Hi, this is Geoff.

I'd like to take a moment to thank you, congratulate you, and welcome you to the 2018 Online PDC!

If you've gone through a PDC before, you already know how transformative and eye-opening it can be. My hope is that this second time through, you will be able to make connections and cultivate insights that will dwarf anything you experienced the first time around. I can certainly attest to that myself: Despite having been at this for more than 30 years, every single time I teach this course, I learn something new.

One of the aspects of this particular course that makes it unique is the unprecedented number of PDC alumni, i.e. folks who already have their PDC certificate but have chosen to take the course for a second time. These alumni -- your fellow students -- constitute an incredible resource, as they themselves will be a wellspring of interdisciplinary knowledge and nuanced perspectives.

This time around, make it a point to connect with one another, as these connections may blossom into life-long friendships and professional, working relationships. The diversity and talent we have in this community is truly staggering, and by being in this course, you are automatically part of one of the most active and vibrant permaculture communities in the world.

Here's what you can expect next:

You will be receiving a welcome email with your login instructions and details in the next 24 hours. If you do not receive it within 24 hours, check all “inbox” folders as well as spam; if you still can’t locate it, please email us at [email protected] and we will take care of it ASAP.

As I mentioned earlier, we will start publishing the PDC course content and open access to the digital community town hall later after we complete the public launch of the PDC course. Until then, after you receive your welcome email and log in to your student dashboard, click on "My Courses" and then head over to the "Early Bird Bundle," where you'll find a few surprises waiting for you :) Whenever we add additional bonus content, we'll let you know by sending an email as well as making an announcement in your student dashboard. Keep an eye out for all sorts of goodies in the days and weeks ahead.

Make sure to save your email and password, as you'll use these to access this and ALL future trainings.

Finally, if you have any content-related questions or comments (relating to permaculture, resources, etc.), please post them below the relevant video. If the question is wider than any one video, or if the question is support-related (technical issues, login assistance, etc.), please email [email protected]

Thanks again for your trust and enthusiasm; I’m honored that you've trusted me to be one of your teachers along this path. Our entire team looks forward to doing all we can to help instill a deep appreciation of permaculture for you and your loved ones.

Remember: Enjoy the journey!

Cheers,

Geoff