The hands-on training you need to be a state-approved dispensary agent.

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Gain Experience

With industry equipment and software, BioTrackTHC

02

Learn

Key terminology and compliances

03

Discover

Strategies and tools to improve your performance.

04

Grow

Your Cannabis Industry Network.

"This is an amazing program. Very insightful and informative with a wide

range of possibilities."

Jose Tapia / Chicago, Illinois

Our Curriculum

5-Hours of Hands-On Training with

Dispensary Professionals

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Plant & Product Science

Know the essential science behind the plant and products consumers use to access plant benefits.

Compliance

Know what inspectors are looking for and the rules you need to follow to avoid fines and penalties for you and your employer.

Customer Care

Know how to take care of customers and stay in compliance so you become a top-performing dispensary agent

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One-of-a-kind training

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 An interactive  skills development

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Led by real dispensary personnel

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Best practices and industry standards

Training Partner of BioTrack THC

Official Illinois Seed to Sale Software

Why you need to know Biotrack? BioTrack THC is used in every cannabis business in the state of Illinois. BioTrack is the seed to sale tracking system used to track cannabis products. Cultivation centers, craft grows, infusers, and dispensaries all use BioTrack THC.


What do we cover? ICTC covers the basic transactions needed for daily use of BioTrackTHC in the dispensary setting, including:


  • Patient Check-in
  • Age Verification
  • Managing Inventory
  • Completing a Transaction


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Our Instructors

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Our 3 instructors were Great! The amount of knowledge learned in our session was jam packed with usable information in the industry, also they could answer any of our questions promptly and were very thorough

Kyle S., May 2022

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"This course and its crew got me excited to work in cannabis. Learning about the compliance that the dispensaries need to follow make this industry all that more interesting.

Clare B.,  April 2022

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"Wonderful course that was well worth the time and cost. The instructors had great materials, real-life examples of labeling of containers, demo/instruction on BioTrack seed to sale software, and enlightening stories from their experiences at different cannabis companies."

Jennifer W., December 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is state-approved training?

    Illinois Cannabis Training Center, Inc. is an approved Responsible Vendor Training Organization through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. ICTC maintains a training curriculum aligned with state law and department guidelines. 

  • How large are the Dispensary Bootcamp classes?

    The Bootcamp classes are small to provide more space for peer support and more one-on-one time with your instructor. The average class size is 12 students.

  • Where is the Bootcamp?

    The Bootcamp is currently open to the public at locations across Chicagoland. Our current training venues include:

    • 2305 St. Charles Rd., Bellwood, IL
    • 2021 Midwest Rd., Oakbrook, IL

    The Bootcamp is also offered through community partners at participating venues across the state. To learn more about how you can bring the Bootcamp to your community, reach out to ICTC.


  • How long does it take to complete the Bootcamp?

    The Bootcamp is 5 hours to complete. This includes instruction on 3-course sections, activities to reinforce key concepts, a 30-minute lunch break, and short breaks so you can self-care and stay focused! The Bootcamp training room stays open after each event for attendee networking.


    Additional time is required to complete the final exam.


  • Does this include the Responsible Vendor Training?

    The Bootcamp does not include the Responsible Vendor Training. Both trainings are needed to meet the 8-hour annual training requirements for industry personnel in the state of Illinois. The Responsible Vendor Training must be purchased separately.

  • What is the refund policy?

    Refunds are not accepted. ICTC can provide credit to the same or similar valued training.

  • How will I earn my certificate of completion?

    To earn your certificate of completion, you will need to pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher to assess an improved understanding of course fundamentals. Retakes are allowed. You will complete your final exam on Thinkific.com. Your certificate will be available to download via Thinkific as well.

  • Does ICTC offer the Dispensary Bootcamp to businesses or teams?

    Yes! The Dispensary Bootcamp was designed to train world-class teams of dispensary personnel. ICTC offers competitive business pricing for our bootcamp, responsible vendor training, and management program. We will train you in-person at your facilities. Reach out to schedule a training.