PFC Training
PFC trainings are available to anyone interested in learning more about medical cannabis, including those who are new to cannabis, looking for a job in the cannabis/hemp marketplace and need to sharpen their resume, or those already working in the cannabis/hemp marketplace who need to fulfill state training requirements. Training is available from single discipline certification to multi-discipline certification in Cultivation, Manufacturing, Retail, and Laboratory Operations. Trainings are available online and can be customized to meet any companies’ training needs. Students will receive a downloadable PFC Training Certificate upon successful completion of a training course.
PFC staff have trained thousands of patients, regulators, and medical cannabis professionals over the last decade. The PFC training program prepares individuals working in all areas along the cannabis/hemp supply chain to adhere to regulations, and required safety and operational protocols, while teaching them the basics of cannabis as medicine.
PFC is a project of Americans for Safe Access, 100% of funds generated from PFC goes towards funding their mission of ensuring safe and legal access to medical cannabis for patients everywhere. Students receive an ASA membership valid for 1 year after completing their course.
Companies engaged in the PFC Certification program are offered a 50% discount on all trainings for their staff.
On-Demand Trainings
PFC training is available online so you can learn on your own schedule and at your own pace.
Purchase online trainings for you and your entire staff with just the click of a button.
DC Medical Cannabis Certified Staff Training
Required for all agents, managers and employees of cultivation centers, manufacturers, retailers, internet retailers, couriers, and testing laboratories to receive license to work in/for these authorized entities (see Course Guide).
Illinois Cannabis Dispensing Organization Agent Training Certificate
Required for all Dispensary Organization Agents to satisfy the requirements of 410 ILCS 705/15-40(i)(3)(n)(q) of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
Staff Training Course
Recommended for Staff level. Includes Core Cannabis Training, National Cannabis Standards Training, and state-specific training (see Course Guide).
Verified Professional Training Course
Recommended for Management level. Includes Staff Level training courses, plus advanced courses (see Course Guide).
Auditor Training Course
Recommended for Management level. Includes Verified Professional training courses, plus auditing courses for internal and external operations (see Course Guide).
A la Carte Trainings
We also offer our courses individually.
Questions? Problems? Please contact webmaster@safeaccessnow.org
PFC Staff Training Compliance Portal (STCP)
The PFC Staff Training Compliance Portal (STCP) allows managers to quickly monitor completion of courses and certificates of staff. STCP also makes training audits a breeze. Just a couple clicks, and you can provide regulators proof of your compliance. The STCP can generate reports on staff training status & will alert management when certificates expire, or additional staff training is required.
This service is available by monthly subscription for $100 a month or $1,000 annually and is free for all PFC certified companies with 10 employees or more.
New!
The Robbery Preparedness Guide was created to aid businesses in developing plans to stay safe during robberies and adopt policies to help prevent robberies and burglaries. The guide can be used to help companies have internal conversations among partners, managers, and staff.