The Diploma offers the following benefits:

An opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the permaculture concepts and practices introduced during the Design Course.

An opportunity to consciously turn the theory learnt on the Design Course into practical skills and real-life changes.

A structured approach to learning, with support from experienced mentors and designers.

It will also enable you to:

  • Get high quality design support and guidance for your projects
  • Develop skills as a reflective and sustainable learner
  • Increase your professional reputation and confidence as a permaculture designer
  • Be added to the Permaculture Association’s designers register to help attract commercial design work.
  • Become a lead teacher on a Permaculture Design Course (teacher specific training is also required)
  • Become a tutor for the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design (tutor specific training is also required)