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What will you get out of it?
Certificate of completion
You will receive a certificate of completion, endorsed by BiomimicrySA and the Biomimicry Institute
Additional resources
Our handbooks are packed with all the video course content PLUS extra links, activities and ideas for you to explore further
Community
We provide options for you to connect with other members of the courses, biomimicry leaders, and the global biomimicry network, too.
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
Master the fundamentals
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, tools and terminology of biomimicry
Implementation
Learn the steps, tools and methodologies of how to put biomimicry into practice across different scales – from products to businesses.
WHY WAIT AND SEE?
Start today, and get involved in designing the new normal!
Are you ready to start your biomimicry learning journey?
Our courses are designed to scaffold your learning; starting with the basics and growing in complexity and depth, so that you are able to develop a robust and flexible understanding of biomimicry.
If you are looking to take your learning to the next level, we highly recommend this 3 Course Bundle – you get all the same courses but for a lower price!
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What do the courses cover?
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 courses?
If you were to learn the same content in-person at workshops in South Africa, the cost (including the handbooks) would be approximately US $300 / ZAR 5200 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.
We like to assist our community wherever we can, so we're there to answer any questions you may have before, during or after the courses.
CURIOUS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BIOMIMICRY?
Our courses are ready to meet you where you're at.
INTRODUCTION TO BIOMIMICRY$119.00 USD
$79.00 USD
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
- Certificate of completion
BIOMIMICRY LIFE'S PRINCIPLES$119.00 USD
$79 USD
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
- Automatically graded quizzes
- Certificate of completion
BIOMIMICRY MASTERCLASS$129.00 USD
$89 USD
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
- Automatically graded quizzes
- Certificate of completion
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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These courses were developed by BiomimicrySA and ReWild, and sponsored by Exxaro:
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