Welcome to the Online Permaculture Education Center. Our mission is to teach, consult, demonstrate, and help spread the word about Permaculture worldwide. The Permaculture Education Center is a not-for-profit venture, created in collaboration with PRI Australia and several of the leading Permaculture teachers in North America.
We offer the official, certified 72-hour online Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course and the Introduction to Permaculture Course, plus advice and tutoring from some of the world’s top professional Permaculture designers and teachers.
Our courses are eligible for university course credits and continuing education credits for both landscape architects and traditional architects. All of our courses are accredited internationally by the Permaculture Research Institute in Australia.
Our teaching methods are interactive, creative and designed to provide a low-stress and enjoyable experience for students. Both the Introduction to Permaculture course and the full Permaculture Design Course follow the official guidelines for teaching Permaculture as directed by Bill Mollison. The PDC course follows the topics in Mollison’s book, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual, which is considered by many to be the foundation text of Permaculture.
There are no exams, and students study at their own pace. There are homework assignments and activities that must be completed for each section of the course. The instructors carefully monitor progress and are available to assist students via email when needed. Some people take longer than others to finish the PDC course, but there are no extra charges or cut-off dates. Our instructors are professional, patient and supportive, and are focused on the student’s needs.
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