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Certificate • Cannabis Quality
Quality Assurance Person(QAP)
Study the Quality Assurance Person’s oversight responsibilities across production, records, investigations, release decisions, and compliance systems.
Build Practical Knowledge in Quality Assurance Person(QAP)
Program delivery and scheduling depend on the selected intake. Refer to the current Program details above and confirm availability with Admissions.
Study the Quality Assurance Person’s oversight responsibilities across production, records, investigations, release decisions, and compliance systems.
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 provides comprehensive technical knowledge and practical skills required to ensure cannabis products are safe, compliant, and suitable for sale or distribution under the Cannabis Act and Regulations.
Recognized by leading industry and regulatory bodies across Canada and internationally, this program equips participants to develop and implement Good Production Practices (GPP), Quality Assurance (QA) programs, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Trainees will learn essential aspects such as record keeping, complaint handling, recall procedures, sanitation, audits, inspections, and quality control, alongside procedures for product approval or rejection, sampling plans, test methods, and change control including CAPA and gap analysis.
- Review of Cannabis Regulations Act for various applications and licensing processes
- Meet Health Canada’s requirements of the Quality Assurance Person (QAP) and Quality Control (QC) Analyst in the Cannabis Industry
- Apply GxP (GPP, Eu-GMP, GACP, HACCP, GDP, GVP, GEP, GLP, PCP and related good practices) system 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 operation
- Develop current QA practices in cannabis companies
- Review and approve CofAs
- Develop cannabis technical procedures, policies, protocols and technical reports
- Perform product annual reviews
- Product/Batch release to the market
- Dealing with customer complaints, recalls, return and destructions
- Will have clear instructions and idea of QAP roles, QA and QMS systems and all regulatory requirements protocols
Core topics for this program
What You Will Learn
Quality Governance
Review independence, authority, responsibilities, escalation, and cross-functional communication.
Batch and Product Oversight
Examine records, specifications, test results, deviations, complaints, and disposition considerations.
Quality-System Management
Connect procedures, training, document control, CAPA, change control, and risk management.
Inspection Readiness
Organize evidence, conduct internal checks, respond to observations, and monitor corrective actions.
Build a practical foundation
Skills and Knowledge You Will Develop
- Quality Governance
- Batch and Product Oversight
- Quality-System Management
- Inspection Readiness
- 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 Overview of GxP for Cannabis: 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 Quality Management Systems QMS Programs and Policies: Control Procedures Sanitation Program Pest Management Program Calibration Program Validation Program Training Program Audit and Inspection Programs Other QMS programs Module 4 Good Production Practices (GPP) for Cannabis (GDocP) GPP regulatory requirements and applications for: 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 Module 1 Cannabis regulatory sanitation requirements Expectation and current guidance Objectives of Cleaning and Sanitation Approved list of detergents and sanitizers Module 2 Cleaning and Sanitation Program for production Cleaning and Sanitation Procedure (SOP) for storage Cleaning and Sanitation Procedure (SOP) for extraction Module 3 Self-Inspection Procedure Cleaning and Sanitation Records Cleaning and Sanitation Verification Module 4 Deviation, Out of Specification and CAPA Training of personnel and record keeping Cleaning validation requirements Cleaning validation approaches for better performance Module 5 Pest Control Management Case study Analytical Testing Requirements Biological Testing Requirements Physical Testing Requirements Stability Studies Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Testing Module 6 Testing Specification Appropriate Testing Instrument and Software Systems Method Development and Validation Module 7 Out of Specification (OOS) Training Requirements Packaging, Labeling and Shipping Case Study Day 4 – Technical Writing and Audit/Inspection Programs for Cannabis Module 1 Cannabis Current Audit and Inspection Audits (internal and external) Self-inspection programs for process improvements CRA audit and walk-through Regulatory Inspections Preparing for inspections Corrective and preventive actions Case Study — Create Template Module 2 Cannabis Technical Writing — Part 11 Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Training Requirements Quality Deviation Reports (QDR) Standard Operating Procedures Module 3 CAPA and Gap Analysis — Part 2 Process maps and data trending Risk management Module 4 Change Control and Related Topics — QA Part 3 Change Control Process Case Study
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Study practical concepts and workplace context connected to the program subject.
Experienced Guidance
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Flexible Program Options
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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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Toronto Campus
9 – 5310 Finch Ave East, Toronto, ON M1S 5E8
+1 (416) 412-7374 (extn +1) | +1 647 998 7374
admission@nacptpharmacollege.com
9 – 5310 Finch Ave East, Toronto, ON M1S 5E8
+1 (416) 412-7374 (extn +1) | +1 647 998 7374
admission@nacptpharmacollege.com
Brampton Campus
44 Queen St E, Brampton, ON L6V 1A2
+1 (416) 412-7374 (extn +2) | +1 647 998 7374
admission@nacptpharmacollege.com
44 Queen St E, Brampton, ON L6V 1A2
+1 (416) 412-7374 (extn +2) | +1 647 998 7374
admission@nacptpharmacollege.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quality Assurance Person(QAP) program cover?
Study the Quality Assurance Person’s oversight responsibilities across production, records, investigations, release decisions, and compliance systems.
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?
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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.