Cannabis 101 is a foundational course designed for anyone wanting to understand cannabis basics — from history and science to legal issues and product types. It’s ideal for beginners, enthusiasts, wellness practitioners, and people curious about the plant and the industry.cheebaafrica.com
🧠 What You’ll Learn
The course covers:
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History and cultural context of cannabis — from ancient times to modern uses.
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Legal landscape — overview of cannabis laws and regulations, especially relevant in South Africa.
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Cannabinoid science — how cannabinoids like THC and CBD interact with the endocannabinoid system in the human body.
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Terpenes & entourage effect — what they are and how they affect cannabis experience.
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Medical applications — how cannabis can be used for conditions like anxiety, pain, sleep issues, epilepsy, and more.
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Delivery methods — smoking, vaping, edibles, tinctures, topicals, and dosing basics.
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Myths vs facts — addressing common misconceptions (e.g., gateway theory, motivation impairment).
This course is self-paced and includes video content from scientists and medical experts, infographics, and visuals to support deeper understanding.
👉 Typical duration is around 20 hours of material, depending on your background.
👩🏫 Instructors & Industry Experts
The basic Cannabis 101 course itself is largely online self-study, but expanded versions (such as the Cannabis 101 Fundamentals Bundle) bring in industry professionals via live classes and Zoom interaction. In those sessions, some of the featured lecturers and experts include:
📌 Chris Jay — Cannabis Promoter
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Has been involved in the South African cannabis industry for over two decades.
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Runs a digital marketing agency focused on cannabis companies and has contributed to cannabis media, including managing several cannabis-related websites.
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Teaches industry structure, opportunities, challenges and market overview, helping students see where the cannabis sector is headed.
📌 Marleen Theunissen — Cannabis Compliance & Clubs Specialist
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Entrepreneur working in Private Cannabis Club compliance and quality management systems.
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Founder of Cradlestoned Quality Solutions — focusing on ISO standards and compliance in cannabis and other agricultural sectors.
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Teaches about responsible cannabis use, cannabis clubs, delivery methods, and regulatory landscapes.
📌 Jeff Verlinden — Biochemist & Cannabis Specialist
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Works in pharmaceutical and cannabis science support, focused on extraction and formulation.
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Provides insights into testing, analytics, and ensuring product quality — especially important for medicinal and commercial cannabis products.
📌 Storm Kenmuir — Extraction Expert
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Founder of House of Extractions, a boutique cannabis extraction company.
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Shares expertise on extraction methods, equipment and techniques — valuable for anyone interested in extracts, concentrates or product development.
📌 Daz Jacobsen — Cannabis Cultivation & Organic Farming
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Experienced cannabis farmer since 2010 with a focus on organic cultivation and solventless techniques.
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Teaches basics of plant biology, cultivation methods, genetics and environmental best practices.
📈 Industry Insight and Relevance
The course is structured not just around facts about cannabis as a plant, but also how the industry works:
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Business and value chain basics — how the cannabis market is structured, roles within the industry, and opportunities in different segments.
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Regulatory and legal context — essential for anyone considering cultivation, retail, medical cannabis, or hemp businesses in South Africa.
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Product types and innovation — from traditional use to modern products like tinctures, topicals, extracts and medical formulations.
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Basics of dosing and safety — covering responsible use, drug interactions, and medical myth-busting.
🧑🎓 Who It’s For
Cannabis 101 is suitable for:
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Beginners with zero prior cannabis knowledge.
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People interested in health and wellness using cannabis or CBD.
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Entrepreneurs wanting context before entering the cannabis market.
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Individuals considering further study or work in the cannabis/hemp value chain.
Cheeba Africa’s Cannabis 101 course gives you a science-based, accessible introduction to cannabis — covering its biology, historical context, legal factors, medical potential, and industry landscape — supported by video insights and expert commentary. For deeper engagement, blended or live versions expand on this with networking and lectures from seasoned professionals across cultivation, compliance, extraction and industry strategy.
Use discount code CHRISJ10 and get 10% off any course you choose.
Visit Cheebaafrica.com for more information about the course.
