Certification Program
for Operational Excellence and Compliance
in Global Medical Cannabis
Training program
The training is an intensive online program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and hands-on skills required for operational excellence and compliance in Global Medical Cannabis. Delivered by top industry experts, the Program combines 8 live interactive modules with comprehensive video lessons and quizzes, totaling 2 hours per module + 2 hours of independent work.
You’ll learn
- How to validate cultivation, drying, and packaging processes.
- How to manage traceability, documentation, and data integrity.
- Export logistics, certification, and batch release for the EU market.
The curriculum covers the entire compliance journey – from the core principles of auditing and building a compliant supply chain, through cultivation best practices, GACP essentials, and post-harvest procedures, to export logistics, packaging, and the GACP-to-EU GMP conversion process.
Participants will gain practical expertise in validating cultivation, drying, and packaging processes; managing traceability, documentation, and data integrity; and preparing for export certification and batch release for the EU market.
The program is certified by
- Clear S.R.I.S.B. (ISO 9001 & ISO 19011),
- the Linnaeus Competence Centre (sustainability and circular economy expertise), and
- GreenGold (ecological cannabis production expertise in Thailand, Costa Rica, and Morocco).
Outcome
Graduates leave with industry-recognized credentials and the confidence to conduct professional compliance audits in line with GACP and GMP standards.
By finalizing the entire course participants will get a certification which allows them to enter deeper qualification trainings.
Training course options
Complete Course with Certification (Recommended)
Why book the full Certification Program?
The Certification Program for Operational Excellence and Compliance in Global Medical Cannabis provides a complete foundation in quality, compliance, and audit preparedness. By booking the full program, participants follow a structured pathway that ensures consistency across all modules and culminates in an certification, proving their readiness to meet global medical cannabis quality standards.
Course No.1 Schedule:
- 23 Sep. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Introduction to the Participatory Education Program
- 25 Sep. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Module 1
- 30 Sep. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Module 2
- 02 Oct. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Module 3
- 07 Oct. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Module 4
- 09 Oct. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Module 5
- 14 Oct. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Module 6
- 16 Oct. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Module 7
- 21 Oct. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM | Module 8
- 23 Oct. 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM |Certificate Ceremony and Course Conclusion
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Module 1 – The Core Principles of Auditing & Global Compliance
Trainer: Riccardo Longato
Riccardo Longato (Clear S.r.l.S.B.) sets the stage for the entire program. As an expert from an ISO-accredited certification body, Riccardo will demystify the universal framework of Quality Management Systems (QMS) through ISO 9001:2015. He will show how the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle is the engine of continuous improvement and dive into the eight fundamental principles of auditing from ISO 19011:2018. Participants will learn to apply these principles—including integrity, due professional care, and a risk-based approach—to assess a supply chain with rigor and objectivity.
Next event:
25 September 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Booking this module individually provides a confirmation of participation, but not a certification.
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Module 2 – Building a Compliant Supply Chain from Day One
Trainer: Carl Haffner
Building on the theoretical foundation, Carl Haffner (Haffner International) provides the practical roadmap for translating principles into a real-world cannabis business. Drawing on his experience building a medical cannabis facility in Colombia, he will guide participants through establishing a robust QMS, creating foundational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and designing a supply chain that is inherently compliant from day one. This module connects theory to practice, showing how to “build it right” to avoid the costly mistakes and failed audits that can derail a new venture.
Next event:
30 September 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Booking this module individually provides a confirmation of participation, but not a certification.
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Module 3 – Cultivating in a Modern Era: Tradition Meets Innovation
Trainer: Francesco Scopelliti
The product journey begins here with Francesco Scopelliti (Seedlution srl). Francesco will focus on the cultivation phase, detailing the choices around seeds, genetics, and technology. The session will cover how to audit a cultivation plan that integrates traditional methods with modern technology like AI, IoT sensors, and data analytics. A key focus will be the Circular Economy model, showing how to achieve consistent yields while minimizing environmental impact. Participants will learn how sustainable practices add commercial value and how to assess the quality and compliance of the raw material at its source.
