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Are you interested in growing commercial cannabis but intimidated by the growing process? If so, this course is for you. Our Cannabis Commercial Growing course introduces you to the step by step process of growing medical-grade cannabis without making it complicated. We explore how to create and structure a perfect growing environment and we cover elements related to ventilation, lighting, temperature, water, feeding, cloning, flowering, pests, diseases, and harvesting. By following the processes outlined in this course, you’ll be able to produce a bountiful cannabis harvest.
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall basic methods and items needed for growing cannabis
- Recognize proper techniques related to ventilation, temperature, and lighting
- Identify elements related to water, feeding, and cloning
- Describe aspects of flowering and harvesting and controlling pests and diseases
Cannabis Commercial Growing Module 1
The Cannabis Plant
The needs of the cannabis plant are actually very basic! Our first module introduces you to the anatomy of the cannabis plant and how to identify the gender. Then we move into understanding terpenes, indica, sativa, ruderalis and hybrids and the plant life cycle.
- Effects of Cannabis
- Terpenes
- Choosing Plants to Grow
- Life Cycle
- Photosynthesis, Light, Water
Cannabis Commercial Growing Module 2
Setting Up the Garden
Our second module discusses how to properly set up a garden – treating soil and hydroponic methods. We then describe designing various spaces for the garden.
- Soil and Hydroponics
- Electricity Basics and Load Calculation
- Designing Personal Spaces
- Designing Medium and Large Spaces
Cannabis Commercial Growing Module 3
Plant Life Cycle
In our third module we explore the plant life cycle, including indoor and outdoor growing spaces. We discuss the flowering process and finishing techniques.
- Vegetative Growth
- Nutrients for Growth
- Flowering
- Finishing
- Flushing
Cannabis Commercial Growing Module 4
Harvesting and Processing
We’ll discuss the flowering state in our final module, how to harvest the plants properly, and steps for curing. We also explore typical problems that can develop with the plants, such as mold, pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Picking
- Trimming
- Automation
- Drying, Curing and Storing
- Processing
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
