ASTM Cannabis Training Courses

Learn how to use and comply with key cannabis safety standards that can directly impact your business

ASTM Cannabis Training

All course attendees will receive copies of the standards and materials referenced, plus continuing education credits. Our custom eLearning  courses feature video demonstrations, animation, and  interactive reviews for a true interactive experience.

Live Training

Introduction to Corrective Action Preventive Action, CAPA, for the Cannabis Industry

Learn the foundations for implementing and applying a Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) program for the cannabis industry in conformance with ASTM D8229.

2024 Live Virtual Training Dates:
April 4
October 24

On-Demand Training and eLearning

Standard Guide for Requirements for Medical-Related Professionals Within the Cannabis and Hemp Industries

The online course is a series of modules for cannabis professionals based on ASTM D8452, Standard Guide for Requirements for Medical-Related Professionals Within the Cannabis and Hemp Industries. Learn about the legal framework surrounding cannabis in the United States and beyond. Discover the fundamentals of the cannabis plant and learn about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and how cannabis works in our bodies. This online course is particularly well-suited to those in patient-facing roles, including dispensary personnel, medical professionals, and more.

Introduction to Corrective Action Preventive Action, CAPA, for the Cannabis Industry – eLearning Course

This interactive course covers the foundations for implementing and applying a Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) program for the cannabis industry, in conformance with ASTM D8229. You will gain an understanding of how to use this standard in your business, the benefits of a CAPA program, and how it will ensure compliance with any federal, state, or local requirements.

Cannabis Science: Understanding the Role of Water Activity in Safety and Quality – eLearning Course

Covers how to use key standards ASTM D8196, Standard Practice for Determination of Water Activity in Cannabis Flower, and ASTM D8197, Specification for Maintaining Acceptable Water Activity Range for Dry Cannabis Flower. Learn how to define water activity in technical and lay terms, the importance of water activity control, and economic and regulatory considerations.

Cannabis Laboratory Testing

Understanding how to perform essential standard test methods is key to the success of any laboratory that works with cannabis. Laboratory technicians, QA/QC professionals, auditors, and regulators will all benefit from this interactive training.

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ASTM D8375 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cannabinoid Concentration in Dried Cannabis and Hemp Raw Materials using Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) – eLearning Course
ASTM D8399 Standard Test Method for Multi-residue Analysis of Pesticides in Dried Cannabis and Hemp Raw Materials Using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) – eLearning Course
ASTM D8442 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cannabinoids in Cannabis Raw Materials and Resin Cannabis Products by Gas Chromatography and Flame Ionization Detection – eLearning Course
ASTM D8469 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Multiple Elements in Cannabis Matrices by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) – eLearning Course

Security for the Cannabis Industry

Security systems are vital to product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in the cannabis industry. Get an informed understanding of key ASTM security standards for cannabis in this interactive OnDemand eLearning Program.

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ASTM D8205 Standard Guide for Video Surveillance System – eLearning Course
ASTM D8217 Standard Guide for Access Control System – eLearning Course
ASTM D8320 Standard Practice for Implementing an Information Security Program in a Cannabis Operation – eLearning Course

Quality Management Systems

Learn why an effective Quality Management System (QMS) is vital to product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in the cannabis industry. You’ll gain a better understanding of quality issues and associated risks to help you make effective decisions for your business.

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ASTM D8220 Standard Guide for Conducting Recall/Removal Procedures for Products in the Cannabis Industry – eLearning Course
ASTM D8222 Standard Guide for Establishing a QMS for Consumer Use of Cannabis/Hemp Complaints – eLearning Course
ASTM D8250 Standard Practice for Applying a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) System for Cannabis Consumable Products – eLearning Course
ASTM D8286 Standard Guide for Processing Cannabis Product Complaints – eLearning Course
ASTM D8308 Standard Practice for Cannabis/Hemp Operation Compliance Audits – eLearning Course

Quality Management Systems (QMS) - Spanish Courses

Sistemas de gestión de calidad para programa de aprendizaje electrónico de la industria del cannabis

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