ACCCE certification identifies professionals who have demonstrated and maintain their knowledge in commercial cannabis risk management and application of industry best practices.

Certification demonstrates a serious commitment to promote public safety and reduce public harm.

Qualified cannabis professionals are needed to manage the changing regulations and risks that affect the cannabis industry. Experts from all over the world seek our certification in order to better meet the expectations of their organization.

The certification exams are based on the Commercial Cannabis Handbook and test a candidate’s knowledge on the commercial cannabis industry and risk management.

Certified Commercial Cannabis Professionals or CCCPs have the requisite knowledge of cannabis red flags and international best practices to support the risk function in identifying and mitigating the unique risks associated with their commercial cannabis business. CCCPs assist their commercial cannabis business in maintaining a strong culture of compliance and intent to comply that mitigates the likelihood of noncompliance and the associated costs. Their knowledge of risk management saves commercial cannabis businesses time and money by assisting the Risk Officer in executing risk management. CCCPs’ knowledge of the Cannabis Risk Management Framework establishes a continuity of risk management knowledge that shows commitment to a strong risk culture.

CCCEs have the requisite knowledge of cannabis red flags and international best practices to understand the most effective ways to mitigate unique risks associated with their commercial cannabis business. CCCEs create a strong risk culture that mitigates the likelihood of noncompliance and associated costs. Their knowledge of global trends and validated best practices saves time and money by implementing a risk-based strategy that empowers all employees to make informed risk-based decisions. Further, formally implementing the Cannabis Risk Management Framework increases the valuation of the business by reducing the risk to their future revenue stream.