Syracuse University presents
Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management Certificate
Earn valuable experience to become an in-demand cannabis compliance professional
With a cross-disciplinary approach to key industry sectors, this program will prepare you to become an in-demand compliance professional within this fast-evolving cannabis industry. You will gain an understanding of the risks related to operating a commercial cannabis business and learn how to mitigate them with a proven Cannabis Risk Management Framework.
The cannabis industry is complex and ever-changing, making legal compliance a significant challenge for cannabis businesses of all sizes. This is why cannabis compliance professionals are in such high-demand today.
Through case studies, video lectures, and assignments that cover important topics such as navigating the changing regulatory environments, using track and trace systems, preventing money laundering, and minimizing wasted products, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the cannabis industry, the compliance needs and challenges throughout, and become empowered as a certified cannabis compliance professional.
Upon completion of this program, you’ll earn a certificate of completion from the university and a digital badge showcasing your skills. You’ll also be prepared to take the Certified Commercial Cannabis Professional (CCCP) through the Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts (ACCCE).
Additionally, you’ll be granted ACCCE membership for one year when you register for this program, which includes access to additional resources and training materials designed to help you understand the complexities and risks of the commercial cannabis industry.
3 Courses
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*following initial $750 payment
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$300
Cannabis Compliance & Risk Management Courses
Cannabis 101: History and Practice Across Industries
- History of Cannabis
- Phytocannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System
- Agriculture and Cultivation
- Enterprise
- Law and Policy
- Cannabis Medicine and Healthcare
- Careers in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management I: Cannabis Risk Management Framework
- Internal control environment
- Risk assessment
- Control activities
- Information and communication
- Training
- Assurance
- Risk program tailoring

Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management II: Risk Assessment
This course addresses risk assessment as the foundation of a well-designed risk program. The risk assessment process enables management to better identify and mitigate gaps in a commercial cannabis business’s control of activities. It is sound practice that the risk assessment is formally written and in accordance with a methodology that is easily understood by all relevant parties. Main topics covered in this course include:
- Risk assessment methodology
- Money laundering risk
- Illicit cannabis market risk
- Compliance risk
- Operational risk
- Supply chain
- Board reporting
Cannabis Creates New Careers and Skill Demands
New York is expected to add between 6,000 and 8,000 jobs over the coming year, with an average of 130 new jobs every week.
Source: Vangst Jobs Report 2023
In 2023, the state of New York is expected to reach between $500 million and $600 million in legal cannabis sales.
Source: Vangst Jobs Report 2023
In 2022, there were over 417,000 full-time employees in the cannabis industry in the United States.
Source: Vangst Jobs Report 2023
For five years in a row the cannabis industry grew by more than 27%, making it one of the fastest growing industries in the country.
Source: Leafly Jobs Report 2022

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