Our Permaculture Design Certification is a 6-month online course. Following the completion of our 6-month online course, students will be invited to the Ecoversity immersion experience that includes permaculture intensive workshops. Permaculture graduates will have first access to sign up for this offering and will receive an alumni discount. Location, time, and more details to be announced later. 

The class is hosted weekly on Zoom, with pre-recorded lectures shared in your student portal. The live sessions include high-level teaching, case studies, practicum practice, group breakout rooms and ends with students questions, sharing, and connecting.

In our experience, students commit on average about 4 hours a week on the program. During the final design project, those hours may increase. This occurs in month 5.

The duration of the weekly live classes is 90 minutes. In between classes, there will be anywhere from 1-2 hours of recorded lectures, home-funs, and readings that will take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to complete.

We offer a hassle-free 7-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with the certification program within 7 days of the course start date, you can request a refund.

Q: How can I get a refund?
A: Simply reach out to us at [email protected] within 7 days of the course start date, and we'll process your refund promptly.

Q: What if I change my mind after the 7 days?
A: Our refund policy covers the first 7 days from the course start date. After that period, we are unable to process refunds.

Q: Is there any specific reason required for a refund?
A: No, your satisfaction matters most. If the certification program doesn't meet your expectations for any reason, you're eligible for a refund within the 7-day window.

Q: How long does the refund process take?
A: We strive to process refunds swiftly. Once your refund request is approved, you can expect the refund within 5-7 business days.

Q: How will I receive my refund?
A: Refunds will be processed through the original payment method you used during the purchase.

Q: What if I have additional questions about the refund policy?
A: If you have any further inquiries about our refund policy, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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Yes! Our coursework does not focus on any one growing zone. The skills and practice of permaculture cover a broad range of topics which are applicable to every zone, and not just agricultural.

Permaculture isn’t a rigid set of ‘farming’ techniques, but a holistic perspective on social, land, and environmental stewardship. If you are wishing for climate specific education in biological systems then this PDC may not be what you are looking for.

Our education offers the skills anyone would need to assess their environment, identify their resources and be able to design and construct an efficient plan that maximizes the potential of those variables - to whatever they want to build or create (land project or not).

Regardless of your experience or personal pursuit, the PDC is designed to help everyone be a conscientious, engaged, strategic, and independent human. 

Many cheers along your journey! Hopefully, we can all engage together for a better future.

Yes, Ecoversity offers a Diversity Scholarship for every program. We know diverse classrooms create diverse perspectives in our graduates so this scholarship was created to extend the opportunities of growth and learning to passionate candidates who are inspired to pay the fruits of this gift forward. 

At Ecoversity, our commitment to accessible education remains steadfast in times of disparity and inequality. If you're navigating economic challenges and seek a scholarship opportunity, kindly complete this form*.

Acknowledging that financial situations often mirror broader systems of privilege and oppression, priority is extended to Indigenous individuals, People of Colour, single parents, and those managing disabilities or illnesses.

We truly look forward to reviewing these applications and getting to know you as a human being. We are looking for candidates that resonate with our mission statement and who are looking to create harmony between themselves and the Earth. All information submitted will remain confidential. Please fill out this application by 10/18/23 and know that recipients will be announced on 10/20/23.

Very much… YES!! What you learn in the PDC is applicable to many fields. The skills you will learn are in HIGH DEMAND. Maybe more importantly, our course will guide you toward a type of work that is more aligned and purposeful. After receiving your Permaculture Design Certificate backed by the Permaculture Institute of North America, you will have the ability to spread your knowledge and teach others permaculture. You, along with your network of fellow classmates, will have many opportunities to practice permaculture within any field.

No prior experience is necessary for this class. Your commitment to learn, contribute, and stay open is all you need. If you have an existing project or one in mind, you will have an opportunity to take the lead on your class project.

Formally known as the Permaculture Design Consultant’s Certificate, this document is awarded to those who attend all sessions of the design course and who successfully complete the design project. The certificate for this course is offered by Ecoversity and endorsed by the Permaculture Institute USA, a 501c3 non-profit founded by Bill Mollison and Scott Pittman in 1996. The Institute is the principal certifying body for the United States. The Certificate allows you to legally say you are Permaculture Certified, teach others permaculture, certify others, and consult with recognized credentials.

 Yes, we offer all prospective students a free 1-1 call with our teaching mentors to find out if this course is a good fit for you! (Most likely it is 😉)

Click here to schedule your 1-1 call today!

• Anyone Who Is Curious About Making Positive Changes In The World!
• Corporate Innovators
• Sustainabillity Officers
• Non-profit Eco-Warriors
• Eco-Visionaries
• Gardeners & Farmers
• Environmentalists
• Urban Planners & Architects
• Passionate Eco-Educators
• Community Leaders
• Homeowners & Homesteaders
• Landscape Designers
• Eco-Entrepreneurs
• Students of Mother Earth

You’re here to change the world, so are we, and we want to help you become the most effective change maker out there. This kind of education takes hundreds of hours by a team of dedicated professionals.

By the end of this revolutionary 6-Month course, you’ll have the experience and knowledge needed to be an inspirational permaculture steward for future generations.

Ecoversity courses offer practical permaculture training with recognized leaders in the field. You get personal attention in our limited class size and a team of dedicated course assistants in and out of class. We’ve developed unique course material and will expose you to practitioners specializing in many areas of permaculture. Furthermore, your time in class will allow you to connect with a global community that shares your vision for a fair and sustainable future. These future permaculture professionals will become your friends, teammates, and potential professional colleagues. AND you get lifetime access to ALL course material.

Also, we have special guests and a network of graduates that are doing BIG things in the world. Our last session hosted David Holmgren, Permaculture Co-Founder.

Over 6 months, our certification costs $11.41 a day. Therefore, during the six months, it costs $11.41 a day to launch your eco-conscious lifestyle. What’s a life of purpose, a career, and community rooted in the future of our planet, really worth? How much would you pay to live with meaning and restore the earth‚ all while putting some well-earned money into your pocket? If you’re as committed to permaculture design as you are to groceries, gas for the car, or keeping the TV on at home, then our $1,997 early bird fee ought to make a lot of sense.

This course will give you holistic decision-making tools to create and practice sustainable solutions for food, water, energy security, regenerative shelter, building social capital, developing a sustainable economy, invigorating communities local and at-large, and many other needs. It will allow you to find solutions to the challenges presented by an industrial society. Permaculture uses ecological principles to design sustainable human communities that are harmoniously woven into the environment, highlighting the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. You will walk away with a tested methodology, real-world examples, and the step-by-step processes to transform your worlds and those you want to work with.