The New Jersey Department of State’s New Jersey Business Action Center has now completed the Cannabis Training Academy’s core curriculum with the launch of CTA’s level 10 courses and certificate of completion.
The program is now fully completed, roughly six months after its launch, and is the largest, most comprehensive cannabis technical assistance program in the country.
The CTA, a no-cost technical assistance program supported by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. NJ-CRC offers expert guidance on the laws, regulations, and requirements of a cannabis operator’s license. Course topics cover application requirements, municipal approval, zoning, business planning, license conversion, insurance, standard operating procedures, and more.
Upon completing the 60+ courses offered by the program, students will receive an official CTA certification with the completion of the final level. This certificate can then be included as part of an NJ-CRC cannabis license application as proof of prior business experience.
As an asynchronous, online program, students have the option to complete courses at their own pace. They also have access to webinars, live Q&A sessions with instructors, and any added materials to reflect new laws and regulations. The CTA offers expert guidance on the laws, regulations, and requirements of a cannabis operator’s license.
“To see this program fully completed in roughly six months after its launch is an incredible accomplishment. It’s also a testament to the State’s ongoing support and commitment to ensure that this vital resource is accessible to both prospective entrepreneurs and cannabis operators who are looking to level up their knowledge to acquire other additional licenses, or train their staff on the deeper nuances of business management and license operations. There is nothing like this program anywhere else in the country,” NJBAC’s Executive Director Melanie Willoughby said.
“The CTA does more than just teach cannabis entrepreneurs what they need to know to complete a licensing application. It is giving them the power to understand the licensing process, which according to survey responses from our CTA instructors would typically cost tens of thousands of dollars in outside consulting fees just to have the process explained. They are learning it for themselves, step-by-step, to make informed decisions and move forward in their business,” Penni Wild, deputy executive director at NJBAC said.
