Permaculture Courses
(Online + Costa Rica PDC)
Learn permaculture design hands on in Costa Rica or online from anywhere.
Compare both course options and choose the one that fits your climate, your land, and your goals.
On-Site Permaculture Design Course (Costa Rica)
International PDC Certification • 15 Days • Immersive Learning
Learn ecological design inside a working permaculture farm and education center near Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica.
You will practice:
Food forests and agroforestry
Soil fertility, compost, and biochar
Rainwater harvesting and natural building
Diet design and self sufficiency planning
Includes accommodation in bamboo cabinas, farm to table meals, and a visit to Indigenous lands.
Which course is right for you?
Choose the On-Site PDC if you want:
Hands-on learning
To earn an international certification
To experience living permaculture systems
Online Tropical Permaculture Course (Study from Anywhere)
Self Paced • Step by Step • Works on any land size
Learn how to design a complete tropical food system.
Based on our 2,000 m² homestead that feeds our family year round.
You receive:
Video lessons filmed on our land
Garden and food forest design templates
Crop nutrient and crop area charts
Diet design tools for calories, protein, fats, staples
Choose the Online Course if you want:
A plan you can apply to your own land
To learn at your own pace
To start designing immediately
Many students take both: online to plan, on-site to deepen skills.
What you will learn (both courses)
Permaculture ethics and principles
Food forest and agroforestry design
Soil building, compost, and biochar
Rainwater, greywater, and closed loop systems
Climate resilient crop planning and diet design
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Permaculture Design Course (PDC)?
A 72-hour international certificate in ecological design.
Do I need experience?
No. Both courses are beginner friendly.
Is the online course enough to start designing?
Yes. It includes templates, plans, and real yield data.
Are meals and lodging included on-site?
Yes. All meals and bamboo cabinas are included.
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On-Site PDC (Costa Rica)
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Online Course (Tropics)
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