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Last updated on 11 March, 2025
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Self-Sufficiency Certification
Overview
Course description
Self-Sufficiency and Sustainable Civilization Building
Our Self-Sufficiency and Sustainable Civilization Course provides the tools to reclaim independence, create resilience, and promote sustainable living. This course tackles pressing global challenges—climate change, resource scarcity, and social instability—by teaching practical self-sufficiency skills. Through these skills, you’ll cultivate a life rooted in sustainability and community collaboration, enabling you to navigate today’s uncertain future with confidence.
The Urgency of Sustainable Living
Industrial civilization has brought many advancements but has also pushed us to the brink of ecological collapse. The impact of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality threatens the stability of our future. Now more than ever, reconnecting with the earth and embracing sustainable practices are essential steps toward a more balanced and secure world. This course empowers you to reduce reliance on the industrial system, learn self-sufficiency, and be part of a collective movement for change.
Build Strength Through Community, Not Individualism
In survival, true strength comes from collaboration. Moving away from the “survival of the fittest” mindset, this course emphasizes community support, resource sharing, and mutual aid as the foundations for a sustainable future. You’ll learn to shift from a competitive outlook to one of inclusivity, where kindness and resourcefulness fuel resilience. This approach not only promotes individual well-being but also strengthens entire communities.
A Practical, Transformative Curriculum
Our course explores sustainability through ten comprehensive modules, each designed to address a different aspect of self-sufficiency. With topics ranging from sustainable food production to DIY shelter building, you’ll gain hands-on skills that enhance adaptability and prepare you for a self-sufficient lifestyle. Alongside practical skills, the course highlights wisdom from indigenous cultures, showcasing enduring methods of sustainable living that offer valuable lessons for today’s world.
Key learning areas include:
Food Production: Grow your own food and master essential gardening techniques.
DIY Shelter and Water Sourcing: Learn practical methods for sustainable shelter construction and secure water supplies.
Holistic Health Practices: Discover traditional medicine techniques and alternative healing methods.
Financial Planning for Sustainability: Develop skills to reduce financial dependence on unsustainable systems.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is perfect for anyone interested in sustainable living, whether you’re a rural homesteader, urban dweller, or simply someone seeking independence and resilience. Ideal for individuals, families, and community leaders, our curriculum provides valuable insights and practical tools for creating a sustainable future. By the end, you’ll be prepared to teach others, fostering a collective approach to self-sufficiency that benefits your community and enhances your own quality of life.
Course benefits
This course includes
Certified & Accredited Course
Study group access
8h 48min of audio course content.
11 modules
Interactives quizzes
10 PDFs
Modules
Course syllabus
Module 1: THE IMPENDING CAUSE OF GLOBAL DISASTER
The first module explores the essence of survival and common misconceptions. It addresses major threats such as financial crises and environmental disasters, and emphasizes the key aim for survivalists: building resilient communities. In this module, you will learn:
- What survival is and what it is not
- Global financial crisis
- Nuclear warfare
- Runaway global warming
- Global pandemics
- Resilience: the goal of survivalists
Module 2: HOW TO SECURE FRESH WATER
In survival mode with limited water resources, making every drop count is essential. This module explores redesigning your home and land to take advantage of rainfall, transforming it into a multi-purpose lifeline for drinking, growing food and hygiene. In this module you will discover:
- How we get our water today
- Harvesting rainwater for personal use
- Water for agriculture
- How to reuse and limit water use
- Traditional water management of the indigenous desert tribes
Module 3: HOW TO SECURE A STABLE, AUTONOMOUS FOOD SUPPLY
This module embraces the “food prepper” mentality, reimagined as a consistent source of nourishment by growing your own food, exceeding the traditional notions of food preparation and self-reliance. In this module we will discuss:
- How food is grown and distributed in today´s world
- Growing food
- Saving food
- Seed saving and propagation
- The abundance of year-round food secured by the Inuit of the Arctic Region
Module 4: HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN SHELTER
The fourth module unveils the energy-inefficient characteristics of industrial building and paves the way towards the captivating realm of sustainable building techniques. This module highlights:
- How industrial society builds their homes
- The challenge of building your own home
- Two types of Natural Construction: cob and straw bale homes
- Natural methods to heat and cool your home
- The “Bajareque” or wattle and daub homes of the lowland Maya
Module 5: ENERGY
Discover the truth about our future of energy. While some hope for unlimited new sources of energy, the real crisis isn’t scarcity but our ignorance and lack of restraint in using energy. This module will discuss:
- Energy: An addiction or a necessity?
- Limiting energy use, the number one priority
- How to heat your home
- Hot water
- Technologies for moving water
- Solar panels and wind turbines
- Transportation considerations
- Gravity fed water system created by small farmers in Central America
Module 6: HEALTH AND MEDICINE
This module will empower you to become your own health advocate in survivalist scenarios, guiding you to source natural medicine and reduce reliance on modern medicine. Discover the timeless wisdom of “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” for holistic wellbeing in today’s world. You will learn:
- The concept of medicine in modern day society
- Holistic approaches to health
- Natural medicine primer
- The home pharmacy of every Guatemalan farmer
Module 7: FINANCES AND REORGANIZING THE WORKPLACE
In the past, wealth meant tangible assets like cattle and land. Nowadays, in our financialized world, wealth is intangible and detached from concrete assets. This module delves into this modern shift, where you will learn about:
- The global casino economy
- Safer investment harbors
- Alternative currencies
- Reorganizing the workplace for greater ownership
- “Cajas Comunitarias”: community owned savings and owned institutions in Central America
Module 8: COMMUNITY VERSUS INDIVIDUAL SURVIVAL
Survival transcends individualism. This module advocates for the power of communities in crises, drawing from nature, history, and human psychology to highlight their practicality and essential role in building a sustainable society. This module will explore:
- Our addiction to individualism
- The myth of the noble against the savages
- Resiliency in times of crisis: the individual or the group
- How the community can help rebuild vital institutions for civilization
- Legitimate security concerns and how to prepare for them
Module 9: URBAN VERSUS RURAL SURVIVAL
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of urban and rural living and how they can impact survival in future crisis scenarios. This concluding module delves into the unique challenges and benefits of each environment, helping you make informed choices for a resilient future. You will discover in this module:
- Our current urban addiction
- The pros and cons of being in a city
- The pros and cons of being in the country
- The opportunity to rebuild mutually beneficial relationships between urban and rural areas
Module 10: INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AS BEARERS OF TRUE SURVIVAL WISDOM
The module explores the impact of modern civilization on indigenous people, emphasizing their historical rootedness, traditions, and connection to the land. It highlights the significance of indigenous activism, spirituality, and the pursuit of a good life rooted in their deep connection to Mother Earth.
