The cannabis industry is one of the most exciting and forward-thinking industries in the U.S. More than two-thirds of the states have legalized medical cannabis while nearly two-dozen have given the green light to recreational consumption. That means there are opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to open dispensaries.
If that sounds like you, what do you think it will take to pursue your dream? We can tell you this much: you will need more than money to start a dispensary. You are also going to need serious cannabis training. You are going to need the confidence, ambition, and courage the training provides.
A Business That Is Still Evolving
Your first challenge as a cannabis entrepreneur is operating a startup within a business that is still evolving. Remember that cannabis is regulated at the state level. What applies in one state may not apply in another. There is also the real possibility that the federal government will either legalize or reschedule cannabis. Either way, any such moves will have a definite and profound impact on the industry.
For you, opening your own dispensary is a dream come true. But you need to know what you are doing before you invest a single penny. When you have the right information, you can move forward with confidence. You can apply for your license knowing that you have what it takes to succeed. Furthermore, being trained and certified in cannabis dispensary operations gives you a leg up when approaching investors for financial assistance.
It’s More Than Just a Plant
Cannabis is more than just a plant you grew up hearing about from your friends. It has become a cultural staple with a life of its own. How does that translate to the training you need to open a dispensary? For starters, you need to know all the basics including cannabis strains, delivery methods, cannabinoid and terpene combinations, and so on.
You need to know how the cannabis industry gets from cultivation to retail sales. You need to be familiar with the basic concepts of running a cannabis business. You can learn everything you need to know to get started through our Cannabis Dispensary Operations course.
This is a 13-hour self-paced course that provides access to learning materials for 12 months. You work your way through each of the five modules at your own pace, learning all the fundamentals of operating a dispensary business. The course covers things like:
- Cannabis laws in the U.S. and Canada
- Cannabis business operations
- Cannabis dispensary careers
- Differences between medical and recreational dispensaries
- The history of cannabis, the industry, and its products
It is entirely possible to obtain a state license and open a dispensary without any training whatsoever. But with training and subsequent certification, you have a distinct advantage over the competition. You have the courage, resolve, and confidence that only a good training program can provide.
Contact Us to Learn More
Legalized cannabis is literally changing the world in which we live. It is an industry with a bright future ahead of it. You can be a part of it by opening and operating your own dispensary. We can help you get there by providing the online training you need to get started.
For more information about our Cannabis Dispensary Operations course, send a message to info@protrain.edu. You can also send a message to enroll@protrain.edu. If you have already made the choice to enroll. Be sure to check out our other cannabis courses as well. We are here to help you launch an exciting career in cannabis.
