You can still take the course. You can use whatever space is available to you for observation and experimentation, or work through the design process while developing your understanding. Not having land should not be treated as a barrier to beginning your permaculture journey.

The workbook is the central working document for the course. Participants progressively add their observations, research, maps, analysis and design work to it. The work accumulates throughout the eight weeks and contributes to the final design.

Yes, provided you can make the required time commitment. The course is an eight-week, 72-hour curriculum, which works out to roughly 9 hours per week. The commitment includes recorded learning, assignments, observation and design work. If you feel like this is too much for you, check out our self-paced course option which might work better!

Plan for approximately 7–9 hours per week, depending on your pace and the amount of site work involved. The course combines recorded learning, workbook work, site observation, assignments, feedback and doubt-clearing sessions.

Practical work can include site observation, location assessment, base mapping, contour/topographic information, soil testing, climate and rainfall research, flora and fauna observation, sector analysis, zone analysis, site overlays and development of a final master plan.

No. You do not need advanced graphic-design skills. The course uses a Google Slides-based workbook template. Participants can create digital maps and diagrams, but hand-drawn maps and sketches can also be used. The emphasis is on observation, analysis and design thinking rather than graphic sophistication.

Support includes weekly feedback, group doubt-clearing sessions, individual office hours, WhatsApp/group communication, and guidance while working through the workbook and developing the design. The basic rhythm is: learn → apply → receive feedback → continue.

That's okay. The process is guided throughout the course. You may work with digital maps, hand-drawn maps or other appropriate methods. The objective is to learn how to observe, analyse and represent a site—not to demonstrate professional drafting skills.

The key difference is the application and feedback loop. Participants do not only consume recorded content. They work through a site-based workbook, collect information, apply concepts, submit work, receive feedback and progressively develop their final design.