The Natural Learning Academy

Master Class (6 months) Teacher Training Workshop (4 - 6 months) Master Exam (Proctored) Master Practicals Upgraded Membership (1 year)

Teacher Training Workshop: Class meets virtually every other Thursday at 9am PST from September 14th, 2023 through February 22nd, 2024 - except major holidays. Master Class: Class meets virtually every other Thursday at 9am PST from March 21st through August 22nd, 2024 The first practical is completed after 6 months in the program. The final practical is delivered after successful completion of the Master Exam, Master Class and Teacher Training Program. Additional meetings for practicals and exams will be scheduled according to the availability of the cohort.

Yes! This program is designed to be accessible to anyone passionate enough to learn and teach. Your instructor will work on designing a unique learning plan based on your current level of understanding and experience. Beginners may find that completion of the program takes 18 - 24 months, as many beginners end up taking the Master Class twice before successfully completing the program. Some students may choose to space out their coursework to accommodate their schedules, which is acceptable.

Yes! This program can be completed 100% online. Live classes are recorded so that learners can review any content they may have missed. There are also multiple opportunities to set up virtual one-on-one meetings with the instructor for personalized guidance and instruction. This program is designed with flexibility in mind.

Jason wrote the textbook on Cannabis science. Curious About Cannabis has come to be utilized as a foundation for Cannabis science courses by colleges, universities and private educators across North America. Jason is a published Cannabis researcher and science communicator with years of experience in the field, while also being a longtime medical Cannabis patient. Jason helped build one of the first accredited Cannabis research and development laboratories in Oregon called Kenevir Research before being promoted to serve as Director of Operations for a network of Cannabis testing labs across the United States. In 2017 he changed gears, opting to focus on Cannabis product research and development and helping Cannabis companies set up R&D labs for in-house testing, research and product formulation. He went on to start Natural Learning Laboratories, a natural products research laboratory focused on conducting and publishing research that helps everyday people make better botanical products and improve their quality of life. Jason has a Master's of Science degree in science education with experience working with learners of all ages in all manner of contexts from traditional classroom instruction, outdoor education, professional training, online learning, and more. This blend of unique Cannabis science expertise with educational philosophy and diverse teaching practice, Jason comes armed with a number of insights and resources to share with you to help you take your Cannabis education work to the next level.

Our coursework is intensive and requires completion of a number of projects, assignments, readings, and practicals that will require quite a bit of time to complete. The exact time requirements vary substantially person-to-person. You should expect to dedicate at least 7 hours per week on coursework when classes are active. Classes are recorded so that content is available for on-demand viewing. One-on-one consults with your instructor will be made available routinely throughout the program.

In terms of time requirements and intensity, it is best to think of each of our classes as a traditional semester-long college class. Our teacher training program consists of 40 instructional hours as well as at least 5 additional hours of supplemental instruction, which is on par with a normal semester long college class. Our master class consists of 40 instructional hours as well as at least 10 supplemental instruction. This is excluding any reading assignments, assessments and other course content. All in all, you can expect to receive approximately 100 hours of direct instruction and dozens of hours of supplemental instruction, plus biweekly assignments, readings and assessments over the course of a year.

Yes! If you have a group of people that you want to get certified, we can work out a special pricing scheme to fit your situation! Just reach out and ask about our bulk teacher training pricing and we will contact you to find out more details and provide a quote. While this program has been developed to be accessible virtually to anyone anywhere, if you are interested in on-site tours, in-person instruction, and hands-on elements, custom packages are available. Contact us to set up a free discovery call to learn more!

Refunds are available within the first 24 hours of purchase. After that we apply your payment to order supplies and prepare your spot in the cohort. From that point on, refunds are not available. However you can choose to move your registration to a future date if you like, or you can transfer your registration to someone else. Sometimes we can help facilitate the sale of your registration to someone else if we have a waitlist of prospective attendees.