- Why the Focus on Indigenous Peoples?
- The Original Affluent Society
- Defense of the Land
- Indigenous Spirituality
- The Ojibway Prophecy: Bringing Together Two Traditions
- Survival as an Opportunity to Rebuild Civilization.
- Conclusion: Survival as an Opportunity to Rebuild Civilization.
Certification
Our certifications are internationally recognized
Our certificates are accredited by IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine), CMA (The Complementary Medical Association), and the CPD (Centre of Excellence), which means that they have been assessed and recognized internationally.
Institution Information
Meet your course creator
Almaoasis
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Sustainable Living
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Alma Oasis was created in 2023, brought to life from the shared vision of two individuals captivated by the beauty and mystery of daily life but also by the climate problems and unmet solutions in our society. Our vision is to inspire the environmentally curious and encourage change in individual behaviors to have a positive impact on the earth, however large or small. ‘Alma’ means the soul, reflecting the essence of our being and ‘Oasis’ signifies a flourishing ecosystem in an otherwise arid world. Together, Alma Oasis represents the harmonious coexistence of the human spirit and nature, a place where individuals learn to thrive on a constantly evolving planet.
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Useful and informative
A lot of information with out much practical guidance of how to apply it. Case studies would be helpful and exercises to apply some of the information.
26 April, 2025
Thomas S.
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MODULE 3
FOUNDING THIS INFO INVALUABLE AND SO HAPPY TO LEARN SOMETHING I DID NOT KNOW
26 April, 2025
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Great course- fascinating information!
I love having access to the Sylvotherapy course at my own pace.
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I am really enjoying it. I like the detailed information and the questions too.
25 April, 2025
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Excellent
have loved it and learnt so much
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Georgina H.
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Experience so far
Great. Extremely thorough information.
22 April, 2025
Autumn B.
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Good course
Very interesting material. I enjoyed the course, although more examples of plants and trees from other parts of the world are needed. It would be very helpful that the certificate includes the approximate number of hours or credits.
22 April, 2025
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Sylvotherary Practitioner Certification
So far it has been very informative and interesting to learn many new things.
22 April, 2025
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An informative course
I am enjoying the course, it is very informative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take to complete a course?
That really depends on how many pages you go through per day or week, and of course, on your previous experience. The course is completely online and self-paced, so there are no deadlines. Once you’ve purchased the course, you’ll have lifetime access to all the material. It’s made up of several modules, some are lighter, while others a bit heavier. For most students, completing the entire course takes around 40 hours.
If I need help with the course, can I ask a question?
Yes, absolutely. The student forum is available for this purpose, you can post your questions and either a mentor or another student will get back to you, usually within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). And feel free to share your wins too!
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Do I need to attend anything live, or can I study whenever it suits me?
The entire course takes place online and is fully self-paced, so you can study whenever it suits you best. There are no trips, workshops, or live classes required. You’ll get access to course modules as downloadable PDFs, audio files, and in some cases, videos. You study independently in your own time, and if you have any questions, you’re always welcome to ask them in the forum.
How am I assessed during the course?
You’ll find short quizzes at the end of each module to help you reflect on what you’ve learned, they’re NOT graded and are just for your own understanding. At the end of the course, there’s a final multiple-choice exam that is graded. You’ll need to score at least 80% to pass. Don’t worry, if you do not achieve 80% your first time, you can retake the exam at any time.
Are there any prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites or minimum educational requirements. All our courses are carefully designed to be accessible to as many people as possible. You can study from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. If your internet connection is unstable, we recommend downloading the PDF modules and audio files so you can access them offline whenever it suits you. Just keep in mind that you’ll need an internet connection to complete the quizzes and take the final exam.
Do I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
You will receive a printed certificate if you selected that option during registration. Otherwise, you can order it later at any time from your student portal under the "Certificates" section – OR download it for free as a PDF.
Are your certificates officially accredited, or are they just for personal development?
The professions for which our courses prepare you are part of the unregulated occupations in most countries. This means there is no official recognition. However, local regulations may vary. We recommend that you inquire with the relevant authorities. Our courses are designed to provide essential foundational knowledge, making them an excellent starting point for anyone looking to enter a new field or expand their expertise. They equip you with practical skills and a deep understanding of the subject matter, enabling you to either begin your career or enhance your existing expertise in a cost-effective way. Our courses are accredited by respected international organisations. That said, the fields we train for aren’t regulated in most countries, so recognition can vary depending on where you live. It’s always a good idea to double-check with local authorities if you're unsure.
Why are the courses sometimes discounted so much?
We believe that quality education should be accessible to everyone, not just a privilege for a few. From time to time, we offer significant discounts to open the door for more people to learn, grow, and discover new opportunities. It’s part of our mission to make personal and professional development more inclusive, regardless of budget.
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