Online training course aimed at cultivation assistants and industry professionals, offering in-depth knowledge of the plant and key management techniques for professional cultivation of medicinal or recreational cannabis. With increasing legalization worldwide, the demand for qualified specialists is growing, and more and more companies in countries where cannabis is legalized are seeking trained professionals.

This course is Ideal for those who want to approach professional cultivation and enhance skills that can be directly applied in the job market.

With a scientific approach, participants will learn how professional cultivation works and how to manage it efficiently. We address all the most important topics, from strain selection to soil management, from lighting and ventilation to harvest and post-harvest.

The course has a total duration of more than 24 hours of training with experts in the field. At the end of each class, there will be a test to verify the skills acquired. Upon completion of the course, a certificate of participation will be issued.

When you start the course, you have 3 months access to the Academy to see the lectures, delve into the materials, and learn at your own pace.

Course Content

Introduction to the plant

• Botany of cannabis
• Plant physiology
• Mineral nutrition: Micro and Macro elements
• Stages of plant life
  – Germination
  – Vegetative stage
  – Flowering

Comparing environments and cultivation methods

• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Greenhouse
• Hydroponics
• Aeroponics
• Coco substrate
• Soil
• Rock wool
• Hybrid systems

Cultivation management

• Environmental parameters
• Temperature
• Relative humidity
• Air exchange and movement
• Lighting
• Water parameters and management
• Measurement and detection tools
• Chronograms and calendars

Propagation from Seed

• Features
• Pros and cons
• Hints on breeding
• Recognizing the quality of seeds
• Germination
• Seed storage

Propagation from Cuttings

• Characteristics of the mother plant
• Pros and cons
• Ideal environment for the mother plant
• Tools for preparing cuttings
• Selection of cuttings
• Care and maintenance of cuttings

Cannabis fertilization

• Characteristics of Mineral and Organic fertilization
• How to choose between solid fertilizers and liquid fertilizers
• Nutrient deficiencies and excesses in the plant
• Fertilization chart, how to read and apply it
• Crop Steering and Precision Irrigation with Athena

Lab

• The importance of analysis in cannabic products
• NIR Spectroscopy and Analysis with Ambra Lab
• Measuring Potency with Purpl Scientific
• Tissue Culture with Micro Hemp

Super Soil e Living Soil

• Differences
• Living soil biology and symbiosis with plants
• Soil regeneration techniques
• The importance of water
• Ingredients
• Pros and cons

IPM (integrated pest management)

• Introduction to IPM in cannabis
• Main crop threats: pests, viruses and viroids, fungal and bacterial pathogens
• Defense strategy in IPM
• Pest management
• Organic defense
• Biological fight
• Diagnostic techniques and useful tools

Pruning

• Introduction to pruning
• Tools needed
• Benefits
• Main pruning techniques: topping, fimming, lollipopping, defoliation, supercropping, LST, mainlining.
• Timing
• Mistakes to avoid

Safe set up

• Safety of workers
• Electrical Safety and Fire Prevention
• Hygiene and Environmental Contamination Control.
• Co2 and ozone management
• Quality Control and Contaminants

Harvest and post-harvest

• Collection: timing and tools needed
• Differences according to the final product and useful tips
• Trimming and product processing
• Drying
• Curing

Introduction to GACP and GMP certifications

• What they are and why they are needed in the cannabis industry
• Difference between cultivation and product processing
• Impact on quality, safety and traceability

Environmental Control and Automation in Cultivation Systems

• Traceability Systems and Environmental Control Devices with TrolMaster

Case History

• Real-World Experiences and Case Studies

The Instructors

Alessio Fabbro
Plant Biotechnologist

Jose Lopez
Facility Advisor, Athena

Davide De Rossi
Founder, Ambra Lab

John
Global Sales Manager, Purpl Scientific

Francesco Cangiulli
Head of Cultivation

Pedro Coves
Cultivation Advisor

Marco Bianco
CEO, MicroHemp

Jouke
CEO, Seedstockers

Gastón Puw Muñoz
Technical Support – Project Manager, TrolMaster

After enrollment

Within 24 hours of your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email with all the instructions to access the CannabisJobs Academy. In addition, for the first 100 enrollees, we will send you the tracking details as soon as your Athena Starter Kit is ready to be shipped.

Are you a company in the industry and want to train your staff? Contact us to find out B2B rates.