• Course access for 60 days
• Certificate valid for 2 years
• 2 attempts to pass timed exam
• Secure site by LetsEncrypt.org
• Verified Authorize.Net merchant

This is a self-paced course available 24/7 and is offered in English and Spanish.

This Illinois Cannabis Handler training course consists of 5 modules outlined below:

Module 1: Illinois Cannabis Seller Training Overview
Once you’ve finished this module, you should be able to:

• Correctly define terms relating to the sale or serving of cannabis and cannabis products in the state of Illinois.
• Describe the benefits as well as the challenges of the legal sale of cannabis and cannabis products.
• State the intent of Illinois state laws and regulations relating to cannabis sales to individuals and the legal age to purchase cannabis and cannabis products.

Module 2: Cannabis and Its Effect on the Human Body
Once you’ve finished this module, you should be able to:

• Discuss what cannabis is and why it is classified as a stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogen.
• Describe how it effects the human body.
• Discuss the variables to take into account for dosing.
• Describe how cannabis can impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Module 3: Cannabis Sales to Minors
When you complete this module, you should be able to:

• Determine whether a sale of cannabis and cannabis products is legal or illegal with regards to a minor in any given situation.
• Use observations to detect when a minor is attempting to purchase cannabis or cannabis products.
• Correctly identify whether an ID is valid and proper for purposes of establishing age, and
• Determine appropriate intervention techniques with regards to a minor attempting to purchase cannabis or cannabis products in a variety of situations.

Module 4: License Holders & Employees Responsibilities
When you complete this module, you should be able to:

• Understand the licensing process and the requirements for maintaining a license.
• Describe labeling and packaging requirements for cannabis and cannabis products.
• Discuss products which can and cannot be sold or given away in a licensed cannabis shop.
• Discuss customer payment options.
• Describe the Bio Track and METRC system for product tracking.
• Discuss safety protocols for the cannabis industry.

Module 5: State Laws & Regulation
Once you’ve finished this module, you should be able to:

• Discuss information regarding Illinois state laws and regulations regarding the sale of cannabis and cannabis products for both retail stores and medical dispensaries.
• Describe the laws for customers regarding legal age to purchase, legal limits regarding how much cannabis can be purchased, and locations you can legally use cannabis.
• Describe the laws concerning workplace testing.