The University of Lynchburg’s Professional Development Institute has expanded its cannabis certificate program by adding four new courses. The programs were developed in partnership with cannabis education company Green Flower. They are noncredit courses and not associated with the University of Lynchburg’s curriculum.
The four new courses offered through the PDI are Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management, The Business of Cannabis, Cannabis Product Development and Design, and Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture.
Lynchburg announced the launch of its Cannabis Medicine and Healthcare program in March. According to John Zinn, the PDI’s executive director, the Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine certificate program contributed to the launch of PDI.
“We began with the Healthcare and Medicine certificate because it aligns well with our degree offerings in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences,” Zinn said. “Given the robust interest in that program, it makes sense for us to expand our offerings to more broadly support workforce development across the Commonwealth.”
Daniel Kalef, chief growth officer at Green Flower, agreed. “When we launched our partnership with [the] University of Lynchburg and the Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine program, we were confident it would be well received, and we were right,” he said.
“With the four new programs, the University is in a position to make a lasting impact on both the industry and residents in Virginia and beyond, especially for those looking to understand every aspect of the industry.”
The six-month programs prepare students for a career in the industry and are offered 100% online and instructor-led. Enrollment is open now, with start dates available in September, November, and January.
Learn more about the PDI’s cannabis programs here.
