The Introduction to the Cannabis Industry
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Cannabis & Hemp
"The Introduction to the Cannabis Industry" (ICI), will provide you with a thorough and comprehensive background of the history, science, regulations, and business opportunities of the cannabis industry. This course will help position us at the forefront of this booming industry that is predicted to reach $22.6 billion within five years. We are here to equip you with the knowledge to excel in the cannabis economy!
ICI will examine:
- The longstanding relationship that cannabis has had with societies and communities for thousands of years all across the world;
- The different uses and value that was derived in each continent over time;
- Examine the public policy and regulatory journey of cannabis from prohibition to legalization;
- Local and global market, policy, and regulatory analysis;
- Financial metrics for the various forms of cannabis including: medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, and industrial hemp;
- Concluding with links to valuable resources for individuals and businesses exploring investment into the industry.
Your Instructor
VP of Research & Development at Aloha Brands Inc.
Opie Sidhu has over a decade of experience in the Cannabis industry allowing him to provide a level of detail rarely seen in the Cannabis sphere. Mr. Sidhu brings +10 years of specializing in the hemp and cannabis industry. Previously, he has been the Research Officer for The Centre for Cannabis Learning & Education (CCLE). Prior to that, he held roles as the Policy Analyst with Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Citizens and Immigration Canada (CIC) Officer, Policy Analyst for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Department of Canada (AANDC).
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction
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StartTimeline of Cannabis History
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StartHistorical Path of Cannabis
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StartPrehistoric Evolution of Cannabis
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StartAsia
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StartSouth Asia
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StartEurope
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StartMiddle East
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StartAfrica
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StartSouth America
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StartCaribbean
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StartNorth America
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Start"War on Drugs" - Start of Global Prohibition
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StartReferences