The Specialized Certificate in Culinary Cannabis & Edibles is a 30-hour, self-paced course designed for professional chefs, home cooks, cannabis enthusiasts, or anyone wishing to work with cannabis-infused cuisine and wants to become more knowledgeable on the art and science behind edibles and infused culinary creations.

The course covers many areas, including cannabis history, anatomy, forms of cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids, terpenes, safety procedures, accurate dosing, tolerance, cannabis math,  equipment, extraction methods, and incorporating cannabis into recipes.

You will complete this specialized certificate course by reading through a series of content modules and will be quizzed throughout each module. At the end of the course there is a final exam, and you must earn 80 percent to complete the course and earn the ACF Specialized Certificate in Culinary Cannabis & Edibles (certificate and online badge) and 30 continuing education hours.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the historical significance and uses of the cannabis plant across different cultures.
• Identify the anatomical components of the cannabis plant and their roles in culinary applications.
• Compare and contrast different forms of cannabis and their effects on culinary outcomes.
• Describe the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its components, including CB1 and CB2 receptors, and their role in the body.
• Define cannabinoids and describe their interaction with the endocannabinoid system.
• Differentiate between various cannabinoid spectrums, including full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolates.
• Explain the role of terpenes in cannabis, detailing their effects on aroma, flavor, and potential therapeutic benefits.
• Demonstrate methods for incorporating terpenes into culinary creations to achieve specific taste and effect profiles.
• Outline key safety guidelines for procuring, labeling, and storing cannabis for culinary use.
• Describe the importance of accurate dosing and its impact on consumer experience and safety.
• Identify strategies for managing overconsumption and ensuring responsible cannabis consumption.
• Apply mathematical principles to calculate the potency of cannabis extractions for precise dosing in recipes.
• Identify the essential equipment and tools needed for cannabis extraction and infusion in cooking.
• Describe the roles of fats, sugars, and alcohol as binders in the cannabis infusion process.
• Compare different extraction methods, such as decarboxylation, evaporation, and wash methods, for culinary applications.
• Implement proper techniques for creating cannabis-infused dishes while maintaining flavor integrity and ensuring safety.

• Contact:
  ACF Professional Development Team