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)