Permaculture Design Certificate Course – Self-Directed

COURSE FEE: USD $550

Official 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC) as taught by the founders of Permaculture – Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. The full Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is a 72- hour intensive program.  This course involves study modules supported by practical exercises, photos, fieldwork, and videos. Upon completing the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course, graduates receive the official, internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate.

Have a group (2 or more) to enroll? Please take advantage of our group discount ($50 savings per student) and complete the course together with the submission of one group project by choosing your enrollment option: Single Payment Option or Payment Plan Option.

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Description

The full Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is a 72- hour intensive program.  This course involves study modules supported by practical exercises, photos, fieldwork, and videos.

The PDC course should supply you with enough information and feedback to:

  • Plan and implement a Permaculture system for yourself and others.
  • Assess systems and structures for sustainability and resilience.
  • Design sustainable human settlements.
  • Develop ecological food production systems.
  • Design water harvesting systems and earthworks.
  • Build healthy soil, sequester carbon, and increase fertility naturally.
  • Design natural, non-toxic homes and structures that heat and cool themselves without expensive systems or outside inputs.
  • Incorporate relevant Permaculture ideas and methods into existing systems (home, office, business, ecological restoration sites).
  • Develop your research into particular systems, technologies, or strategies.
  • Develop personal interests in Permaculture subject areas.
  • Encourage community interest in activities that focus on real (and not just economic) growth and development.
  • Start-up sustainable income streams and/or start businesses related to Permaculture.

The design course should give you a thorough understanding of Permaculture Design and enable you to teach others.

Upon enrollment, you will have access to

+ 3 Core Lessons
+ 19 Individual Modules
+ Course e-Book Modules (1,000+ pages)
+ Supplemental Resources
+ One-on-one email support
+ Networking with other Permaculture professionals
+ Lifetime access

Access the course immediately and work at your own pace to complete the final assignment and certification.

There are homework assignments for each section – questions related to the material covered in the course.  Some of the homework assignments include outdoor activities, observation, and drawing exercises, as does the Final Design Project.  The homework materials and the Final Design Project can be submitted electronically.

Upon completion of the course, you will receive an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate.

Only those who have completed an official 72-hour PDC course are legally permitted to use the word “Permaculture” for business purposes.

We offer Couples Discounts, Group Discounts, and a Payment Plan Option for those who need it!

Have a group (2 or more) to enroll? Take advantage of our group discount ($50 savings per student) and complete the course together with the submission of one group project by choosing your enrollment option: Single Payment Option or Payment Plan Option.

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Payment Options

Single Payment Option, Payment Plan Option