The best online colleges for CBD

Unless you were lost at sea the past five or 10 years, then you’ve surely noticed that lately, CBD seems to be everywhere. CBD for skincare, CBD for anxiety relief, CBD for dogs and cats, even CBD lubricants and CBD infused mattresses.

But in such a tsunami of cannabidiol, how are we supposed to make sense of it all? Online cannabis schools offer a very wide range of study programs covering everything and all things cannabis, including everything you ever wanted to know about CBD.

Here are some of the best online study programs on CBD, and what they offer.

Introduction to CBD

Completely self-paced
Unlimited access to all courses and certification programs
Access to cannabis jobs board, resume consultation

CBD & Hemp: Science, Market Trends, and Regulatory Landscape

School has a respected reputation in the industry
Real-world projects/exercises and grow demos
Access college’s job board and “resources for success”

Cannabis Education Training Course

Access to monthly webinars
Group training packages available for companies
Interactive discussion boards

Certified CBD Adviser Course

Curriculum formed by a team of experts
Hands on support during course
Deep dive into the history, science, and industry of CBD

Medicinal Cannabis and CBD Oil Diploma Course

Includes lifetime access to course material
Generous payment plans available
Graduates gain membership to the CMA

The CBD Certification Program: CBD, Physiology and Health

11 subjects covered in only two hours
Specifically designed for people looking to work in the CBD industry
Group rates available for businesses

THC University – Introduction to CBD

Who it’s best for: Learning about the benefits of Who it’s best for: Learning about the benefits of CBD and how to use it
Degrees/certificates offered: Medical cannabis core curriculum, dosage protocols and methodologies, CBD essentials and applications.
Tuition: $249 yearly subscription includes all three courses ($179.40 each for groups of 20 or more)
Accreditation: Unknown

Access to monthly webinars
Group training packages available for companies
Interactive discussion boards
Entirely developed by doctors

Flexible class hours, Good teachers, Affordable, Good career preparation

Liz H.

This is an excellent online program that helped me as a patient finally discover how to best use cannabis for healing.

Shawn G.

For a single price of $249, students can access all three of Healer’s online cannabis courses, including CBD Essentials and Applications.

All three of the courses are meant for industry professionals, healthcare providers, and cannabis users who want to better understand the inner workings of cannabis, and how to use it.

The subjects covered in CBD Essentials and Applications include what is CBD and how does it work?, receptor and ion channels, transporters and enzymes, and mechanisms, the proven therapeutic effects of CBD, other applications for CBD: addiction and cravings, brain injury, bone injury, depression, sleep, topical applications, cancer, and glaucoma, adverse effects and interactions of CBD, CBD dosing and delivery methods, and purchasing CBD products.

The courses are all based on the curriculum Healer founder Dr. Dustin Sulak, a member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians.

Students can take all of the courses online, by way of videos, short assignments and quizzes, monthly webinars, and Heler’s online education library or soage guides, vidoes, and social media content.

CBD Training Academy – Certified CBD Adviser Course

Who it’s best for: Learning the fundamentals of the science of CBD
Degrees/certificates offered: Certified CBD Adviser
Tuition cost: $997
Accreditation: None

Curriculum formed by a team of experts
Hands on support during course
A four part course that goes deep into the history, science, and industry of CBD

The CBD Advisor course is everything we needed and the knowledge we gained has really helped our business growth.

Sarah W

Getting CBD Certified is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made – our employees all have t-shirts that say “I’m CBD Certified.

Jin M

Held over just 6 hours, the Certified CBD Adviser Course is an easy and quick way to receive a comprehensive education on CBD as well as a certificate that could help open some doors in the cannabis industry.

The 4 part course includes the beginning and history of the CBD revolution, exactly what is cannabis, hemp and CBD?, balancing homeostasis with CBD, and CBD – therapeutic uses and conditions.

Over the course of the six hours, students will start with an introduction to cannabis, and then learn about cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system, intake methods, the legal history of CBD and the terpenes and flavors in CBD products – and what it all means.

