The Cannabis Institute
The Cannabis Institute offers a turnkey solution for employers in the Cannabis Sector through strategic collaboration with experienced industry professionals.
We prepare businesses to deliver exceptional customer service by providing competency-based learning solutions that are accessible in real time, on demand, and from anywhere — empowering workforces with essential, industry-relevant skills.
The Institute’s directors and key delivery personnel have been active in the training and skills development arena since 1990. Our team includes highly experienced professionals such as qualified Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs), Assessors, Moderators, and Project Managers across multiple sectors.
These subject matter experts have successfully assisted companies in managing compliance requirements and implementing workplace skills plans aligned with relevant occupational categories.
Online Courses & Qualifications
If your preferred learning style is flexible, practical, and relevant, The Cannabis Institute’s online courses and qualifications are your ideal choice for advancing your career in the Cannabis Sector.
Our online programmes allow you to gain recognised qualifications and valuable business skills while you work. Enjoy complete flexibility by choosing when and where to study, while engaging with your course tutor and fellow learners through an interactive virtual learning platform.
Online mentors at TCI are experts in their respective fields and are committed to providing up-to-date information and personalised support to guide you every step of the way.
TCI’s short courses offer students an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required in Cannabis Sector Management, Business Administration, and Horticulture.
The e-learning platform also fosters collaboration, enabling students to network, exchange ideas, and identify improvements for real-world application within their work environments.
Our Mission & Impact
The Cannabis Institute empowers and equips current and future leaders through Medical Cannabis education — preparing them to manage effectively in an age of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and rapid regulatory change.
Our innovative and flexible learning solutions are grounded in competence-based education, exceptional learner support, and strong partnerships with leading industry stakeholders.
In today’s Knowledge Economy, a company’s value extends beyond tangible assets — encompassing the knowledge and intellectual capital of its workforce. The Cannabis Institute delivers strategic business and training solutions that position human capital as a key driver of productivity, innovation, and economic growth in South Africa’s evolving cannabis industry.
Our programmes align with the World Bank’s four pillars of the Global Knowledge Economy:
Institutional structures that promote entrepreneurship and knowledge application
Availability of skilled labour supported by strong education systems
Access to advanced information and communication technologies (ICT)
A vibrant innovation ecosystem connecting academia, industry, and civil society
We ensure that every learning investment delivers measurable returns, helping companies develop skilled, compliant, and empowered employees who drive sustainable business success within the Cannabis Sector.
Our People
The intellectual capacity of our team reflects rich diversity and depth, with professionals qualified in trades, business, human resources, accounting, law, project management, psychology, and medicine. This multidisciplinary expertise enables The Cannabis Institute to deliver effective, high-quality training and development solutions tailored to the unique demands of the Medical Cannabis industry.
Our passionate staff are both client- and learner-focused, dedicated to finding customised and innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our students and stakeholders.
Our Commitment
The Cannabis Institute provides clients and learners with access to specialised, skilled professionals who streamline processes and deliver efficient project outcomes. This allows clients to focus on their core business activities while engaging in impactful workforce development.
We are committed to delivering dependable, compliant, and high-quality training within the Cannabis regulatory framework — ensuring measurable financial, operational, and strategic benefits for all stakeholders across the Cannabis Sector.