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Introduction to Permaculture

Create sustainable landscapes by mastering permaculture principles, ecological design and natural growing systems that help you confidently plan productive environments working in harmony with nature.

Duration: 100 Hours
Modules: 5
Qualification: Statement of Attainment

£329.00

12 Months
Unlimited Tutor Support
100% Online Self Paced
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Who Is This Course For?

Find out who will benefit most.

Perfect for home gardeners, sustainability enthusiasts, growers and beginners wanting practical knowledge to confidently understand permaculture and create environmentally responsible growing systems.

Whether planning a productive garden or beginning a permaculture journey, you’ll develop practical ecological design and land management skills to confidently create sustainable, resilient landscapes.

What You’ll Learn

High quality content, with clearly structured knowledge.

01

Recognise core permaculture principles for productive and sustainable landscape planning confidently.

02

Discover how ecological thinking, natural gardening and sustainable design combine to create resilient growing environments that support long-term productivity and biodiversity.

03

See how soils, climate, water management, forest systems, ecosystem interactions and thoughtful landscape planning work together to create balanced, self-sustaining permaculture environments.

04

Confidently identify environmental factors influencing successful permaculture systems and productive landscapes successfully.

05

Know how to apply ecological planning while using practical techniques that strengthen sustainability, improve soil health and encourage resilient long-term garden performance.

06

Move beyond conventional gardening by developing practical permaculture expertise, stronger environmental awareness and greater confidence to design landscapes that work naturally with changing conditions.

YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

All courses have unlimited tutor support by phone and email, with industry-leading high quality content.

Course Modules

Learn modules one step at a time, and each module leads naturally into the next one.

Module 1

Concepts

  • Life ethics
  • Permaculture principles
  • Natural gardening
  • Organic growing
  • Integrated pest management

Module 2

The Environment

  • Ecology
  • Ecosystems
  • Abiotic factors
  • Biotic factors
  • Web of life

Module 3

Starting a Permaculture Property

  • Site selection
  • Property planning
  • System structure
  • Landscape design
  • Permaculture design

Module 4

Soils

  • Soil management
  • Fertilisers
  • Nitrogen cycle
  • Soil testing
  • Drainage

Module 5

Climate, Water & Forest Systems

  • Climate
  • Water management
  • Microclimates
  • Forest systems
  • Biomass

Course Information

Everything you need to know before you enrol, explained clearly in one simple place.

REQUIREMENTS

No previous experience required

This course is designed for anyone beginners and suitable for all learners.

Basic computer skills recommended

You'll only need basic computer skills and internet access.

Internet connection required

A stable internet connection is needed to access your course materials and submit assessments.

ASSESSMENT

Tutor-marked assignments

Your assignments are marked by experienced tutors who provide helpful feedback.

Practical assessments

Learn by doing with practical assessments designed to build real world skills.

No examinations

There are no exams. Your learning is assessed through practical assignments and activities.

QUALIFICATION

Digital certificate

Your qualification will be issued as a digital certificate which you can download and share.

Issued on completion

Your certificate is issued once you have successfully completed all course requirements.