VENTURA, CA, Nov 11th, 2026 – Green Flower, the industry leader in career-focused cannabis education, today announced the launch of the Advanced Cannabis Cultivation Specialist Certificate, a highly technical training program designed to develop the next generation of commercial cultivation leaders.

Developed in partnership with Advanced Nutrients, the global leader in cannabis nutrients, the 16-week online program is designed for people ready to take their cannabis cultivation experience to a commercial level. Participants learn how licensed grows are planned, scheduled, and managed while building the technical skills, scientific know-how, and operational judgment that facilities look for when hiring.

According to the Vangst U.S. Cannabis Jobs Report 2026, cultivation is the largest employment sector in the $29.1 billion U.S. legal cannabis industry, accounting for 31% of the nation’s 412,500 total cannabis jobs. But growing at commercial scale is a different skill set, built on systems and data instead of instinct and experience alone.

“Cannabis cultivation has changed dramatically as the industry has matured, but the training hasn’t kept pace,” said Max Simon, CEO of Green Flower. “This is the most technical cultivation program that has ever been created, and it’s built to match how commercial facilities actually operate today.”

The curriculum covers facility systems engineering, data-driven crop steering, full plant lifecycle management, harvest and post-harvest processing, and integrated pest management.

Graduates earn an industry-recognized certificate along with a digital badge to show employers their expertise. Course completion unlocks lifetime access to the Cannabis Career Resource Center, offering job search guidance, resume tools, and employer connections.

“As the industry matures, the definition of a great grower is changing. It’s not just about growing great cannabis. It’s about doing it consistently, harvest after harvest, at commercial scale,” said Michael “BigMike” Straumietis, founder and CEO of Advanced Nutrients. “Today’s facilities need a new class of cultivation professionals who understand the science, the systems and the data behind every decision. This program teaches them exactly how to do it.”

The inaugural program cohort starts on Jan. 12, 2027 at 40+ universities and colleges across the nation. Enrollment is open to anyone 18 or older with foundational experience in cannabis cultivation. Flexible payment options and full-pay discounts are available at launch.

Learn more at https://green-flower.com/advanced-cultivation/.

About Green Flower

Founded in 2014, Green Flower is the industry leader in cannabis education, empowering thousands of professionals, regulators, and businesses with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the legal cannabis industry. Green Flower’s content and technology platform powers cannabis education programs at leading universities and colleges nationwide and provides learning and compliance solutions for cannabis companies of all sizes.

About Advanced Nutrients

Advanced Nutrients is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential cannabis brands. Founded in 1999 by Michael “BigMike” Straumietis, the company revolutionized cannabis science by developing the first and only complete growing system for cannabis that optimizes all phases of the vegetative and bloom cycles to bring your crops to their true genetic potential.

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