CannaReps CEO explains how team training increases sales and how we keep your employees engaged with ever-new cannabis products.
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Recognized by the industry. Made for professionals and passionate connoisseurs.
Budtenders are the most influential people in shaping the cannabis industry. When they are given the tools and tangible skills to effectively help customers, they become effective at their job and more passionate about cannabis and serving their customers. Budtenders create a community of customers that results in increased loyalty, referrals, and growth.
Training strengthens your team culture and enables a consistent customer experience. When your team is empowered with the compliant language and shares the same foundational knowledge, they can work together to efficiently serve all types of customers. That means a customer shouldn’t wait to talk to a knowledgeable person.
A trained and knowledgeable cannabis guide that has mastered product appreciation and best practices.
Register anytime, learn at your own pace, complete your exam when you’re ready.
Your course access never expires.
Self-guided, interactive online learning
Go at your own pace: certify yourself in 1 day, over a weekend, or take as long as you like!
What you get in the program:
PLUS live Study Hall sessions with our instructors and community for 6 months!
Easy employee onboarding as you grow
Lock in your team pricing now so it never increases!
Empower each team member with the most up-to-date cannabis knowledge as you grow. Deliver a consistent and confident experience that your customers can count on.
Establish a company culture of product knowledge, science, and cultural awareness that builds your organization. Quickly and conveniently onboard new members as your team grows.
Get everything in the self-guided online program including all the video course content and Cannabis Sommelier Level 2 Certificate of Completion
Industry professionals benefit greatly in our Study Hall sessions where we discuss the latest science and products on the market with other students and alumni
Certify your entire team in 1 day!
The preferred team-building and employee onboarding training experience where we customize the content to your company’s needs.
Your entire team can learn all at once, and ask instructors live questions throughout the day.
Private customized sessions and industry expert insights for your entire team.
Learn how to give appreciation and respect to the ancestry, history and culture of cannabis from around the world by being able to identify its lineage and grade its quality.
Break down the various cannabinoids and chemicals that the plant can produce.
Learn the solvent-free and solvent-based extraction methods and the potency ranges of each product type.
Learn to provide safe guidance with each consumption method.
Learn about the endocannabinoid system and entourage effect. Gain an understanding of why cannabis effects people differently and the medical contraindications for cannabis use.
Learn how to distinguish between low, medium, and high-quality cannabis. Identify potential issues with bud contamination and problematic bud.
Learn the compliant language and approach to guide cannabis consumers safely and effectively. Know how to engage with anyone on cannabinoid potency, terpene profiles, ancestry, and production method.
For the best learning experience, we recommend you acquire your own cannabis to use as learning samples with the toolkit and digital resources we provide. A list of recommended cultivars will be provided to you after you complete your enrolment.
Not able to obtain cannabis? Don’t sweat it. You can still learn with our videos and Study Hall sessions. Just like a cooking show, you don’t need all the ingredients on hand to learn how to cook a dish.
“Novice, intermediate or expert—regardless of your cannabis knowledge, CannaReps will educate you, engage you, and leave you feeling excited and better informed for you part in the industry. Inspirational speakers, hands-on learning, and a course unlike any other!”
📢 Listen to what Mitchell has to say about our Team Training program!
Mitchell Flann – Retail Training Manager of West Coast Cannabis Store / Hierarchy Brands
Your company may be eligible for a training cost reimbursement, provided by provincial government programs. Select programs are listed below. Provinces not listed here may also qualify for reimbursement — please check with your provincial body.
Job Grant BC: https://www.workbc.ca/Employer-Resources/BC-Employer-Training-Grant/What-is-the-B-C-Employer-Training-Grant.aspx
CannaReps is eligible for the BC employer training program provides financial assistance for employers who wish to purchase training for their employees. It’s available to any business (small, medium, big) planning to deliver training to existing and new employees. Employers are eligible to receive up to $300,000 per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31). Reimbursement amounts vary between 60% and 100% depending on the training stream.
Privately operated stores. Wholesale and distribution control through AGLC
The legal age of consumption is 18+
If you want to work in Alberta here are the requirements:
If you work in the recreational market, there are some regulations you should know, for example, you’re not allowed to:
Job Grant Alberta:
https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job-grant.aspx
CannaReps training is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant. It provides direct financial assistance for employers who wish to purchase training for their employees. It’s available to any business (small, medium, big) planning to deliver training to existing and new employees.
Employers only need to contribute a minimum of ⅓ of the total training costs for existing employees. If hiring and training an unemployed Albertan, up to 100% of training costs could be covered, up to $15,000 per trainee.
