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Colorado Marijuana Handler Training


Colorado Marijuana Handler Training
$19.95
Certificate Valid For:  3 years
Available Languages:  English
Completion Time:  2 hours

Course Overview


TAP Series is an approved provider by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) for Responsible Vendor Training. This course fulfills the MED’s requirements for employees working in both medical and retail marijuana establishments, including sales, delivery, transportation, and hospitality operations.

The Colorado Responsible Vendor Training equips cannabis professionals with the knowledge and judgment necessary to handle marijuana products safely, responsibly, and in compliance with state laws. Successful completion of this course grants a Responsible Vendor Certification recognized by the MED, valid for both Retail Marijuana Establishments and Medical Marijuana Centers.

Visit the MED Website for additional information about state licensing and training requirements.


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About This Course

What Sets Our Cannabis Vendor Training Apart?

  • MED-Approved Curriculum: Built to meet the Marijuana Enforcement Division’s Responsible Vendor Program standards, ensuring your certification is fully recognized across Colorado.
  • Comprehensive Education: Learn about Colorado’s cannabis laws, health and safety practices, packaging and labeling standards, and responsible retail sales procedures.
  • Prevention & Safety Focus: Gain techniques to identify impairment, prevent underage or unlawful sales, and maintain compliant workplace operations.
  • Interactive Online Format: Accessible 24/7 on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile — with your progress saved automatically as you learn.
  • Flexible & Self-Paced: Complete your training at your own speed. You can pause anytime and resume later right where you left off.
  • Instant Certificate: Upon successful completion, immediately download and print your Responsible Vendor certificate.

Empower yourself and your team with up-to-date cannabis compliance knowledge. Join the state-approved standard for Responsible Vendor Training in Colorado today!


Course Facts

Colorado Responsible Vendor Certification Essentials

  • Course Type: MED-Approved Responsible Vendor Training (Retail & Medical)
  • Duration: Approximately 4 hours
  • Delivery: 100% online and self-paced
  • Certificate Validity: 2 years from date of completion
  • Accessibility: Desktop, tablet, or mobile — anytime, anywhere
  • Completion Requirement: Complete all lessons and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher

Earn your Responsible Vendor Certification and demonstrate your commitment to safe, lawful, and professional cannabis operations in Colorado.


Topics Covered

  1. Effects of Cannabis on the Human Body
  2. Safety Concerns Related to Cannabis Use
  3. Responsible Retail Sales
  4. Health and Safety Standards in the Cannabis Industry
  5. Cannabis Packaging and Labeling Requirements
  6. Cannabis Supply Chain and Recordkeeping
  7. Cannabis Product Transport
  8. Cannabis Laws in Colorado
  9. Final Exam

What You'll Learn

Become a Certified Responsible Cannabis Vendor

  • Understand Cannabis Laws: Master the rules governing marijuana sales, possession, and use in Colorado.
  • Recognize Impairment: Learn how cannabis affects the human body and identify signs of intoxication in customers or coworkers.
  • Prevent Unlawful Sales: Gain confidence verifying identification and refusing sales to underage or impaired individuals.
  • Ensure Compliance: Understand required recordkeeping, labeling, and packaging procedures to maintain full MED compliance.
  • Promote Safety & Responsibility: Build a safer workplace by preventing misuse and following proper reporting procedures.

By completing this course, you’ll be prepared to operate confidently and lawfully in Colorado’s regulated cannabis industry.


Regulatory Information

This course is officially approved by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) and qualifies as a Responsible Vendor Program (RVP) course for both retail and medical marijuana employees.

Responsible Vendor certification helps reduce business liability, promotes compliance with state regulations, and demonstrates commitment to public health and safety within Colorado’s cannabis industry.

For more information about the Responsible Vendor Program, visit: Colorado MED – Approved Responsible Vendor Providers


FAQs

Q: Is this training approved by the Colorado MED?

Yes. TAP Series is an approved Responsible Vendor Training Provider under the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED).

Q: Who should take this course?

Any employee involved in the sale, handling, or transportation of cannabis in a retail or medical establishment, including budtenders, managers, delivery drivers, and hospitality staff.

Q: How long is the course?

The course takes approximately 4 hours to complete and can be taken entirely online at your own pace.

Q: How long is my certification valid?

The Responsible Vendor certification is valid for two (2) years from the date of completion.

Q: What score do I need to pass?

You must complete all lessons and achieve a score of at least 70% on the final exam.

Q: What if my certification expires?

To maintain your Responsible Vendor status, you must retake an approved Responsible Vendor Training course before your certification expires.