DIPLOMA IN APPLIED PERMACULTURE
What is the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design? The Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design is internationally recognised as the next step for people who have done a Permaculture Design Course. The Diploma formally recognises and accredits a person’s permaculture practice. This is particularly important for individuals who are teaching permaculture, offering permaculture services, developing and running permaculture projects.
Why is the Diploma important? The Diploma is important for three main reasons:
Who does the Diploma? As a result of completing the Permaculture Design Course many people carry on learning about permaculture, putting the theories and design methods into practice, and using permaculture design in their life in a definite and planned way. This can include:
using permaculture as part of paid or voluntary work
developing a home and garden
getting involved in a local community or neighbourhood project
working on a transition town initiative
developing a sustainable business
learning new professional skills
applying permaculture in the workplace to ‘green it up’
developing a new life plan
This can be challenging and many people want support along the way. Its also useful to gain recognition for all this learning and hard work, especially if you want to make permaculture part of your livelihood.
If you have reached this point you can register with the Permaculture Association and become a Diploma Apprentice.
Why is the Diploma important? The Diploma is important for three main reasons:
Who does the Diploma? As a result of completing the Permaculture Design Course many people carry on learning about permaculture, putting the theories and design methods into practice, and using permaculture design in their life in a definite and planned way. This can include:
using permaculture as part of paid or voluntary work
developing a home and garden
getting involved in a local community or neighbourhood project
working on a transition town initiative
developing a sustainable business
learning new professional skills
applying permaculture in the workplace to ‘green it up’
developing a new life plan
This can be challenging and many people want support along the way. Its also useful to gain recognition for all this learning and hard work, especially if you want to make permaculture part of your livelihood.
If you have reached this point you can register with the Permaculture Association and become a Diploma Apprentice.