Hybrid Permaculture Design Certificate PDC 2025-2026 (English)
The 2025-2026 hybrid online and in-person Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course, offers a comprehensive learning experience adapted from the Permaculture Research Institute Australia. The programme, totalling 90 hours (40 hours theory, 20 hours design practice, 32 hours practical workshops), aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to apply permaculture principles in their own lives.
This 2025-2026 hybrid online and in-person Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course, offers a comprehensive learning experience adapted from the Permaculture Research Institute Australia. The programme, totalling 90 hours (40 hours theory, 20 hours design practice, 32 hours practical workshops), aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to apply permaculture principles in their own lives.
Course Content & Structure
The course content includes permaculture ethics and principles, design processes, and practical application through group design projects and hands-on work in a garden setting. Topics covered range from soil, water, plants, and food production to built environments, resource utilization, and social systems, including community building. The hybrid format provides flexibility with weekly online modules starting in February and in-person practical workshops held twice a month on Saturdays/Sundays (9 am to 1 pm), alternating between English and French sessions.
Certification & Organisation
The course is certified by the Permaculture Association UK and is organised in collaboration with various ecological and solidarity transition actors in the region. The main instructor is Dr. Katy Fox, an engaged anthropologist, permaculture designer and activist who has worked on socio-ecological regeneration projects and co-founded the eco-site Ferme du bout du monde Arlon.
Pricing & Payment Options
Pricing is a conscious contribution based on a 'fair price' (€750) or a 'solidarity price' (€950). If you are unsure where you stand in terms of economic privilege, please look at the 'Green Bottle' diagramme in the PDF below.
We also have adapted payment options available for those facing financial difficulties. Contact us via mail if this is the case and we will find a solution together.
Ferme du bout du monde asbl is not subsidised. Every contribution supports education for regeneration.
Registration Process
Registration is confirmed once payment is received by bank transfer or credit card. Please read our terms and conditions.
Please find all the details about the course in the document below:
PDF: Hybrid Permaculture Design Certificate