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Mai Studies Original · Sustainability, Ecology & Food Waste

Sustainable Food Systems and Permaculture Principles

Sustainable Food Systems and Permaculture Principles is an original Mai Studies programme in sustainability, ecology & food waste. Over 4 weeks and roughly 20 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.

4 weeks 20 guided hours Beginner

Included with Mai Studies membership at no extra cost. Fee waivers are available through scholarships and open access.

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What you will achieve

  • Explain the core principles of sustainable food systems and permaculture principles in plain language
  • Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
  • Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
  • Plan your next steps in sustainable food systems and permaculture

Entry guidance

  • No prior experience needed
  • A computer and a reliable internet connection

Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.

Programme syllabus

3 applied modules

01

Foundations of Sustainable Food Systems and Permaculture Principles

Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for sustainable food systems and permaculture principles.

02

Applied practice in Sustainable Food Systems and Permaculture Principles

Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for sustainable food systems and permaculture.

03

Portfolio project, assessment and next steps

Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.