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Certificate • Cannabis Quality
Quality Assurance for Cannabis (Basic and Advanced)
Progress from foundational cannabis Quality Assurance concepts to applied quality-system oversight, investigations, auditing, and improvement.
Build Practical Knowledge in Quality Assurance for Cannabis (Basic and Advanced)
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Progress from foundational cannabis Quality Assurance concepts to applied quality-system oversight, investigations, auditing, and improvement.
The training connects cannabis operations with quality systems, controlled documentation, risk-based decisions, and regulatory awareness.
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What this program can offer
Program Benefits and Learning Experience
Program-Specific Topics
Build understanding through focused lessons covering the core themes, terminology, workflows, and documentation of the subject.
Industry Context
Connect the training with the expectations, responsibilities, and quality practices encountered in relevant workplaces.
Applied Learning
Work through guided examples, scenarios, records, and problem-solving activities appropriate to the program topic.
Flexible Delivery
Available delivery formats and schedules depend on the selected intake and are shown in the current Program details.
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Program Overview
Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Training Program
The Quality Assurance for Cannabis certificate training program equips participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to ensure that each cannabis product is safe, compliant, and fit for sale or distribution in accordance with the Cannabis Act and Regulations.
Recognized by industry leaders and regulatory bodies across Canada and internationally, this program focuses on quality systems that align with both national and global standards, preparing participants for excellence in cannabis quality assurance and compliance management.
Learning Outcomes
- Review the Cannabis Regulations Act for various applications and licensing processes
- Meet Health Canada’s requirements for the Quality Assurance Person (QAP) and Quality Control (QC) Analyst in the Cannabis Industry
- Apply GxP systems (GPP, EU-GMP, GACP, HACCP, GDP, GVP, GEP, GLP, PCP, and related good practices) within the company
- Understand and implement all necessary Quality Assurance Systems
- Establish Quality Management Systems and Risk Management within cannabis companies for better performance
- Design self-inspection and regulatory inspection methods for cannabis operations
- Develop current QA practices in cannabis companies
- Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (CofAs)
- Develop cannabis technical procedures, policies, protocols, and technical reports
- Perform Product/Batch Release to the market
- Manage customer complaints, recalls, returns, and destructions
- Gain clear understanding of QAP roles, QA and QMS systems, and all regulatory requirement protocols
Core topics for this program
What You Will Learn
Quality-System Foundations
Review responsibilities, policies, procedures, training, records, and management oversight.
Operational Quality Controls
Connect materials, production, sanitation, testing, release, storage, and traceability.
Investigations and CAPA
Explore deviations, complaints, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness checks.
Advanced Oversight
Use auditing, risk management, trending, change control, and management review to improve performance.
Build a practical foundation
Skills and Knowledge You Will Develop
- Quality-System Foundations
- Operational Quality Controls
- Investigations and CAPA
- Advanced Oversight
- Controlled documentation and record review
- Risk assessment and issue escalation
- Deviation, investigation, and CAPA awareness
- Audit and inspection readiness
- Professional communication in regulated operations
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Program Curriculum
Semester 1
1 courses-
GPP Cannabis Regulation Act, Part 5
Quality Assurance Systems for Cannabis Module 2 Good Production Practices (GPP) Cannabis Eu-GMP Good Agriculture and Collection Practices (GACP) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Preventive Control Plans (PCP) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Good Validation Practices (GVP) Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) Module 3 Control Procedures Sanitation Program Pest Management Program Calibration Program Validation Program Training Program Audit and Inspection Programs Other QMS Module 4 Sales/Exports SOP Building Equipment Filtration System Sanitation Program Cannabis Testing Quality Assurance Person (QAP) Module 5 EU-GMP – GPP Gap Analysis Case Studies Day 3: Sanitation and Testing Requirements for Cannabis Production Modules 1–7 Cannabis regulatory sanitation requirements Cleaning and Sanitation SOPs and Verification Deviation, CAPA, Training, Validation Requirements Pest Control and Testing (Analytical, Biological, Physical) Stability Studies, Shelf-life, Testing Requirements Testing Specification, COA, Method Development/Validation OOS, OOT, Outsourcing, QA, Packaging/Labeling/Shipping Day 4: Technical Writing and Establishment of Audit and Inspection Programs Module 1: Cannabis Current Audit and Inspection Audits (internal and external) Self-inspection programs for process improvements CRA audit and walkthrough Regulatory and Virtual Inspections Types, Preparation, and Outcomes of Inspections CAPA, Inspection Comments, Case Study Template Module 2: Cannabis Technical Writing – Part 11 GDP, Training, and Technical Writing for Cannabis Industry QIR, QDR, Planned/Unplanned Deviations SOPs, Protocols, Reports, and Template Creation Module 3: CAPA and Gap Analysis – Part 2 CAPA, Risk Management, and Trending Gap Analysis and Process Maps Complaints, Annual Reviews, Retained Samples Adverse Reactions, Recalls, Returns, Re-processing Module 4: Change Control and Related Topics – QA – Part 3 Change Control Process Case Study Evaluation Review
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Study practical concepts and workplace context connected to the program subject.
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Who Should Take This Program?
- Cannabis production and Quality Assurance personnel
- Professionals moving into regulated cannabis operations
- Laboratory, manufacturing, and compliance staff
- Supervisors, coordinators, and technical writers
- Learners seeking focused cannabis quality training
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Admission Requirements
Who Should Attend
- Anyone who wants to learn about cannabis quality assurance systems
- Quality Assurance Person (QAP)
- Qualified Person in Charge (QPIC)
- Processing Facility Manager
- Greenhouse Manager
- Master Grower (MG)
- Responsible Person (RP)
- Students & Graduates
- Laid-off professionals
- WISB, Second Career and OW clients
Connect training with relevant work environments
Career and Professional Development
- Quality Assurance Person (QAP)
- Qualified Person in Charge (QPIC)
- Greenhouse Manager
- Master Grower (MG)
- Responsible Person (RP)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quality Assurance for Cannabis (Basic and Advanced) program cover?
Progress from foundational cannabis Quality Assurance concepts to applied quality-system oversight, investigations, auditing, and improvement.
How long is the program?
The current duration is displayed in the Program details above. Confirm the schedule and completion timeline for your selected intake with Admissions.
How is the program delivered?
Available online, live, recorded, hybrid, or on-campus formats vary by program and intake. Use the current delivery information above and confirm the scheduled format before registering.
Are there admission requirements or prerequisites?
Requirements vary by credential and applicant background. Contact Admissions for the current eligibility criteria and document checklist.
Where can I get the detailed course outline?
Contact Admissions for the current course sequence, topic details, schedule, and any program-specific practical requirements.
Does completing the program guarantee employment or professional authorization?
No. Employment, certification, licensing, scope of practice, and role eligibility are determined by employers and applicable authorities. Confirm requirements for your intended pathway.