
Seeds to Needs Cannabis Certificate Program
Seeds to Needs Cannabis Certificate Program
School of Innovative Learning
Location: Lincoln, Online, Crete
Degree Type: Non-Degree
After the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing commercial hemp, the cannabis industry is projected to become a multi-billion-dollar industry by 2023. Doane University’s Cannabis Studies program is designed for those seeking an in-depth understanding of the cannabis industry and providing the credentials needed to enter this new workforce.
Our non-credit bearing certificate courses are available through the EdX portal. All courses are accessed online. You may audit a partial version of this course for free, however, to access the full course and receive a certification of completion you must pay a fee. Courses are self-paced and available at any time.
- No prerequisites or prior knowledge needed
- Students do not need to enroll as a Doane University student
- Students may enroll for all classes or only those of interest to them
- After passing all three courses, students receive a program certificate
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Program Information
Career Paths
DoaneX offers three (3) certificate courses that cover all aspects of the emerging cannabis industry.
Cannabis Cultivation and Processing
Cannabis Compliance, Testing, and Research
General Overview of Cannabis and the Industry's Outlook and Professions
Faculty



What You Will Learn
- Cannabis plant and industry history
- The difference between marijuana and hemp
- Cannabis breeding, cultivation, and harvesting techniques
- Post-harvest cannabis processing and extraction methods
- U.S. regulations, testing, and compliance in farming, processing, and making consumer-facing products in the cannabis industry
- Professions in the cannabis industry
The Doane Difference

Recognition from Industry Leaders
"[Doane's] certificate program provides the necessary foundations and credentials to enter this vastly growing industry.” - Frank Taylor, CEO of AgriScience Labs

At the Forefront of Growth
This industry is the fastest-growing job sector in the country. The sustained job growth requires a skilled workforce for this rapidly growing industry.

Set Up for Immediate Industry Immersion
"[Doane's] certificate program [...] provides the necessary competencies to enter the cannabis industry.” - Dave Hanson, CEO and President of Precision Plant Molecules