The basics of cannabis breeding
An overview of cannabis breeding, this course will introduce readers to this nuanced and important aspect of the industry, while looking at the benefits of cannabis breeding to consumers.
20 Points
Drying and curing cannabis flowers
Explore the process of drying and curing cannabis flowers. This course will explain the significance of properly drying and curing to achieving quality cannabis.
20 Points
Germinating seeds and propagating clones
This course will examine the basics of germinating cannabis seeds and propagating clones. In addition, readers will also learn to start the grow cycle, select seeds, and propagate cannabis clones.
20 Points
The Legality of Cannabis Across the Globe
This course will look at the legality of adult-use cannabis and also provide an overview of the countries that permit the use of cannabis for medical purposes.
20 Points
Higher Learning: A Crash Course on Cannabis Colleges
As one of the industry’s latest developments, cannabis is now being offered as a topic of study. Tour some of the campuses offering these courses and get an overview of the cannabis-based programs available.
20 Points
Safeguards for Savvy Homegrowers
While there is a simplicity to starting a basic homegrow, doing it properly is another question altogether. This course will explore some safeguards for both installing and maintaining a homegrow.
20 Points
A Primer on the Endocannabinoid System
A misunderstood aspect of human biology, the endocannabinoid system binds cannabinoid receptors in the mammalian nervous system. This course will examine all aspects of the system, including the fact that, to this day, it remains something of an enigma.
20 Points
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