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Graduate Stages 1 and 2 of the CTP or GTP

in just 10 days with the

CTP Accelerator Workshop

March 3 - 14, 2025

Join Dr Elaine's Team in Costa Rica and learn how to make BioCompleteTM Compost, Extracts and Teas. This is an intensive 10-day workshop designed to help students accelerate their training.

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What You’ll Learn

In this workshop, you’ll get to use all your senses while you’re learning and practicing many of the techniques and procedures necessary for making biological amendments and for completing the Consultant or Grower Training Program. This experience will save you countless hours as you won’t waste time making common mistakes or scratching your head trying to figure things out. Here’s a list of all the activities you’ll be undertaking:

Stage 1 and 2 Activities

Best practices for sourcing and storing compost materials

Preparing and mixing starting materials for compost

Building a compost pile

Monitoring and Turning the compost pile

Compost Recipe Analysis and Monitoring Logs

Nematode Extraction

Protozoan Infusion

Making Compost Extracts and Teas

If we get time, we may also cover some stage 3 activities like:

Soil Sample Collection

Experimental Design

Field Application of Teas and Extracts

Measuring root depth, compaction levels and infiltration rates

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Graduation Guaranteed

All attendees are guaranteed to graduate Stages 1&2 of the CTP or GTP, if they meet the following criteria:

– Attend all 10 days of the workshop and fully participate in all activities.
– Successfully complete all 4 Foundation Courses and the Certified Lab-Tech Program

Please read all Terms and Conditions in the Enrolment Agreement.

Workshop Format

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Intensive Program

This is a 10-day workshop with a weekend off in the middle. The dates are March 3-14 2025. Please be prepared to absorb a lot of valuable information and to develop the skills you need for success.

Small Group Size

There are only 20 places available for this workshop, so you’ll get plenty of contact time with the 6 members of the training team who will be working with.

Team Learning Environment

You’ll work in a team of 4 throughout the workshop on multiple tasks. You’ll also have time to relax and socialize with the other students on the weekend in the middle of the workshop.

Experienced Training Team

The team will feature 5 Advanced Program Mentors with a diverse skillset that includes: farming, biology, agronomy, permaculture and more. Take a look at their bios here. Our events coordinator will also be present.

About the Instructors

Terms and Conditions

Prerequisites for attendance at this workshop. Students must meet all of the following:

  1. You must have completed Soil Food Web Foundation Course 3 (FC3). If you have not completed Foundation Course 4 (FC4), you will be required to watch all the lectures in FC4 before you attend the workshop, but you will not be required to have taken FC4 quizzes (we’ll set you up with a special pass so you can skip the quizzes). This is to ensure that you have a good understanding of the microscopy that will be used at the workshop.
  2. You must pay the workshop fee of $5,999 in full.
  3. You are responsible for obtaining your own travel, medical, and medical evacuation insurance before attending the workshop. Failure to do so may result in you being refused admission to the workshop and a refund being withheld. You must provide evidence of the insurance if requested by the Soil Food Web School.
  4. You will be required to attend Safety Training and to sign the “Workshop Handbook” on day 1 of the workshop.
  5. It is your sole responsibility to look into whether you need a visa to travel from your home country and if your passport allows you to enter and stay in Costa Rica for the workshop. 

Conditions for graduation of stages 1 and 2 of the CTP of GTP. Students must meet all of the following:

  1. Attendance at all 10 days of the workshop and full participation in all activities.
  2. Completion of all four of the Foundation Courses (FCs) and the Certified Lab-Tech Program (CLP).
  3. Students who are joining the workshop but who have yet to successfully complete all the FCs and/or the CLP, may do so after the workshop, at which time they will graduate Stages 1 & 2 of the CTP/GTP.

Prerequisites for entering Stage 3 of the CTP of GTP. Students must meet all of the following:

  1. All students are required to have sufficient compost for use in Stage 3, which is where they will use compost and liquid amendments to regenerate a small patch of land.
  2. The compost needed for Stage 3 must meet the minimum biological requirements as set out in the CTP/GTP Course Manual.
  3. Students will need to perform a Remote Assessment of their compost before they can enroll in Stage 3. This is to ensure that students do not attempt to regenerate their soils using inadequate compost, which can result in failure and disappointment.
  4. All students will be required to pay the enrolment fee for Stage 3, if they have not already done so.
  5. Once the quality of the student’s compost has been verified, the student will be able to enroll in Stage 3 and will be assigned to an Instructor/Mentor who will guide them through the process of correctly preparing for their final project.
  6. If students need additional support with preparation of their compost for use in Stage 3, they can consult an Instructor/Mentor for assistance (see below for more information). 

View all Terms and Conditions in the Enrolment Agreement here.

Register today to accelerate you Consultant/Grower Training Program

The CTP/GTP Accelerator Workshop

  • Learn how to make great Biological Compost in a 10-day intensive workshop
  • Immersive learning experience with only 20 students and 6 Instructors
  • Satisfy all Stage 1&2 Learning Outcomes (excluding the CLP)
  • Guaranteed Graduation* of Stages 1&2 of the CTP/GTP
  • Meet your fellow students and future colleagues — build relationships that will support your career as a Soil Food Web Professional.
$5,999

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*Subject to the Terms and Conditions in the Enrolment Agreement

**Rates from 0% APR or 10-36% APR. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: http://affirm.com/lenders. See http://affirm.com/licenses for important info on state licenses and notifications.

