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BudTending 101

BudTending 101

Ready to become a cannabis expert? BudTending 101 covers everything you need to know to confidently recommend products, understand customer needs, and provide exceptional service. Whether you want to work in the industry or just impress your friends with your cannabis knowledge, this is the ultimate course. Complete all lessons and pass the final certification exam to earn your BudTending 101 certification! 🌟

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Responsible Emmanuel Godinez
Last Update 04/17/2026
Completion Time 8 hours 31 minutes
Members 4
Advanced Practical Career
  • Section 1: The Role of a Budtender
    3Lessons · 32 min
    • What Does a Budtender Do?
      10 xp
    • Customer Service in the Cannabis Industry
      10 xp
    • Cannabis Laws and Compliance Basics
      10 xp
  • Section 2: Product Knowledge
    5Lessons · 1 hr 2 min
    • Flower: Strains, Quality, and Freshness
      10 xp
    • Concentrates and Extracts: A Budtender Guide
      10 xp
    • Edibles, Tinctures, and Topicals for Every Customer
      10 xp
    • Accessories and Consumption Devices
      10 xp
    • Common Myths & Misinformation in Cannabis
  • Section 3: Advanced Customer Service
    6Lessons · 1 hr 32 min
    • Helping First-Time Cannabis Users
      10 xp
    • Handling Difficult Questions and Situations
      10 xp
    • Upselling with Integrity: Product Pairings
      10 xp
    • Recommending Products for Sleep, Pain, and Anxiety
    • Dosing Guidance: Start Low, Go Slow
    • Customer Scenario Role-Plays
  • Section 4: Cannabis Plant Science & Chemistry
    6Lessons · 2 hr 4 min
    • Anatomy of the Cannabis Plant: A Budtender's Primer
    • Cannabinoids Deep Dive: Major & Minor Compounds
    • Terpenes: The Aroma, Flavor, and Effect Framework
    • Flavonoids & The Full Chemical Picture of Cannabis
    • Reading & Understanding Product Labels
    • How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • Section 5: The Endocannabinoid System
    5Lessons · 1 hr 29 min
    • The Endocannabinoid System: Your Body's Master Regulator
    • CB1 and CB2 Receptors: Where Cannabinoids Act
    • Endogenous Cannabinoids: Anandamide and 2-AG
    • Clinical Relevance: What the ECS Means for the Customer
    • Section 5 Knowledge Check: The Endocannabinoid System
  • Section 6: Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids & the 2018 Farm Bill
    5Lessons · 1 hr 20 min
    • The 2018 Farm Bill: What It Changed and Why It Matters
    • Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Legal Line
    • Delta-8, Delta-9, THCA, and the Legal Landscape
    • State Laws, Age Restrictions, and Shipping Compliance
    • Talking to Customers About Legality and Safety
  • Final Exam
    1Lessons · 30 min
    • BudTending 101 Final Certification Exam
      10 xp
  • Section 7: Understanding Cannabis Concentrates
    1Lessons ·
    • Understanding Cannabis Concentrates: A Complete Course