A Permaculture Design Certificate is an internationally recognised initiation into the world of permaculture. Most graduates integrate their learnings into their passion, profession or project to embody a more holistic approach to life. Whether you already have land or a still dreaming, this course arms you with the basic knowledge and skills required to plan, design, developed and manage it holistically. A few crazy graduates go on to start permaculture businesses or work at ours. Technically, once you've done a PDC, you can start offering permaculture design services - but like all things - it's important to work within your experience and competencies. There are many excited newbie permies who go out into the world developing grand designs that might seem good on paper - but are simply poor designs in real life. But don't worry - our grounded approach ensures that won't be you!.

The 2025 cohort kicks off with the opening and orientation on the new moon of winter - 25 JUNE 2024. After that, each Monday and Wednesday will see one of the team deliver an online live lecture (60-90mins), you will be given an activity that helps build your final design Each Saturday arvo, there will be a dedicated live Q&A with your hosts. We will stay connected through our dedicated community group page. As soon as you join - you get instant access to both the community group and course. The community group already has an active discussion going - and the introduction module of the course is up as well so you can start to get orientated at your leisure.

The practical immersions are held at Cedar Waters, our Regenerative Living Hub, located at Natural Bridge in the Gold Coast Hinterlands, Australia.
For these immersions - you will BYO tent/van/camping set up. Healthy home grown catering is provided. The immersions are 4 full days (Fri-Mon) of fun practical hands on action - bees, natural building, bush regen, food forests, fermentation, survival skills.

2025 Dates Pencilled: 17-20 OCT & 21-24 NOV. Depending on total student numbers will determine how many dates are on offer. We aim to have no more than 21 in each practical training. If you can't make either of these dates - there is also the option to attend the Permaculture Retreat at Grounded Gathering 2025, held 25-29 Aug at Heartland Wilsons Creek. (If you want to stay for the weekend action party it will cost you an extra $150 - OR you could volunteer. If this appeals to you then let's talk options.

No, you don't have to attend the immersion - but there are no discounts or refunds if you do not. Seriously though - you want to be at the practical! This is what brings all the theoretical knowledge home and grounds it in reality. This is where you will get the most value. If you want your official Permaculture Design Certificate you need to attend one immersion to clock up the contact hours.

Yes of course! But let's do one first and then If you are that keen to get more involved we can look at options.

This PDC is made for those who are comfortable with screens, online meetings, and figuring out new digital tech programs. By the end of the course you will have mastered (at a minimum) the following tech stack - Our dedicated Members Portal, Zoom to attend live calls, Google Earth Pro to produce professional maps and concept designs, and Quicktime (or equiv.) to record yourself talking through your design.

We can happily offer you a refund before the course starts minus a $100 admin fee. Once the course starts there are no refunds, no exceptions. If your not ready to do the work - then don't sign up for this course.