As Deputy Director of NORML Canada—the nation’s longest-standing cannabis reform advocacy non-profit—I believe it is of utmost importance that relevant, ethical, high standard resources are available in our communities order to create and maintain a healthy cannabis industry. As a member of the Program Advisory Committee in consultation with the Centennial College Cannabis Cultivation and Processing program, I can attest that this program is devised based on the input from a diverse set of industry experts. This Centennial College program is geared to those who wish to learn about cannabis cultivation, and will empower students with the knowledge and skills to enter the legal cannabis industry."
-Andy Lee, Deputy Director - NORML Canada, Program Advisory Committee participant to Centennial College
"The Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Program at Centennial College gives students an extensive overview of the legal cannabis landscape in Canada. From the history of cannabis prohibition and roots of medicinal cannabis access to the regulations and processes that make up the current legal framework, the programs’ curriculum has been structured to ensure students have a strong understanding of the past, present and future of the cannabis space. With opportunities for both theoretical and practical learning, graduates can expect to be well equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the dynamic cannabis industry."
-Abigail Sampson, Board Member, NICHE Canada, Program Advisory Committee participant to Centennial College
"The centennial cultivation and processing program was an amazing learning experience. After being in cannabis culture for decades, I still found great value in the content provided by the program. The program is structured well, introducing students to the historical, cultural and legal components of cannabis, before delving deep into cultivation and processing concepts for a comprehensive offering. The program delivers theory and practicality simultaneously, as students participate in internships at licensed commercial cannabis facilities while doing class work. Learning how legal cannabis facilities are operated and the connections developed within that environment were invaluable to me, and I found the instructors and facility staff to be great, friendly and open resources to lean upon. I would highly recommend the Centennial College Cannabis Cultivation and Processing program to anyone searching for greater knowledge about cannabis and the legal cannabis industry."
-Daniel Kowalewski, Graduate of the Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Program
"The Cannabis Cultivation and Processing program at Centennial College gives an excellent introduction to the topic, passionately taught with content and a pace suitable for the inquisitive to the scholarly student. I enjoyed how it was self-paced enough for you to do it on your own time but still had a schedule to track. The courses and individual modules were clear and coherent. The graded discussions with fellow classmates, research papers and presentations, module activities and practical field placement training with Licenced producers made this program a wholesome insightful learning experience.
The instructors and administration staff at Centennial College make sure that students are top priority. Administration staff in the Part-time faculty are commendable, welcoming, and knowledgeable.
On completing this 3-semester program, I am glad that I chose Centennial College because it has the best balance of tutoring, program delivery, competent mentors, tuition pricing, administration focused on student success, the right partnerships and a clean reputation with employers. "
Nithin Kular, Graduate of the Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Program