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Product KnowledgeSeptember 1, 2026

Budtender Product Knowledge Checklist: 12 Topics New Hires Should Learn

Budtender product knowledge gives new hires the foundation to handle everyday customer conversations with clarity and confidence. Training should begin with cannabis fundamentals, cannabinoids, terpenes, and the differences between flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, tinctures, and topicals. New hires also benefit from learning how to read product labels, explain product details responsibly, and understand the brands and SKUs carried by their store. Regular knowledge checks and continuing education help each budtender keep pace with changing menus, new products, and evolving retail responsibilities.

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