HARRISBURG, Pa. – HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, and Green Flower, the leader in cannabis education, are proud to announce the launch of a new suite of online cannabis career certificate programs.
Featuring more than 50 cannabis industry leaders and subject matter experts, these new online programs include updated courses, accessible pricing and robust career support through Green Flower’s Cannabis Career Resource Center, all designed to help people start or advance their cannabis careers.
The new suite includes six online programs that align with the cannabis industry’s most in-demand job sectors, creating a clear, credible path for students to enter the industry:
- Cannabis Associate Certificate – Provides a comprehensive foundation in cannabis policy, plant science, industry sectors and compliance essentials, giving students the knowledge and vocabulary employers expect when hiring
- Cannabis Cultivation Specialist – Prepares students for cultivation roles across indoor, outdoor and greenhouse environments
- Cannabis Product Development Specialist – Teaches students how to develop cannabis products from extraction to finished goods, including concentrates, edibles, beverages, topicals and more
- Cannabis Retail and Sales Specialist – Equips students with product knowledge, sales skills and operational best practices to succeed in dispensary and brand sales roles
- Cannabis Compliance Specialist – Trains students to manage compliance across cultivation, retail and manufacturing operations
- Medical Cannabis Specialist – Equips students to guide safe and effective cannabis use, preparing them for roles in clinics, dispensaries and other patient-focused settings
Recognizing that education alone isn’t enough for career success, Green Flower and HACC provide every certificate student with access to the Cannabis Career Resource Center, which offers:
- Continuing Education Hub – Additional resources covering résumé and interview support, leadership development and cannabis entrepreneurship
- Employer Access – Direct links to vetted cannabis companies actively hiring for in-demand roles
- Exclusive LinkedIn Community – A private group for students and alumni to connect, collaborate and grow professionally
“These new cannabis career certificates are built to match exactly what employers are hiring for in each sector of the cannabis industry,” said Max Simon, CEO and Founder of Green Flower.
“We’re proud to collaborate with Green Flower to deliver high-quality medical cannabis education to our students,” said Leslie Boon, HACC’s executive dean of the School of Liberal Arts. “These new certificate programs deliver the specific skills and industry knowledge that help those interested in Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis industry stand out and find jobs in this competitive, fast-growing field.”
The first cohort begins Jan. 13, 2026, with new start dates offered every eight weeks. For more information, please visit: cannabiseducation.hacc.edu
About HACC
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is the first and largest of Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges. HACC offers approximately 100 career and transfer associate degree, certificate and diploma programs to approximately 12,000 students. Also, the College serves students at its Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York campuses; through virtual learning; and via workforce development and continuing education training. For more information on how HACC is uniquely YOURS, visit hacc.edu. Also, follow us on X (@HACC_info), follow us on Instagram (@HACC_edu), like us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HACC64) and use #HACCNews.
About Green Flower
Founded in 2014, Green Flower is the industry leader in cannabis education, empowering thousands of professionals, regulators, and businesses with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the legal cannabis industry. Green Flower’s content and technology platform powers cannabis education programs at leading universities and colleges nationwide and provides learning and compliance solutions for cannabis companies of all sizes.