Next event:
02 October 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Booking this module individually provides a confirmation of participation, but not a certification.
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Module 4 – GACP Essentials and Audit Preparedness
Trainer: Américo Folcarelli
Building on the cultivation concepts, Américo Folcarelli (Grecan Natural Medicine SA) provides the specific GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) checklist and audit methodology. He will walk participants through the key GACP requirements—including personnel hygiene, sanitation, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)—and train them to identify critical red flags in a grow facility. Participants will learn how to prepare a site for a successful GACP audit, ensuring the raw material is ready for the next step of the supply chain.
Next event:
07 October 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Booking this module individually provides a confirmation of participation, but not a certification.
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Module 5 – The Critical Transition: Post-Harvest and Curing
Trainer: Nick Abbingh
This module focuses on the crucial hand-off from cultivation to processing. Nick Abbingh (Cannabis-drying.com) will detail the validated processes for drying and curing that protect terpenes and prevent microbial contamination—a key hurdle for GMP compliance. He will teach auditors how to verify these processes and ensure post-harvest documentation is robust and tamper-proof. Participants will learn about the design of a compliant drying room, key environmental controls, and the specific testing protocols that demonstrate a seamless and compliant product transition.
Next event:
09 October 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Booking this module individually provides a confirmation of participation, but not a certification.
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Module 6 – Export and Packaging: The Final Mile of Compliance
Trainer: Nico Haltmayer
The product is now ready for its journey to market. Nico Haltmayer (Quick Cargo Service) will cover the complex logistics of international medical cannabis trade. He will detail regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical-grade packaging, labeling, and specialized transport for controlled substances. Participants will learn to assess the supply chain’s integrity from the moment the product leaves the facility to its arrival, ensuring documentation (such as phytosanitary certificates) and security are compliant with GDP (Good Distribution Practices).
Next event:
14 October 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Booking this module individually provides a confirmation of participation, but not a certification.
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Module 7 – The GACP-to-EU GMP Conversion: The Audit Perspective
Trainer: Nick Brousianos
This module, led by Nick Brousianos (Breeze Collective), will focus on the expertise needed to design and equip an industrial pharmaceutical-grade cannabis production facility while meeting the highest compliance standards. Nick will cover the crucial details and considerations needed to design a compliant, high-performance facility with optimized processes and robust documentation. He’ll share how to assess the compliance and efficiency of every stage of the manufacturing process, from HVAC systems to packaging, to ensure the high quality and consistency of every batch. Nick’s expertise is vital for auditors to understand how to design and assess a facility that delivers pharmaceutical-grade results on an industrial scale.
Next event:
16 October 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Booking this module individually provides a confirmation of participation, but not a certification.
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Module 8 – Audit Mastery: The Mindset of the Market
Trainer: Jonathan Haehn
This module provides the capstone, led by Jonathan Haehn, Founder and Managing Director of Cannaflos. As a leading pharmaceutical entrepreneur and wholesaler with EU-GMP certification, Jonathan brings a unique, end-user perspective to the training. He will teach participants how to think like a buyer, covering the final audit and documentation required for product certification and batch release, and explaining why market access and compliance are commercial necessities. Jonathan will also share Cannaflos’s vision for a socially and sustainably sound medical cannabis business, discussing the shift from a smoker-centric customer base to the much larger market for non-smoke products and formulated medicines.
Next event:
21 October 2025 | 4:20 PM – 6:20 PM
Booking this module individually provides a confirmation of participation, but not a certification.
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SPECIAL: Traditional Cannabis Culture Coalition Networking Event – Berlin 2025
The TCCC Networking Event brings together producers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to shape the future of medical cannabis in Europe. Taking place from 29 September to 2 October 2025 in Berlin, the event offers a unique platform to connect with the German medical cannabis sector, participate in compliance and logistics workshops, and engage in one-to-one meetings.
Designed as a hybrid onsite and online event, it provides international participants with access to expertise, collaboration opportunities, and valuable insights into the evolving European medical cannabis market.