University of Nevada, Las Vegas Launches Six New Online Cannabis Career Certificate Programs
- UNLV has introduced six new online cannabis career certificate programs in partnership with Green Flower to prepare students for various roles in the legal marijuana industry.
- The programs cover key areas such as cultivation, product development, retail, regulatory compliance, medical cannabis, and include an introductory course for entry-level workers, with classes starting September 1 and new cohorts every eight weeks.
- The coursework features instruction from over 50 cannabis industry experts and grants students access to career guidance and employment resources through Green Flower’s Cannabis Career Resource Center.
- The initiative aims to provide a skilled workforce pipeline for Nevada’s cannabis industry, which supports over 11,000 jobs, while supporting UNLV’s mission through its Cannabis Policy Institute to advance education and policy research.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has launched six new online cannabis career certificate programs designed to prepare students for employment across multiple sectors of the legal marijuana industry.
Developed in partnership with cannabis education company Green Flower, the programs cover cultivation, product development, retail, regulatory compliance and medical cannabis, along with a shorter introductory course for entry-level workers.
The available programs include:
The first group of students will begin classes September 1, with new cohorts scheduled to begin every eight weeks. All courses are offered online.
UNLV said the programs feature instruction from more than 50 cannabis industry professionals and subject matter experts. Students will also receive access to Green Flower’s Cannabis Career Resource Center, which offers career guidance and employment resources.
“These new Cannabis Career Certificates are built to match exactly what employers are hiring for in each sector of the cannabis industry,” said Green Flower founder and CEO Max Simon.
Nevada’s legal cannabis industry supports more than 11,000 jobs, according to the 2026 Cannabis Jobs Report cited by UNLV.
Riana Durrett, director of the Cannabis Policy Institute at UNLV, said the partnership is intended to help students enter the industry while providing employers with a pipeline of trained workers.
“This partnership allows learners to gain the knowledge and skills they need to join the cannabis industry and provides a vital workforce pipeline for employers in this new and growing industry,” Durrett said.
UNLV established the Cannabis Policy Institute to conduct research, provide educational opportunities and help inform cannabis policy in Nevada and nationwide.