Cannabis 101: Start Here
A warm, beginner-friendly orientation to the plant.
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Evidence-informed education for every stage of your cannabis journey — approachable, warm, and trust-centered.
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Wherever you’re starting from, there’s a path for you.
Whether you’re cannabis-curious and a little intimidated, building real literacy, learning to host, or growing as a professional — this is a warm, judgment-free place to learn at your own pace. Pick the path that sounds like you below, or just start with Cannabis 101.
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Five approachable pathways meet you wherever you are — whether you're brand new or building a professional practice.
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Courses & Classes
Self-paced courses, micro classes, and guides — designed to make cannabis make sense, one lesson at a time.
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Live and online sessions to learn with Shannon. University courses register through MSU Denver; everything else books right here.
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Cannabis Hospitality Certificate
MSU Denver · School of Hospitality
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Cooking with Cannabis — Online Certificate
Online · Enroll anytime · Self-paced
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Cannabis 101 — Online Certificate
Online · Enroll anytime · Self-paced
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Cooking with Cannabis (NONC 1222) — Fall 2026
Online · MSU Denver
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Take a Class With Shannon
Free lesson previews from Shannon's MSU Denver cannabis courses — watch, then enroll to earn the certificate.
MSU Denver · Online Certificate · 12 free lessons
Cannabis 101
An approachable overview of the medical and recreational cannabis industry — biology, cannabinoids, products, compliance, and social equity. Preview real lectures from Shannon's course, then enroll for the full certificate.
Preview the courseMSU Denver · Online Certificate · 8 free lessons
Cannabis in the Kitchen
The science, culture, and art of cooking with cannabis — infusions, dosing, terpene pairing, mocktails, and guest-chef demos. Watch the demos, then enroll to earn the certificate.
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Learning changes everything.
Education leads to confidence. Confidence leads to better choices.