We have developed a 3-stage option to attaining a PDC Certificate. This allows an individual to divide up their training and work at their own speed.
Students begin their Permaculture studies with either the webinars or the 6- Day Hands-On Intensive Training.
After completing both of these, students are then qualified to take the third stage, the design practicum, of the PDC Course. This can be taken on site at Midwest Permaculture or by correspondence from your home.
Note: Step 3 can only be taken after Step 1 and Step 2 are completed.
And what again are the benefits to earning a
Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Certificate? Click Here
Midwest Permaculture's 3-Step Certification Process (Step one & two can be reversed)
Step One
Foundations of Permaculture Webinar Series
This home-study portion of the course Includes: - 18 Hours of Recorded Webinars
- Textbook: Earth User’s Guide to Permaculture
- 150-Question Study Guide
- Over 2-Dozen Additional Handouts
Price: $195
Step Two
6-Day Hands-on Training Intensive
It is typically hosted at Midwest Permaculture in Stelle, IL, but can be hosted at various locations. Click on link immediately above for more information and current dates/locations. This Training
Includes:
- 6 Days: Mostly Hands-on Experiential Training (some classroom)
- Copy of Handbook: Gaia’s Garden
- 10 Study Handouts - Many Additional Resources from this Training
5-Day PDC Completion Course August 14-19, 2011
Will be Held at Midwest Permaculture in Stelle, IL. Step Three Includes: - Additional Pre-Training Home Studies
- Final Pieces of the PDC Curriculum (after completing steps 1 & 2 above)
- Participation in the Creation of a Permaculture Design
- Many Additional Resources
- 3 meals per day and free camping (low cost lodging available too)
- Your Permaculture Design Course Certificate (upon full completion)
Price: $695
... Alternative Step Three...
Correspondence Course
To become available in Summer of 2011.
Will
Include: - Additional Webinars and Home Study Assignments
- The Submission of Essay's on all PDC Course Topics
- Submission of 2 Individual Design Projects
- 1 to 3 Hours of Phone Consultation time with Instructor - Your Permaculture Design Course Certificate
(upon full completion)
Price: $695
If you have questions, feel free to email or call Becky at 815-256-2215.
Complete All 3 Steps - August 8-19, 2011 Prerequisite: Foundations of Permaculture Webinar Series
(Or Scroll up for Brief Description of All Three Steps)
Save on Registration with this Combination
Taken Separately - $1,685
Register After June 23 - $1,595
Register Before June 23 - $1,495 Register Before May 8th - $1,395
Includes 12 days of food, camping, quality hands-on and classroom instruction, two textbooks, loads of resources and your PDC Certificate.
Call (815-256-2215) or email Becky for Questions or to register.
