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New York's recreational cannabis retail industry is gaining momentum. The 2021 passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act has expanded the market for legalized cannabis and cannabis-related products, opening the door to a whole new set of well-paying jobs throughout the state. Whether you are interested in budtending, sales, management (or all three!), this microcredential helps you develop the business skills you need to succeed. Instructor-led classes will cover retail management, merchandising, storeroom operations, cost control, customer service, and cannabis science—giving you a broad and comprehensive background in as little as one semester. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for work in the growing cannabis industry.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
Inaugural recipient of the Business Council of NYS Workforce Innovation Award