The CRAFT Academy
Education That Evolves With Your Industry
The CRAFT Academy is a living learning platform built for the cannabis and hemp industry. As regulations, science, and industry standards evolve, so does our curriculum—giving professionals practical education they can use today while preparing for what's next.
Whether you're entering the industry or leading a growing organization, CRAFT Academy helps build knowledgeable teams through professional certificates, continuing education, and real-world operational training.
Learning That Doesn't End at Certification
Download the CRAFT Mobile App
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Take your learning wherever you go with the Thinkific mobile app.
After enrolling, simply download the Thinkific app, sign in with your CRAFT Academy account, and access your courses, certificates, and learning progress from anywhere.
Whether you're reviewing a lesson before work, completing continuing education, or participating in discussions, your training stays with you.
Available for Apple App Store (for iOS devices) or the Google Play Store (for Android devices).
Custom Workforce Training
Every organization operates differently. CRAFT works with businesses to develop customized workforce training programs that align with their operations, products, internal procedures, and organizational goals.
From employee onboarding to role-specific education and continuing professional development, we help build training programs that grow with your business.
Need something unique? We work with retailers, manufacturers, brands, distributors, trade organizations, and government partners to develop customized education and workforce development programs tailored to their specific needs.
Online Training Courses
Our self-paced, expert-led courses cover everything you need to know to operate legally and responsibly in Texas. From licensing and labeling to SOPs and COA interpretation, we’ve got you covered.
CRAFT Certification
Show customers and regulators you take compliance seriously. CRAFT certification demonstrates that you’ve completed industry-recognized training and understand how to run a legal, ethical hemp business.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
We provide pre-written, customizable SOP templates tailored to Texas law to help your business stay inspection-ready and efficient from day one.
Customized Training Solutions
Need something more specific? We work with businesses one-on-one to develop custom compliance training for your team, aligned with your unique operations and product lines.
Advocacy & Industry Leadership
We stay involved at the policy level to protect the future of hemp in Texas. Through education, certification, and community organizing, we help set the standard for what ethical, responsible hemp business looks like.
Texas Hemp Industry Updates
Stay on top of policy shifts, enforcement actions, and regulatory changes that impact your business. Our updates are written by industry leaders, lobbyists, and compliance experts who are actively shaping the future of hemp in Texas.
→ Delivered via blog, member newsletter, and special alerts.
CRAFT Community Forum
Connect with other hemp professionals through our discussion boards and topic threads. Share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from a growing network of retailers, manufacturers, and advocates.
→ Accessible to members with active accounts.
CRAFT Collective: Member Network & Directory (coming soon)
A searchable, public-facing directory of CRAFT-certified businesses, so customers and B2B partners can find and support trusted, compliant companies in the Texas hemp space.
Live Q&As + Webinars (included in premium memberships)
Join live discussions with attorneys, policymakers, and industry pros. Ask questions in real-time and hear updates directly from the source. Topics include licensing, legal cannabinoids, enforcement trends, retail success strategies, and more.
Compliance Resource Library
Access ready-to-use templates, checklists, SOPs, and regulatory documents to support your operations. Perfect for internal audits, inspections, or onboarding new staff.