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[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

I find myself in strong agreement with Scott on this and would recommend 
that a 9 day course NOT offer a cerificate. At Earthaven we offer an 
8+day fundamentals course that is a prerequisite for an 8 day Practicum, 
upon completion of which we offer certification. I would go as far as to 
delete from the calendar any course that promised a certificate in less 
than 14 days.
Keith

Scott Pittman wrote:

> >   1. Spring Texas Permaculture Class (Selwyn Polit)
> >
> > Hi folks,
> > Please spread the word.
> >
> > Permaculture Design Certification Course
> > Weekends & Saturdays, April 9 – June 5, 2005 in Austin, Texas
> > Attend for 1 day or the whole course
> >
> > What: 9-day course led by Dick Pierce, Selwyn Polit, and other Austin 
> > area instructors/designers, offering practical training and skills in 
> > sustainable living. We will cover design principles and technologies 
> > that you can easily apply to your home, workplace, and community to 
> > help you live well in the city or the country.
>
> While I support the spead of permaculture throught teaching, it 
> streches credulity to offer a "9" day certification course. Why not a 
> three day certification course? The course cannot not properly be 
> covered in 9 days and that is why certification courses have always 
> been different than introduction, or specialty courses that do not 
> offer certification.
>
> If you are offering the true "Certification" course then one must 
> follow the established curriculum and class hours, at a minimum. The 9 
> day course you are offering may well be a great course offering all 
> that you advertise but it should not issue the certificate of 
> permaculture design.
>
> Scott Pittman
> Permaculture Institute
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Culture's Edge at Earthaven Ecovillage
http://www.permacultureactivist.net
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