This cannabis sommelier certification course has just started coveted courses

By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez

Ganjier, a cannabis training course similar to a wine sommelier program, has officially started enrolling applicants for its courses in 2022 and they are going fast.

The process to become a certified ganjier consists of rigorous online training, a comprehensive skills assessment, and hands-on briefing in the heart of California’s Emerald Triangle. All courses are led by 18 preeminent experts and artisans in the field and cover history, genetics, cultivation, processing, consumption, service and more.

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“By certifying Ganjiers, we are creating an army of voices who deeply understand every aspect of cannabis quality and can use that expert experience to deliver the highest level of service to consumers,” said Max Simon, CEO and co-founder of Green Flower, an industry leader in cannabis education.

The company’s content and technology platform provides bespoke learning and compliance solutions for cannabis companies of all sizes to make an impact in the modern cannabis industry.

“It is for this reason that there is so much excitement and demand around the Ganjier program, why we are seeing such increased support from the Ganjier Council and why we had to double the capacity for this new course,” added Simon.

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According to Derek Gilman, General Manager of Ganjier, “The legal cannabis industry is being flooded with midsize products that are being displayed on the top shelf and real cannabis connoisseurs are being drowned out. Every other epicurean industry such as coffee, wine, beer or chocolate has trained professionals who assess the quality and guide consumers in their experiences and product choices. “

The 2021 Ganjier class was sold out in just two weeks. By the end of the year, over 100 people will be Ganjier certified.

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“A Ganjier is a cannabis culturalist … someone who is experienced and well versed in all things cannabis,” said Kevin Jodrey, renowned breeder, cannabis breeder and founding member of the Ganjier Council.

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“Not just cannabis use, but the ability to absorb that information and share it with others to develop an appreciation for the craft and the product, to develop and advance the industry,” added Jodrey.

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and was republished with permission.