Permaculture and Self Sufficiency Courses


Permaculture and self-sufficiency courses for sustainable living or professional development.
Gain skills and knowledge with practical experience with support in self-sufficiency and permaculture, we understand sustainable living and have been teaching it since the 70’s. Flexible learning, great support and lots of options.

Advanced Permaculture   
Advanced Permaculture

Study advanced permaculture by distance education. Experienced tutors will take you to the next level in becoming a permaculture professional in sustainable liv...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Alternative Energy   
Alternative Energy

Learn about alternative energy systems, develop a plan for reducing energy usage, and learn how to build a self-sustaining house with a focus on alternative en...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Carpentry   
Carpentry

Learn how to make things from wood by gaining an understanding of carpentry theory and practice. Carry out repairs at home or build out of timber. Put theory in...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Certificate In Alternative Farming   
Certificate In Alternative Farming

Study alternative farming by distance education, learning sustainable agriculture techniques for farming crops and livestock; all by distance education.

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Certificate In Horticulture (Permaculture)   
Certificate In Horticulture (Permacul...

Study this Certificate in Horticulture (Permaculture) from anywhere in the world, and at your own pace. Learn from highly qualified and experienced Horticulturi...

700 hours
Certificate
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Certificate In Self Sufficiency   
Certificate In Self Sufficiency

Take advantage of the years of training and experience and qualifications of ACS tutors when you undertake this amazing course. Study from anywhere in the world.

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Health Food Production   
Health Food Production

This course teaches the production and manufacturing of alternative foods, how to source organic, vegan and vegetarian foods for business applications and marke...

9 lessons
100 hours
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Healthy Buildings I (Building Construction & Health)   
Healthy Buildings I (Building Constru...

Learn to create a healthy building with the minimum toxity from the ground up. This unique home study course will help you make the right decisions for buildin...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Healthy Buildings II (Building Environment & Health)   
Healthy Buildings II (Building Enviro...

This building biology course complements our Healthy Buildings I course but considers the impact of location, surroundings and interior finishes and materials o...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Mud Brick Construction   
Mud Brick Construction

Learn online to create a home, using mud bricks, build your own home, learn how to live in a mud brick home, the difference with mud brick homes is here; studyi...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Organic Plant Culture   
Organic Plant Culture

100 hour organic plant culture course and benefit from ACS tutors' years of experience and numerous qualifications in this field. Study via distance education, ...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Permaculture I   
Permaculture I

Learn sustainability techniques and landscape design principles for creating property development that is productive and sustainable.

5 lessons
100 hours
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Permaculture II (Plants for Permaculture)   
Permaculture II (Plants for Permacult...

Study plants for a permaculture landscape, ecology, selection, establishment, use. Extensive 100 hour specialised training for permaculturists.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Permaculture III (Animals)   
Permaculture III (Animals)

Learn about selecting, managing and incorporating different animals into a permaculture system by studying animal husbandry, breed selection and principles of e...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Permaculture IV   
Permaculture IV

Learn advanced skills in planning permaculture systems -100 hour corse

10 lessons
100 hours
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Permaculture Systems   
Permaculture Systems

An intensive foundation course in permaculture. Learn from highly experienced tutors about the different growing methods which underpin permaculture, natural sy...

8 lessons
100 hours
Certificate
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Self Sufficiency I (Be More Self Sufficient)   
Self Sufficiency I (Be More Self Suff...

Get away from the blind consumerism that plagues the world today, and become self-sufficient! Learn from tutors with many qualifications and experience. Study t...

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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Self Sufficiency II   
Self Sufficiency II

Learn to grow, process and use food to be more self sufficient -Save money, Eat healthier. Learn from experts with decades of experience in self sufficiency -We...

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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