Only private retailers are operating. Regulated by AGCO
Wholesale and distribution are controlled by the Ontario Cannabis Store.
The legal age of consumption is 19+.
If you want to work in the cannabis industry you only need to be 19+ and do the Cannsell certification.
If you work in the recreational market there are some regulations you should know, for example, you’re not allowed to:
Job Grant Ontario: http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/cojg/
CannaReps courses are eligible under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG). It provides direct financial assistance for employers who wish to purchase training for their employees. It is available to any business (small, medium, big) planning to deliver training to existing and new employees.
Employers with 100 or more employees need to contribute 1/2 of the training costs. Small employers with less than 100 employees need to contribute 1/6 of training costs.
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The master educator of the CannaReps crew, Adolfo brings 20+ years of experience as a grower, community organizer, researcher, and consultant in the cannabis industry. Whether you’re an eager student or an industry veteran, Adolfo inspires people to adopt the ‘eternal learner’ mindset when it comes to cannabis because he believes that it can change lives and help communities heal when we treat the plant and its users with respect and understanding. Adolfo’s advocacy for dispensaries, clients, and deeper research in cannabis often see him at the head of the room, presenting his research and moving public policy forward.
Julie provides exemplary cannabis education and helps cannabis companies deliver the ultimate customer experience. Breaking barriers comes naturally to Julie, as the first Canadian female Apple Expert trainer, and the pioneer that obtained the first cannabis compassion club business license in Canada, while winning Lift industry awards 3 years in a row. As one of the rare women of colour CEO’s in the industry, Julie is humbly committed to removing stigmas, building community, and increasing industry standards for high-quality products and compassionate service.
If you’re a beginner who’s curious about the budding industry, a current industry professional who’s looking to brush up on cannabis product knowledge, or an entrepreneur looking to expand their knowledge—this course is the right answer for you! We give you solid, proven, evidence-based data that is as up-to-date as possible so you leave the class with all the top information.
The Cannabis Sommelier Level 1 program is great for beginners as the content provides critical and foundational concepts to understanding cannabis. We have had many cannabis “newbies” take the course and by the end, they feel empowered and confident in their cannabis knowledge. As this is a comprehensive program, you don’t need to do any additional reading or study prior to the program. A list of recommended articles, publications, and books to further your knowledge is provided in our references section.
Our Cannabis Sommelier courses were originally developed for in-person learning in a classroom setting where learners can study cultivars hands-on. This year, we’ve redeveloped Cannabis Sommelier Level 1 into an online course and packed it with even more valuable content.
This new delivery format gives us three advantages:
This is a hybrid of an online course and live training. The core content is offered on our website where you get a combination of videos, hands-on activities, quizzes, and reference hand-outs. The live component is our bi-weekly Study Hall sessions which we have not been able to offer our alumni community until now. The fun and relaxed sessions is where you get to the latest updates on all things cannabis—directly from our instructors. Ask all your questions, connect with other learners, and stay up-to-date on the latest cannabis products and science. Not only does Adolfo deliver extra bonus content every session, but this is also a great networking opportunity for those interested in the cannabis industry!
Yes, this course is available internationally, and we already have students across the USA and around the world. (If our checkout doesn’t ship to your country, send us an email!)
One of the hurdles that you may encounter is your ability to access cannabis depending on the laws applicable to your state or country. However, you don’t need to have cannabis on hand to enjoy the program, as you can still learn by watching us complete the demonstrations. Regardless of your ability to access cannabis, we send you a Cannabis Sommelier Kit. (The kit does not contain any cannabis)
Bulk registrations for Cannabis Sommelier Level 1 can be purchased in quantities of 6 or more at $297 CAD. You’ll be sent unique codes to enrol each team member now or in the future as your team grows. Contact us at trainmyteam@cannareps.ca for more information.
This is a self-paced course, with a total of 8-10 hours of instructional lessons. All the topics are broken down into mini-lessons so you can stop for a break after each lesson or activity. The best experience is to take the course in sequence as the course is designed in a building block style where each lesson is a foundation for the next. The last lesson ties in all the learning provided in previous sections.
We believe so strongly in our courses that you will gain knowledge and confidence about cannabis for your own consumption and guidance for others. If you feel that you are unsatisfied with the course content and that it did not add value to your understanding of cannabis, please contact us within 30 days and we will give you a refund minus the cost and shipping of the Cannabis Sommelier kit (valued at $89) as you get to keep it.
