Prospective permaculture students
Selecting an online PDC course for personal certification
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The Online PDC's - Comparison Criteria mind map template provides a structured framework with 105 nodes across 8 branches to evaluate Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) courses. It covers Student Care, Delivery of Course Materials, Assessment Criteria, Student Feedback Process, Cooperation with International Permaculture community, Resilience of PDC Delivery Organisation, Mentoring process, and Quality of materials. Key nodes include 'costs and payment plan options', 'synchronous/asynchronous' delivery, and 'Graduates of High Quality'. This template serves as a comprehensive cheat sheet for comparing online PDC offerings, ensuring all critical aspects are assessed systematically.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Permaculture educators and program coordinators
Evaluating multiple PDC providers for organizational partnership
Curriculum developers and accreditation bodies
Designing a quality assurance framework for online permaculture education
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Review Evaluation Criteria
Open the template in Xmind to explore the eight main branches covering student care, course delivery, and organizational resilience.
Step 2
Document and Compare PDC Providers
Input specific details for each course provider under the relevant nodes such as costs, payment plans, and delivery methods.
Step 3
Customize and Track Your Progress
Tailor the 105 nodes to your specific needs and use the map as a checklist to score and compare different online offerings.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 8 main branches: Student Care, Delivery of Course Materials, Assessment Criteria, Student Feedback Process, Cooperation with International Permaculture community, Resilience of PDC Delivery Organisation, Mentoring process, and Quality of materials, with 105 nodes total.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then fill in details for each PDC provider under the relevant branches. Use the criteria to score or note observations, then compare across providers to make an informed decision.
Yes, the template is free to use and fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to suit your specific comparison needs.
It evaluates the organization's stability, including supply of skilled teachers, realistic budgeting, and policies for people care, earth care, and fair share, ensuring the provider can sustain operations.
Absolutely. You can edit the 'Assessment Criteria' branch to add or remove electives, submission methods, or appeals processes to match your evaluation priorities.
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