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INTRODUCTION - LIFE'S PRINCIPLES - MASTERCLASS
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What will you get out of it?
Master the fundamentals
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, tools and terminology of biomimicry
Implementation
Learn the steps of how to put biomimicry into practice, and how to use the resources
Certificate of completion
You will receive a certificate from BiomimicrySA for each course that you complete successfully
Additional resources
Our handbooks are packed with all the video course content PLUS extra links, activities and ideas for you to explore further
Get the Big Picture
Not only will you learn HOW to do biomimicry, but you'll also understand WHY it is such an important and valuable practice right now
Inspiration!
Get inspired by multiple case studies from a range of different industries, and find new ways of thinking about nature and your company
Are you ready to make change?
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What are the courses?
Introduction to Biomimicry
In the Introduction to Biomimicry course you will:
- Understand WHY biomimicry, from a big picture perspective,
- Know WHAT biomimicry is, having explored some representative case studies
- Be able to practice the core steps of HOW biomimicry from biology to design, as well as from challenge to biology
- Understand WHO practices biomimicry and where you fit in
Biomimicry Life's Principles
This introductory course on Life's Principles takes you through their origin, descriptions, biological examples, case studies to illustrate, and how to apply them in the design of your world. By learning from these deep design lessons, you can:
- Model innovative strategies,
- Measure your designs against these sustainable benchmarks, and
- Be Mentored by nature’s genius with Life’s Principles as your aspirational ideals.
Biomimicry Masterclass
This Masterclass advances the learnings from Introduction to Biomimicry and Biomimicry Life's Principles, and explores what the world could look like if we applied Biomimicry Thinking to the design of our world at a systems level. In this course, you will learn to recognise the opportunity for systems-level transformative innovation at the intersection of biomimicry and other paradigms.
What is the value of the online courses?
If you were to learn the same content in-person at workshops in South Africa, the cost (including the handbooks) would be approximately $300 for each course.
Online training enables you to learn at a lower price, and you can access it wherever and whenever you like! Through these online courses, you are also connected to an international community of like-minded people.
Introduction to Biomimicry
$99 – on special
Includes:
- Course Introduction
- Why biomimicry
5 x subsections - What is Biomimicry
5 x subsections - How do we do biomimicry
8 x subsections - Access to digital handbooks
- Automatically graded quizzes
Life's Principles
$99 - on special
Includes:
- Introduction to Life's Principles
- Overview of Life's Principles
- Life's Principles, in depth:
6 x subsections - Life's Principles Applied
- Access to digital handbook
Biomimicry Masterclass
$109 - on special
Includes:
- Introduction and Overview
- Integrated Perspective
- Systems Thinking
- Places to Intervene in a System
- Biomimicry and Systems Innovation
5 x subsections - Access to digital handbook
What is the duration of the courses?
The video content of the courses is split into short sections so that you can stop and start as you like.
We recommend allowing at least 5 hours over 2 weeks, for the video component of each course. You can spend far more time going through the handbooks. Each individual course is available for 2 months (62 days) from the date that you start it.
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Who should learn biomimicry?
Anyone who feels that we should be improving the way we design our products, processes and systems, and most of all those who thirst for a more sustainable (regenerative and resilient) world. And anyone who is keen to learn from the most experienced teacher out there – nature.
In our case studies, we feature people who are evolving the fields of: product design, life-friendly chemistry, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, land rehabilitation, materials engineering, architecture, city planning, civil engineering, water management, hygiene and medicine, industrial design, building materials, business models – and so many more.
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How can I contact Learn Biomimicry?
These courses were developed by BiomimicrySA and ReWild, and sponsored by Exxaro:
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