About
eCornell’s Medicinal Cannabis Cornell Certificate Program in Ithaca, New York, explores medicinal cannabis history, legislation, chemistry, extraction, the endocannabinoid system, pharmacology, and product development. It prepares participants to understand cannabis applications, growing and extraction methods, drug metabolism, product testing, and FDA drug approval processes, and leads to a Medicinal Cannabis Certificate from Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The program is delivered online over approximately three months through five sequential short courses, with asynchronous work, facilitated discussions, live online sessions, and three to five hours of weekly study. The program is intended for individuals aged 21 and above; familiarity with college-level biology or chemistry and some background in basic pharmacology or botanical or plant biology support successful participation.
At a glance
- Format: ONLINE
- Next start: Jan 6, 2027
- Leads to: Medicinal Cannabis Certificate from Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Organization
eCornell
eCornell is a Cornell University professional education institution in Ithaca, New York, offering training through AI 360 Certificate, Data Science Certificate, Cybersecurity Certificate, Business Analytics Certificate, Human Resources Management Certificate, and Mechatronics Certificate programs. Its occupational fields include artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, business, human resources, engineering, marketing, hospitality, healthcare, law, leadership, and public administration. Programs are available online or in person and are designed for working professionals and organizations. Courses are developed by Cornell faculty and may include facilitated discussions, live sessions, real-world projects, and feedback from expert facilitators. The institution also provides certificates, courses, workshops, degree programs, and programs for teams, with learning options that can fit different schedules.