We are considering offering parts of Level 2 content online such as the lectures and theories in the near future so please stay tuned. The interactive and sensory development components are impossible to conduct online as there is a large component of smelling and handling products—many of which are difficult to find on the market. There are also regulatory restrictions preventing us from shipping out cannabis products and we must adhere to them.
Level 2 is a very fun and interactive experience, where it is worth meeting and learning with other cannabis community members. The activities we have designed include group work and the discussions among the students are very valuable to cement your learning. We hope to be able to host Level 2 sessions in select cities across Canada this fall.
Be sure to subscribe to our mailing list for course date announcements.
Age verification required to ensure students are of legal age to access Cannabis.
18+ in Alberta, 21+ in Quebec, 19+ in all other Canadian provinces, 21+ in the USA.
WAIVER & RELEASE (the “Release”)
This event is conducted by CannaReps Consulting Ltd. (“CannaReps or Company”). Please read and submit below.
I am an attendee at an event hosted by CannaReps (the “Workshop“). I release CannaReps from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me while participating in the Workshop.
I understand and agree that:
CONFIDENTIALITY
Any confidential or proprietary information or material relating to the Company’s operations or business which I obtain from the Company or its officers, employees, agents, suppliers or customers or otherwise by virtue of my participation with the Company or by the Company’s predecessor. Confidential or proprietary information or material includes, without limitation, the following types of information or material, both existing and contemplated, regarding the Company or its parent, affiliated or subsidiary companies: corporate information, including contractual licensing arrangements, plans, strategies, tactic, policies, resolutions, patents, trademarks, printed or digitized materials, handouts and brochures. Including any marketing information including sales, investment and product plans, customer lists, strategies, methods, customers, prospects and market research data. Including trade secrets; technical information, including drawings, designs, personal information (the “Confidential Information”).
I understand that the copyright and proprietary interest of any material provided to me belongs to CannaReps. All shared experiences from the Workshop are to remain confidential and private. I agree not to disclose any of the information learned during the Workshop outside of the Workshop except with others who attend the Workshop. I will not use any audio or video recording equipment during the Workshop, unless CannaReps approves of the recording and filming by providing prior written consent. I understand that any audio or video recording made during the Workshop is the property of CannaReps. I will not use CannaReps’ information for business or commercial purposes, without first obtaining the prior written consent of CannaReps.
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INDEMNITY
I agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CannaReps, its officers and directors, employees and its affiliates and their respective successors and assigns and each other person, if any, who controls any thereof, against any loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any and all expenses whatsoever reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation commenced or threatened or any claim whatsoever) arising out of or based upon any false representation or warranty or breach or failure by me to comply with any covenant or agreement made by me herein or in any other document furnished by me to any of the foregoing in connection with this transaction.
CONSENT
Notwithstanding the immediately preceding paragraph, I consent to and grant CannaReps, the Workshop, and its assignees, the right to photograph and record me, my name, voice, appearance and likeness and other material furnished by me for use on trusted online media which include, but are not limited to, their website and social media pages. My hereby release said matter in perpetuity to CannaReps without prejudice and acknowledge that this consent is freely given without expecting compensation.
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PRIVACY POLICY
Protecting your privacy is important to CannaReps. This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) set outs the ways in which we use your information and how we ensure its protection.
CannaReps will only collect personal information (“Information”) that will allow us to provide, enhance, market or improve our events and services. Information is collected by means of registration for any CannaReps sponsored event or service. Information collected may include name, age, gender, address, email address, payment information, and geographical information.
CannaReps may share Information. CannaReps retains the right to share Information and other statistics with our partners, prospective advertisers, and other third parties for the purposes of improving, protecting, enhancing, and promoting our events and services. CannaReps may also disclose information to our affiliates, agents, contractors, and service providers in order to facilitate the functioning and maintenance of our events and services. We will not sell any information to advertisers or other third parties.
This Privacy Policy only covers the treatment of Information and other non-identifiable information gathered by CannaReps. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of any third-party services. CannaReps does not take responsibility for the content or privacy policies of any third parties. CannaReps recommends that you review the privacy policies of any third-party service providers or events you access, use, or register for through our events or services.
This Privacy Policy has been established to help you understand our commitment to protecting your privacy. CannaReps reserves the right, at any time, to change or replace any portion of our Privacy Policy. You will be notified of any changes, if we believe, they materially impact your experience at our events or services. Continued use of our services after any change to the Private Policy constitutes an acceptance of those changes.
By submitting this Release and providing Information during the registration process, including the Exhibitor’s Agreement, you consent to the collection and use of your Information for these purposes.
If you have any questions or concerns please email us at info@cannareps.ca.
