Introduction to Permaculture – 10-Hour Course (Jan 16, 20 & 23, 2026)

Permaculture is more than gardening—it’s a way of seeing, designing, and collaborating with living systems. We’re excited to share a beginner-friendly course that captures this spirit: “Introduction to Permaculture – 10-Hour Course” from Minimum Viable Academy. The program unfolds over three live, two-hour sessions, building shared language and practical tools you can take into community projects and home landscapes. The course page lists the price at 84 € and confirms International Permaculture CoLab certification via peer review.

Dates & times

• January 16, 2026 – 18:00–20:00 CET
• January 20, 2026 – 18:00–20:00 CET
• January 23, 2026 – 18:00–20:00 CET

Across the three sessions, you’ll explore ethics, principles, systems thinking, and a practical design framework—a solid launchpad if you’re curious about moving on to a full Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) later on. The emphasis is on interactive learning and meaningful design processes that benefit people and ecosystems.

Why we’re sharing this with the PermaGuide community

At PermaGuide, we focus on learning through doing, community connections, and real-world impact—exactly the competencies this course nurtures. It aligns with our “community-first” approach and our emphasis on accessible, hands-on pathways into regenerative living and local action.

Who it’s for

• Newcomers who want a structured, friendly intro before tackling larger projects.
• Community builders seeking a shared vocabulary for collaboration across initiatives.
• Doers ready to apply systems thinking to gardens, water use, waste reduction, or neighborhood projects.

Certification & next steps

This course is certified by the International Permaculture CoLab through a peer review process—offering recognition within a global network of practitioners and educators. It also prepares you for a PDC if you choose to deepen your studies later.

How to join

• Reserve your spot: Introduction to Permaculture – 10-Hour Course (Minimum Viable Academy) minimumviable.academy
• When: Jan 16, 20 & 23, 2026 — 18:00–20:00 CET (three sessions).
• Cost: 84 €. minimumviable.academy

If you’re part of our PermaGuide circles, consider pairing this course with our on-site Trainings, Tours, Work & Travel, Eco Holidays, or Residencies to immediately practice what you learn—the fastest way to build skills, confidence, and community.

Additional resources

• International Permaculture CoLab – Learn about the network and peer-review culture: https://perma.earth/ minimumviable.academy
• Permaculture Principles (David Holmgren) – Clear intros to the ethics and 12 principles: https://permacultureprinciples.com/
• Permaculture Association (UK) – What is Permaculture? Overview, examples, and pathways: https://www.permaculture.org.uk/knowledge-base/what-is-permaculture
• FAO – What is Agroecology? Systems thinking in food and farming from a global perspective: https://www.fao.org/agroecology/home/en/
• The Systems Thinker – Introductory Resources A gentle entry into feedback loops and leverage points: https://thesystemsthinker.com/
• Minimum Viable Academy – Course page Details, price, and certification notes: https://minimumviable.academy/product/introduction-to-permaculture-10-hour-course/ minimumviable.academy