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Licensing Programs

Official State-Recognized Training Pathways

We are the officially recognized training provider mandated by NCRC/CLA to deliver required education for every license applicant. Our training ensures you are fully compliant with the Cannabis Act & Regulations — whether you’re staff, operator, grower, clinician, or entrepreneur.

The Official Gateway to Your Cannabis License

Mandatory

Certification from the Academy is required before any license application can be submitted.

Recognized

All programs are officially aligned with the Cannabis Act & Regulations.

Inclusive

Designed for farmers, herbalists, entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors alike.

Progressive

Structured training levels guide applicants from basic readiness to advanced expertise.

Licensing Programs

Select the program that fits your role. Each program combines core modules (required across roles) with specialist modules tailored to your license.

Programs vs roles with required core modules and specialist modules
Role / Profession Recommended Program Core Modules (Required) Specialist / Additional Modules
Staff, core personnel, admin CannBase CC-101, HS-102, SEC-103, QAC-104
Physicians, pharmacists, clinicians CannCare CC-101, HS-102, QAC-104 MD-401, PH-402, RD-204 (optional), TR-205 (if transport)
Cultivators, agricultural producers CannGrow CC-101, HS-102, GA-201, SEC-103, QAC-104 PX-202 (if processing), WD-207, TR-205 (transport)
Lounge, hospitality, service staff CannServe CC-101, HS-102, SEC-103 CL-208, CL-230, RE-220, QAC-104
Laboratory / testing / QA personnel CannLab CC-101, HS-102, QAC-104 LB-206, RD-210, SEC-103, WD-207
Distributors, brokers, trade / commerce CannBiz / CannTrade CC-101, SEC-103 BR-260, TR-205, TR-240, QAC-104
Herbalists, traditional healers CannHerbal CC-101, HS-102 TH-410, GA-201 (basic), QAC-104

Recognized by Industry & Government

Endorsed by leading institutions, government agencies, and industry experts committed to shaping the future of legal cannabis

Featured Pathways & Upcoming Cohorts

Are you staff, support, or administrative personnel?
Start with CannBase

CannBase – Core Permit & Compliance
📅 Next cohort begins: October 27

Your first step into Dominica’s legal cannabis industry
✔ State-endorsed credential
✔ Focused, practical training + exam
✔ Required before applying for any license

Are you a physician or clinician?
Discover CannCare

CannCare – Healthcare Specialization
📅 Next cohort begins: October

Your pathway to excellence in health & therapeutic cannabis
✔ State-endorsed credential for medical professionals
✔ Rigorous clinical & regulatory training + exam
✔ Required credential before prescribing roles

Take the next step towards your future in the legal cannabis industry

Institutional Authority & Compliance

We are the state-validated training provider, authorized to issue the mandatory credentials required by NCRC/CLA. Each training enrollment includes a revenue share to NCRC, reinforcing our regulatory alignment and legitimacy.

All pathways align with Dominica’s Cannabis Act & related regulations. Our curriculum is developed to satisfy the training and competency requirements of every license category.

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