Training Details
What's Required
Regulatory Authority
California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)
Who Needs This Training
Budtenders, salespersons, managers, and transporters who sell, handle, or transport cannabis at a licensed retail or delivery business.
Course Requirements
Covers cannabis law, safe and legal sales practices, age/ID verification, product labeling, and health & safety standards, typically delivered as an ANAB/ASTM D8403-aligned Responsible Vendor course.
Renewal
Certifications are commonly issued for a defined term (often annual) before retraining is required — confirm current DCC guidance before publishing a specific renewal date.
Course Duration
Approximately 3–8 hours online, self-paced.
Credential Issued
Certificate of completion; digital badge available.
Tuition
Contact for current pricing
Enrollment Status
Open for Enrollment
Note: California does not universally mandate Responsible Vendor Training the way it mandates alcohol RBS training — many licensed retailers require or strongly prefer it. Confirm current DCC policy and exact renewal period before this page goes live.
Responsible Vendor Training