CannSell Standard
The CannSell Standard Certification is the most well-known and widely used official cannabis retail training program in Ontario, approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Additional Course Information
If you want to become a budtender and work in a legal cannabis store, or need a certification for cannabis retail, this is the course that is required before your first day of work.This 4-hour foundational course provides everything you need to know to safely sell cannabis, follow Ontario regulations, and deliver a responsible customer experience.
Why Choose the CannSell Standard Training Program?
The course is an essential foundational training program for new cannabis professionals. It includes:
Cannabis basics,science and safety
Product categories and forms of ingestion
In-depth information on edibles, oils and concentrates
How products affect the body, including onsets and durations
Risk education & safety protocols
Cannabis laws across Canada and in Ontario
Built for retail environments, course modules include:
Retail operations
AGCO store compliance
Navigating diverse customer interactions
Recognizing impairment
Refusal-of-sale procedures
Key Course Highlights
AGCO-approved training
Valid certification for ALL Ontario cannabis retail store employees
Self-paced online format (mobile, laptop, tablet or desktop)
Digital certificate + verifiable badge
4 hours of content + exam
25-question final exam (score of 80% or higher required to pass)
Includes cannabis laws, safety, product knowledge & responsible sales
Who Needs the CannSell Standard Course?
Becoming a budtender in Ontario
Applying for any cannabis retail job
Opening or managing a cannabis store
Seeking a certification to sell cannabis for other job placements
Syllabus
Module 1: Cannabis Biology & Product Education
Includes information on cannabinoids (like THC andCBD), categories (Indica, Sativa and Hybrid), terpenes, strains, product formats, and consumption methods.
Module 2: Cannabis Effects, Risks & Impairment
Focuses on onsets and durations, routes and rates of absorption, forms of ingestion, risk factors and recognizing impairment.
Module 3: Federal & Ontario Cannabis Laws
Key topics include the Cannabis Act, AGCO rules, retail licensing, purchase limits, and safety regulations.
Module 4: Responsible Cannabis Retail Practices
Features information on age verification, store protocols, refusing sales, preventing intoxication, and guiding customers.
Module 5: Cannabis Retail Requirements
Practical insights on compliance checklists, reporting duties, operational rules, and staff responsibilities.
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