AFRICAN CANNABIS UNIVERSITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COOPERATIVE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM (CEMT)
Cannabis and Hemp Specialty Certification I (CHSC1)
8-Week Integrated Certification Program – classes begin 2 June 2026 on Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm – 9pm Ghana time with graduation online on 1 August 2026
Deadline to Apply is 23 May 2026
The African Cannabis University (ACU) and Cooperative Executive Management Team (CEMT) presents the Cannabis and Hemp Specialty Certification I (CHSC1) is an 8-week educational and industry development program designed to prepare students, farmers, investors, researchers, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs for opportunities within the medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp sectors.
Week 1 — Introduction to Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp
• Introduction to medicinal cannabis and hemp
• History of cannabis and hemp industries globally
• Medicinal applications and herbal medicine systems
• Rastafari Council and the Religious Rights Conversation and Cannabis in Ghana
Week 2 — Natural Resources, Biodiversity, and Agroecology
• Natural resources and biodiversity
• Soil systems and ecosystem management
• Agroecology principles
• Soil Regeneration and Agroecology Design for Sustainable Farming and Climate Change
• Importance of Organic Farming and Value Addition for Ghana Farmers
Week 3 — Cultivation Techniques and Master Grower Operations
• Cannabis and hemp cultivation systems
• Greenhouse and indoor production
• Irrigation systems
• Pest and disease management
• Master Grower and the Tools, Equipment, and Resources Needed for High-Value Grow
Week 4 — Ghana Cannabis Regulations, Policy, and Cooperative Development
• Ghana cannabis laws and regulations
• Licensing frameworks
• Compliance systems
• Political Advocacy for Fair Legislation and How to Mobilize Cooperatives for the New Industry
• Diaspora Relationship Development for Business Opportunities on Both Sides
Week 5 — Land Usage, Digital Agriculture, and Smart Farming Technologies
• Cannabis and hemp land usage planning
• GIS mapping and farm planning
• Satellite systems and crop monitoring
• Precision agriculture
• Agro-Innovation Through Digital Tools and Satellite Systems for Crop Analysis and Maintenance
• HempTech and Digitized Platform Launch for Cannabis Farmers in Ghana
Week 6 — Cannabis Oil Production, Hemp Processing, and Value Addition
• Cannabis oil extraction fundamentals
• Hemp processing systems
• Packaging and branding
• Hemp Concrete and Value-Add Products for Construction Industry and Senegal Case Study
• Hemp Textiles and the Fashion Industry
Week 7 — International Markets, Export Readiness, and Diaspora Investment
• Global cannabis market overview
• International regulations and compliance
• Export readiness
• Global Cannabis Market Competition and How to Navigate Entry to the Cannabis Market for Ghana Farmers
• Offtakers, Foreign Market Regulations, and How to Get Started
• USDA Resources for American Diaspora Investors Looking to Educate or Invest in Ghana
• Connecting with Government Agencies for Ease of Moving and Repatriating to Ghana for Business Opportunities in the Sector
Week 8 — Quality Assurance, Branding, Industry Culture, and Final Integration
• Hemp testing and laboratory systems
• Quality assurance protocols
• Product marketability
• The Importance of Businesses and the Value Chain of Agriculture Equipment to Shipping to Business Networks
• Intersection of Music, Hip-Hop Culture, and Youth Influence in Cannabis Sectors in Ghana
Program Delivery Format
The program combines online lectures, industry presentations, practical demonstrations, networking opportunities, and in-person engagement sessions.
Certification Requirements
Participants must attend at least 80% of classes and successfully complete program participation requirements.
Important Disclaimer
This educational program does not promote illegal cultivation, use, export, or sale of controlled substances. All educational materials are intended for legal agricultural, medicinal, industrial, research, and policy applications.
SKU: ACU8WK1
