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Cannabis Quality Management Training Program

🎓 CANNABIS QUALITY TRAINING

Cannabis Quality
Management
Training Program

Industry-specific ISO quality training designed exclusively for cannabis operators, testing laboratories, and edibles producers. Delivered through USQC's LearnPress LMS platform with interactive content, practical exercises, and industry-recognized certificates.

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📚 6

Specialized Courses

⏱ 126+

Total Training Hours

🌿 100%

Cannabis-Specific Content

🏆 USQC

Certified Completion

A Premium Learning Experience

Our LearnPress LMS platform is designed to provide an engaging and effective learning environment for cannabis professionals.

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Interactive Lessons

Video lectures, quizzes, case studies, and practical exercises designed for cannabis industry professionals.

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Access training on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile. Learn at your own pace, anywhere, anytime.

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USQC Certificate

Earn an industry-recognized USQC certificate upon course completion, verifiable through our online portal.

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Expert Instructors

Courses developed and delivered by USQC's cannabis quality and ISO certification specialists.

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Progress Tracking

Real-time progress dashboards, module completion tracking, and assessment score monitoring.

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Lifetime Access

Enrolled students retain lifetime access to course materials, including all future content updates.

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Discussion Forums

Engage with instructors and fellow cannabis quality professionals in moderated course discussion forums.

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Downloadable Resources

Access SOPs, checklists, templates, and reference documents tailored to cannabis quality management.

Cannabis Quality Training Courses

Six comprehensive courses covering every aspect of ISO quality management for the cannabis industry. Click any course to explore the full curriculum.

🌿 CQM-101 Foundation

Cannabis Quality Management Foundation

ISO 9001 for Cannabis Operators

⏱ 16 Hours 📚 8 Modules ⭐ 4.9/5

The essential starting point for cannabis quality professionals. This course provides a thorough grounding in ISO 9001:2015 principles as applied to cannabis cultivation, processing, and distribution — covering quality management system design, documentation requirements, and implementation strategies specific to the cannabis industry.

$450 per participant

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Ideal for:

Quality Managers, Operations Managers, Compliance Officers, Cultivation Directors

  • 1. Introduction to ISO 9001 & Cannabis Quality (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 2. Context of the Organization & Stakeholder Needs (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 3. Leadership, Policy & Quality Objectives (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 4. Planning: Risk Management & Opportunities (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 5. Support: Resources, Competence & Documentation (5 lessons, 2h)
  • 6. Operations: Cannabis Production Controls (5 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 7. Performance Evaluation & Internal Auditing (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 8. Improvement: CAPA & Continual Improvement (4 lessons, 2h)

🔬 CLQ-201 Intermediate

Cannabis Laboratory Quality Management

ISO/IEC 17025 for Testing Labs

⏱ 24 Hours 📚 10 Modules ⭐ 4.8/5

Designed specifically for cannabis testing laboratory personnel, this course covers the full requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — from technical competence and method validation to impartiality requirements and proficiency testing. Participants learn to implement and maintain an accreditation-ready laboratory quality management system.

$650 per participant

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Ideal for:

Lab Directors, Analytical Chemists, Lab Quality Managers, Testing Lab Staff

  • 1. ISO 17025 Structure & Cannabis Lab Accreditation Landscape (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 2. Impartiality, Confidentiality & Structural Requirements (3 lessons, 2h)
  • 3. Resource Requirements: Personnel & Equipment (5 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 4. Method Validation for Cannabis Potency Testing (6 lessons, 3h)
  • 5. Measurement Uncertainty in Cannabis Analysis (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 6. Sampling, Handling & Chain of Custody (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 7. Proficiency Testing & Inter-Laboratory Comparisons (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 8. Reporting Results & Statements of Conformity (3 lessons, 2h)
  • 9. Complaints, Nonconforming Work & CAPA (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 10. Internal Audits & Accreditation Assessment Preparation (5 lessons, 3.5h)

🔍 CIA-301 Advanced

Cannabis ISO Internal Auditor

Lead Internal Audits Across ISO Standards

⏱ 32 Hours 📚 12 Modules ⭐ 4.9/5

This advanced course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to lead internal audits of ISO management systems within cannabis organizations. Learn audit principles, managing an audit program, and reporting findings effectively across multiple ISO standards.

$850 per participant

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Ideal for:

Quality Managers, Compliance Officers, Lead Auditors, Management Representatives

  • 1. Introduction to Internal Auditing & ISO Standards (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 2. Audit Principles & Managing an Audit Program (3 lessons, 2h)
  • 3. Audit Planning & Preparation (5 lessons, 3h)
  • 4. Conducting On-Site Audit Activities (6 lessons, 4h)
  • 5. Generating Audit Findings & Nonconformities (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 6. Audit Reporting & Follow-up (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 7. Auditing ISO 9001 Requirements (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 8. Auditing ISO 14001 Requirements (3 lessons, 2h)
  • 9. Auditing ISO 45001 Requirements (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 10. Auditing ISO 22000 Requirements (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 11. Auditing ISO 17025 Requirements (3 lessons, 2h)
  • 12. Integrated Management System Auditing (4 lessons, 2.5h)

🍔 CFS-201 Intermediate

Cannabis Food Safety Management

ISO 22000 for Edibles Producers

⏱ 20 Hours 📚 9 Modules ⭐ 4.7/5

Focusing on ISO 22000 principles, this course provides edibles producers with the tools to implement a robust food safety management system. Covers hazard analysis, critical control points (HACCP), traceability, and allergen management specific to cannabis-infused products.

