Many permaculture educators run Introduction to Permaculture courses from time to time. These range from one evening to two days in duration, the longer ones typically including a tour or practical project. The history, ethics, and principles of permaculture are explained and one or more applications examined. The courses offer a good taste of what a PDC course would be like though there is no formal programme of introductory courses and no fixed syllabus. 

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