8 Topics
5 Days
40 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
- Rural development officers
- Landscape designers and planners
- Garden designers and horticultural professionals
- Agroecology and sustainable agriculture practitioners
- NGO and development organization staff
- Natural resource management professionals
- Climate change and resilience practitioners
- Farm and estate managers
- Community-based organization leaders
- Educators, trainers, researchers, and students
- Entrepreneurs developing sustainable agriculture and ecological projects
Session Objectives
- Understand the principles and ethics of permaculture design. Learn to apply permaculture design methodologies. Evaluate site characteristics for permaculture design. Design sustainable systems for food production and shelter. Integrate water harvesting and soil conservation techniques. Develop strategies for energy efficiency and renewable resources. Apply permaculture design to urban and rural contexts. Promote sustainable living and community resilience.
About the Course
The Permaculture Design Training Course provides participants with practical knowledge and skills for designing sustainable, productive, and resilient agricultural and ecological systems based on permaculture principles. The course explores how natural ecosystems can inspire the design of integrated systems that efficiently use land, water, energy, biodiversity, and other available resources.Through practical exercises, design activities, case studies, and group projects, participants will learn how to assess a site, identify available resources and constraints, map ecological relationships, develop appropriate design strategies, and create integrated permaculture systems.The course also examines climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, food security, and community-based resource management. Participants will develop the ability to apply permaculture design principles to real-world agricultural and community settings, supporting more resilient, regenerative, and resource-efficient production systems.
Curriculum & Topics
8 Topics | 40 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Defining permaculture and its core principles
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Workshop 1.2:
The history and evolution of permaculture
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Workshop 1.3:
Understanding permaculture ethics: Earth care, people care, and fair share
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Workshop 1.4:
Key concepts in permaculture design
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Workshop 1.5:
Applying permaculture in diverse contexts
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Workshop 2.1:
Site analysis and assessment
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Workshop 2.2:
Understanding natural patterns and processes
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Workshop 2.3:
Design principles and strategies
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Workshop 2.4:
Zoning and sector planning
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Workshop 2.5:
The design process: observation, analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation
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Workshop 3.1:
Methods for site observation and data collection
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Workshop 3.2:
Understanding microclimates and site factors
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Workshop 3.3:
Soil analysis and improvement techniques
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Workshop 3.4:
Water resources and hydrology
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Workshop 3.5:
Mapping and design tools
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Workshop 4.1:
Designing for food production: annuals, perennials, and forest gardens
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Workshop 4.2:
Creating integrated systems for plant, animal, and human needs
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Workshop 4.3:
Developing sustainable shelter and built environments
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Workshop 4.4:
Applying appropriate technology in permaculture systems
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Workshop 4.5:
Designing for energy efficiency and conservation
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Workshop 5.1:
Principles of water harvesting and management
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Workshop 5.2:
Techniques for rainwater harvesting and storage
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Workshop 5.3:
Soil conservation and erosion control
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Workshop 5.4:
Creating healthy soil ecosystems
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Workshop 5.5:
Water management for different climates
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Workshop 6.1:
Understanding energy flows and conservation
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Workshop 6.2:
Utilizing renewable energy sources: solar, wind, and biomass
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Workshop 6.3:
Designing energy-efficient buildings
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Workshop 6.4:
Reducing energy consumption in daily life
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Workshop 6.5:
Creating closed-loop systems
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Workshop 7.1:
Applying permaculture in urban environments: urban gardening, community gardens
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Workshop 7.2:
Designing sustainable communities and eco-villages
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Workshop 7.3:
Integrating permaculture into agriculture and farming systems
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Workshop 7.4:
Creating resilient and self-reliant systems
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Workshop 7.5:
Addressing social and economic aspects of permaculture
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Workshop 8.1:
Project planning and implementation
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Workshop 8.2:
Managing permaculture systems
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Workshop 8.3:
Monitoring and evaluation
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Workshop 8.4:
Community engagement and education
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Workshop 8.5:
Strategies for scaling up permaculture practices