$550 per participant

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Ideal for:

Edibles Production Managers, Food Safety Officers, Quality Assurance Staff, Product Developers

  • 1. Introduction to Food Safety & ISO 22000 (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 2. Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) in Cannabis Facilities (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 3. Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) (5 lessons, 3h)
  • 4. Operational PRP & Traceability Systems (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 5. Emergency Preparedness & Response (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 6. Control of Monitoring & Measuring Equipment (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 7. Food Safety Management System Verification (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 8. Allergen Management & Cross-Contamination Prevention (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 9. Product Recall & Withdrawal Procedures (3 lessons, 1.5h)

👷 CWS-201 Intermediate

Cannabis Workplace Health & Safety

ISO 45001 for All Cannabis Operators

⏱ 18 Hours 📚 8 Modules ⭐ 4.8/5

This course focuses on implementing ISO 45001 to create a safe and healthy work environment in cannabis operations. Covers hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness specific to cultivation, processing, and dispensary settings.

$500 per participant

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Ideal for:

Safety Officers, HR Managers, Operations Supervisors, Facility Managers

  • 1. Introduction to ISO 45001 & OHS Management (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 2. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment in Cannabis (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 3. Legal & Other Requirements for Cannabis Safety (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 4. Operational Control & Emergency Preparedness (5 lessons, 3h)
  • 5. Incident Investigation & Nonconformity Management (4 lessons, 2.5h)
  • 6. Worker Participation & Consultation (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 7. Performance Evaluation & Monitoring (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 8. Continual Improvement in OHS Management (3 lessons, 1.5h)

♻️ CEM-201 Intermediate

Cannabis Environmental Management

ISO 14001 for Cultivators & Processors

⏱ 16 Hours 📚 7 Modules ⭐ 4.7/5

This course guides cannabis cultivators and processors through the implementation of ISO 14001, focusing on environmental performance improvement. Topics include waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency, and compliance with environmental regulations specific to the cannabis industry.

$450 per participant

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Ideal for:

Cultivation Managers, Environmental Officers, Sustainability Coordinators, Operations Managers

  • 1. Introduction to ISO 14001 & Environmental Aspects (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 2. Legal & Other Requirements for Cannabis Environmental Compliance (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 3. Environmental Objectives & Planning (4 lessons, 2h)
  • 4. Resource Management & Operational Control (5 lessons, 3h)
  • 5. Emergency Preparedness & Response (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 6. Performance Evaluation & Monitoring (3 lessons, 1.5h)
  • 7. Continual Improvement in Environmental Management (3 lessons, 1.5h)

Recommended Learning Paths

Tailor your learning journey with our expert-designed course sequences.

Quality Management Professional

Ideal for those aspiring to lead quality initiatives in cannabis operations.

  • 1. CQM-101: Cannabis Quality Management Foundation
  • 2. CIA-301: Cannabis ISO Internal Auditor
  • 3. (Optional) CLQ-201: Cannabis Laboratory Quality Management
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Compliance & Safety Specialist

For professionals focused on regulatory compliance, occupational health, and environmental impact.

  • 1. CQM-101: Cannabis Quality Management Foundation
  • 2. CWS-201: Cannabis Workplace Health & Safety
  • 3. CEM-201: Cannabis Environmental Management
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Edibles & Food Safety Expert

Specialized training for those involved in the production of cannabis-infused edibles and beverages.

  • 1. CQM-101: Cannabis Quality Management Foundation
  • 2. CFS-201: Cannabis Food Safety Management
  • 3. (Optional) CIA-301: Cannabis ISO Internal Auditor
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What Our Students Are Saying

Hear from cannabis professionals who have advanced their careers with USQC training.

"The CQM-101 course was a game-changer for our cultivation facility. The practical insights into ISO 9001 helped us streamline our processes and significantly improve product consistency. Highly recommend!"

— Alex R., Cultivation Manager

"As a lab director, achieving ISO 17025 accreditation is paramount. The CLQ-201 course provided invaluable guidance and practical tools that made the accreditation process much smoother. Excellent content and instructors."

— Dr. Sarah L., Lab Director

"The CIA-301 course transformed my understanding of internal auditing. I now feel confident leading audits across multiple ISO standards, which is a huge asset for our multi-state operation."

— Mark T., Quality Assurance Manager

Ready to Advance Your Cannabis Career?

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