Cornell CALS Permaculture Practicum: Design 3 (2026)

Cornell CALS's Permaculture Design 3: Practicum, running March 9 to April 4, 2026, is an online course in the Horticulture Distance Learning Program, costing $325 with limited enrollment. Prerequisite requires completion of Permaculture Fundamentals or Permaculture: Ecosystem Mimicry (or both). It contributes to earning a full Permaculture Design Certificate upon finishing all three courses. Focused on practical application, the practicum builds on foundational knowledge through hands-on projects, design implementation, and real-world testing of permaculture strategies. Participants apply ecosystem mimicry to site-specific designs, emphasizing observation, adaptation, and iteration in diverse contexts like urban gardens, farms, or landscapes. Topics include advanced earthworks, polycultures, animal integration, and social systems evaluation. The structured syllabus ensures progressive skill-building, with FAQs on certification and email support available. This academic-backed program suits those advancing from theory to practice, offering flexibility for professionals and enthusiasts to refine designs for resilience and productivity.