Online Courses
Self-paced courses covering the methods Garden Pool has developed and taught since 2009.
Garden Pool Academy
Design. Build. Grow.
Garden Pool Academy is the modern continuation of Garden Pool's educational mission — practical knowledge, shared with the people who will use it.
Ways to learn
From a free article to institutional training
Free Learning
Articles, videos, and reference material available at no cost, in the open-source spirit of the original project.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions where participants build, measure, troubleshoot, and take the method home.
System Design
Design guidance and 3D modeling for people planning a real build in a real place.
Certification
Room is being kept for a future certification track, including a potential evolution of the Garden Pool Certified Designer program.
Educational Videos
A growing video library, including historical Garden Pool footage and new instructional material.
Downloads & Plans
Diagrams, material lists, and build documentation for practical use.
Institutional Training
Training programs for agencies, schools, extension services, and development organizations.
University Collaboration
Coursework support, student projects, demonstration systems, and applied research.
Course catalog
Subjects we teach
- Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems
- Aquaponics
- Hydroponics
- Building a Garden Pool
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Water Conservation
- Vertical Growing
- Food-System Design
- SketchUp / 3D Modeling for Sustainable Systems
- Appropriate Technology
- Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Course enrollment is being rebuilt. Garden Pool Academy may host its learning community on an external platform while the Garden Pool brand and curriculum remain our own.