The Biomimicry Practitioner program by Learn Biomimicry was a great investment! The teachings are very robust and provide in-depth information while the coursework is quite manageable for those with other commitments. They teach you the foundations and how to apply them, while supporting you personally along your journey. I highly recommend it and the organization.

Hi, I’m Cheryl Spector, an Architect and Built Environment Ecologist based in Denver, Colorado, USA. My career has always been a journey searching for how to have a positive and regenerative impact between our built environment and our natural environment, including the impact on the health of humans that occupy these built environments. 

As a leader in sustainability, I often thought we had found a good process, design, materials, or manufacturing; however, I found that most of these were not working as well as we need. I left “sustainability” and jumped into the practice of biomimicry, where I found the most amazing natural mentors!

Although I got my first certification in biomimicry a decade ago, Learn Biomimicry's Practitioner Program was ideal for me, providing the structure and encouragement to pursue one of my innovative ideas that I had not been able to move forward with until completing this program. 

The Learn Biomimicry staff was exceptional in their support and guidance. I’m now moving from the threshold to opening doors for innovative bio-based materials designed to collaborate with the microbiome of our homes, providing healthy interiors for our families. 

I highly recommend the Biomimicry Practitioner Programme to move your ideas to reality!

I am an urban designer and architect developing tools to involve citizenship into shaping our urban ecologies. Biomimicry has opened a whole new perspective from the analysis phases and changed completely my creative process. To my mentors and colleagues, thank you for this journey!

The Learn Biomimicry's Practitioner Programme has helped me to understand how I could apply nature's genius in my work as an Architectural Designer, in a systematic and practical way. 

The best thing about biomimicry is knowing that you are applying solutions to your work that can reach 3.8 billion years old. 

I would love to be able to apply everything that I learnt in my professional work, either as an Architectural Designer or helping other professionals as a Biomimicry Consultant. 

Wish you the best on your journey! 

Cheers!

"Just a side note, my work here with the Biomimicry Practitioner Programme is what got me this job"

The Biomimicry Practitioner Program has given me the framework I crave for incorporating the natural world's genius into my daily design practice. Thank you from the soles of my feet!

An enriching and personalized journey the program offered an incredibly enriching and deeply personal experience. The mentors (Yuma & Melissa) went far beyond the typical role of a guide, actively stepping in to help me navigate the journey.

Their support was truly hands-on, as they not only encouraged me to explore a different path but also helped me to actively seek out and collaborate with partners. What stood out as well was their willingness to connect me with interesting people in their network, which broadened my perspective in a way I hadn't expected. 

Who would have thought I would end up collaborating with one of the most prominent partners in biobased materials in the Netherlands? Challenges and lessons learned While the program's structure was well-designed and the overall flow felt natural, I did face some challenges. managing documentation and locating the right information was difficult at times. 

I believe a unified digital environment for all program materials could be a great help in the future. The time commitment was also more demanding than i had anticipated, making it tough to balance with my full-time job. 

However, in the end, the time and space provided to bring everything together proved to be sufficient. The most profound insight I gained was the realization of what we, as humans, are capable of when we pause and truly listen to nature. This insight came to me even without a background in biology or scientific research, highlighting the accessibility and power of biomimicry. 

Very Thankful to everyone! I am incredibly excited about what the future holds and am definitely open to further opportunities for development within the learn biomimicry network. It was a pleasure getting to know everyone in the rhino cohort group!

The Biomimicry Practitioner Programme has been a transformative experience for me. Before the course, I had a very basic understanding of biomimicry, but the deep dive into its principles and real-world applications has helped reshape how I think about problems, both in my personal and professional life. 

What I love most about biomimicry is its focus on nature as a model for innovation. It's fascinating to see how the solutions we are looking for in design, business, etc. already exist in the natural world, and this course taught me how to look at nature not just as an inspiration but as a teacher. 

Now that I have completed the course, I'm really excited to apply biomimicry principles to my work in sustainability, and in my personal life. I love the fact that biomimicry encourages us to design solutions that are regenerative and beneficial to the whole system, rather than simply solving individual problems. 

This aspect really appeals to me as a sustainability consultant and trainer, and I see opportunities to incorporate nature-inspired solutions to address complex challenges, both in product design and organizational strategies. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone interested in sustainability, innovation, biology, or if you are simply looking for fresh, nature-centered ways to solve problems. It’s an eye-opening and enriching experience that has already impact how I think and work.