What is it?
A Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC) is a standardized training program that introduces participants to the principles, ethics, and practical design methods of Permaculture—a system of ecological design for sustainable living, food production, and community development.
At #ThePOB we combine PDC with Flow State activities to create a unique learning experience.
Core Elements of a PDC:
- Duration: Minimum of 72 hours of coursework (most courses are 10–14 days intensive or spread over weekends/months).
- Curriculum: Based on Bill Mollison and David Holmgren's original permaculture teachings, covering:
- Permaculture ethics and principles
- Design methodology and processes
- Climate, water, soil, and landscape systems
- Food forests, gardens, animals, buildings, and energy systems
- Social permaculture and invisible structures (e.g., economics, governance)
- Outcome: On completion, participants receive an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate.
Why is a PDC valuable?
- It's the entry point to becoming a certified permaculture practitioner or designer.
- It equips you with tools to design regenerative systems at any scale (from backyard to broadacre).
- It's often a prerequisite for teaching permaculture or taking advanced permaculture courses (e.g., teacher training, diploma in permaculture).