Certification requires the completion of a final quiz, but the college also states that they provide hands-on support to students throughout the course.

Centre of Excellence – Medicinal Cannabis and CBD Oil Diploma Course

Who it’s best for: People who want to understand the medical applications of CBD and learn how to read and analyze CBD research
Degrees/certificates offered: Medicinal Cannabis and CBD Oil Diploma Course
Tuition Cost: £147.00 (around $200)
Accreditation: CMA (Complementary Medical Association) registered, CPD Certification Services corporate member

Includes lifetime access to course material
Generous payment plans available
Students gain membership to the CMA upon completion of the course
Curriculum includes a truly in-depth look at specific medical conditions and bodily systems and how they relate to cannabinoids.

The UK-based Centre of Excellence’s Medicinal Cannabis and CBD Oil Diploma Course is designed to “explain what exactly Medicinal Cannabis and CBD oil is, and what are its healing benefits,” according to the school.

The school also states that upon completion of the course, students “will gain an excellent understanding of the chemistry and pharmacology of the cannabis plant and the therapeutic actions of the cannabinoids, as well as learning about your body and its functions.”

The curriculum appears to be tailor made to afford students a deep look at the science and medicinal applications of CBD, and it is probably best suited for people who work in health care or who would like to examine CBD and its health effects.

The 10 module course provides a certificate upon completion, as well as membership in the Complementary Medical Association. Registration also includes lifetime access to the course materials.

The subjects covered in the study program are very extensive, and include how cannabinoids help pain, cannabinoids in cancer, cannabinoids in the immune system, and cannabinoids and mental health, among others. Each subject includes multiple parts, ranging from 4 to 7.

Alternate Medical Media – The CBD Certification Program: CBD, Physiology and Health

Who it’s best for: People training to work in the CBD industry
Degrees/certificates offered: CBD, Physiology and Health
Tuition Cost: $49.95
Accreditation: Unknown

11 subjects covered in only two hours
Specifically designed for people looking to work in the CBD industry
Group rates available for businesses that would like to boost their staff knowledge of CBD

The CBD certification program offered by Alternate Medical Media is the perfect length and price for people who want to gain a deep understanding of CBD and don’t have much time, or cannabis professionals who would like a quick and effective refresher course.

The company states that the course is specifically designed for people who are looking to work in the CBD industry, and who want not only more knowledge of CBD, but also a certificate to boost their credibility with customers, employers, and anyone else they meet in their work.

Over the 11 modules, the course covers the endocannabinoid system, the uses, side effects and benefits of CBD, and how it can be used to promote optimal health.

The course also offers group rates, which could be a great option for companies looking to boost their staff’s knowledge of CBD.

Why take an online CBD course

To get a job in the CBD industry
CBD is booming – in case you hadn’t noticed. An online education in CBD – and a certificate – can provide applicants with a leg up over the competition, as well as a credential that indicates not only their knowledge of CBD, but also how invested they are in the subject.

To become a better CBD consumer
People who use CBD for wellness purposes may wonder what exactly is in their CBD products and how and why they work. An online course can shed light on all of it, and make CBD a whole lot easier to understand and appreciate.

To gain a deeper understanding of cannabis
The days when cannabis was seen as nothing more than pot are behind us. Cannabis education courses can highlight the intricacies of the plant on a very deep level, providing students with a real appreciation of the complexity and the benefits of cannabis.

How online cannabis courses work

Most online cannabis courses have a similar structure – a series of video classes about a variety of subjects, followed by quizzes and exams that must be passed in order to receive a certificate of completion.

The vast majority allow the student to complete the course at their own pace, which makes them perfectly suited to busy professionals, students, parents, and anyone else who needs the flexibility.

The courses also typically provide students with access to student forums and a wide variety of supplementary materials. In addition, they are typically designed with an eye towards helping people break into the cannabis industry, and offer resume consulting, access to job boards, and often even mock job interviews