Graduation Guaranteed

All attendees are guaranteed to graduate Stages 1&2 of the CTP or GTP, if they meet the following criteria:

– Attend all 10 days of the workshop and fully participate in all activities.
– Successfully complete all 4 Foundation Courses and the Certified Lab-Tech Program

Please read all Terms and Conditions in the Enrolment Agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The workshop is sold out - can i join a waitlist in case there are cancellations?

Yes, please fill in the form below to join the standby list. We will contact you as soon as a place becomes available.


These dates don’t work for me. Can I join the next workshop?

Yes, please fill out the form below and we’ll email you with the details as soon as they become available.

You’ll be notified first!


Where is the workshop being held?

The workshop will take place at Armonía Organica. Armonía is located in Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica, 11 km (6.8 miles) north of San José and is part of the Greater Metropolitan Area. It is your sole responsibility to look into whether you need a visa to travel from your home country and if your passport allows you to enter and stay in Costa Rica for the workshop.

What are the visa requirements for entering into Costa Rica?

Look into whether you need a visa to travel from your home country and if your passport allows you to enter and stay in Costa Rica for the workshop. See the Costa Rican Embassay, Visas by Nationality website for information.

 

US nationals do not require an entry visa to Costa Rica. However, they must have a current valid passport and a return ticket to exit Costa Rica within 90 days. (Either to return to your country or to go to another country). Your US passport must be valid for a minimum of one day from the day you enter Costa Rica.

What accommodations are nearby?

There are various accommodation options near the workshop site. Please see the “Accommodation” section of the Workshop Handbook.

What is the course Structure, Duration, and relevant Dates?

Workshop dates: March 3 – 14, 2025

There’ll be a two-day break on the weekend of March 8-9.

Registration cut-off date is January 27, 2025.

You can view the tentative daily schedule here. Please be aware that the schedule is INDICATIVE only. As we will be building 5 compost piles simultaneously and because we cannot accurately predict pile temperatures, we will need to make changes to the schedule almost every day.

Will there be organized Q&A sessions?

There will be five Q&A sessions throughout the workshop to ensure that all of your questions are answered.

Will I be able to interact with the instructor and ask questions?

Yes. As a student attending the workshop, you will be assigned an instructor to work with you in a small group of four people. Your instructor will work closely with you to review your compost recipe as well as answer questions throughout this two-week intensive workshop. In addition to working with your group of 4 people, you will also have the opportunity to meet and work together in larger groups.

There will be five, live Q&A sessions scheduled throughout the workshop to ensure that all of your questions will be answered. We also will have a wrap-up session on the last day of the workshop to answer any remaining questions.

Will I be able to join the workshop late? I am not sure I can attend for all the dates listed.

No, attendees are not permitted to join the workshop late or leave early. As this is a two-week intensive, it requires that you attend all ten days of the workshop to get a Certificate of Attendance and to graduate Stages 1&2 of the CTP/GTP.

Weekend activities are optional.

If you are not able to attend this entire workshop, it is better to wait until the next live workshop when you’re able to attend for all ten days. Please fill out this form to let us know your location and date preferences for a future workshop.

What happens if I sign up and then can’t go for some reason, can I get a refund?

Students who register for the workshop can cancel on or before January 27, 2025. After this date, no refund is available.

We will create a waitlist, in case there are any cancellations.

Can I attend this workshop if I have already attended a workshop?

Yes, you are welcome to join us for this workshop even if you have attended an in-person training with us previously.

Who is eligible to attend this workshop?

Registration is initially ONLY open to CTP/GTP Students and those on the waitlist for either program. From November 16, registration will be opened up to any student who has completed FC3. 

If you have completed FC3, but not FC4, you will be required to watch all the lectures in FC4 before you attend the workshop, but you will not be required to have taken FC4 quizzes (we’ll set you up with a special pass so you can skip the quizzes). This is to ensure that you have a good understanding of the microscopy that will be used at the workshop. Please see the prerequisites for attendance and the Enrolment Agreement for more information.

Is there any insurance I am required to have before I attend this workshop?

Every student is responsible for acquiring travel and medical insurance for the workshop.

Will I receive a certificate when I finish the Workshop?

Yes. All students who attend the entire workshop will receive a digital Certificate of Attendance via email after the course.

How is it possible to graduate Stages 1 and 2 in a 10-day workshop?

This is a new learning pathway that is equivalent to, but different from, the regular pathway that all CTP/GTP students are on. All the learning outcomes in Stages 1 and 2 are met in the workshop (excluding completion of the Certified Lab-Tech Program, please see below for further information), which is ideal for students who learn best in an in-person environment. 

 

In this workshop, students are able to graduate Stages 1 & 2 by virtue of the fact that they will have an in-depth and immersive learning experience that includes the production of 5 compost piles by the group, over a 10-day period. You’ll learn from compost piles that are designed to succeed and others that are designed to fail, so that you can understand the principles and mechanics at play. You will also conduct nematode extractions and protozoan infusions, and you’ll make a compost extract and a compost tea at the workshop (satisfying Stage 2 Outcomes). In addition to this, you’ll be using your microscopy skills to assess the compost and liquid amendments, at key stages. This applied microscopy is an invaluable experience. 

 

All learning outcomes from Stages 1 and 2 are covered in this intensive and informative learning experience which is sufficient for graduation of Stages 1 & 2 except for completion of the Certified Lab-Tech Program (CLP). Students who are joining the workshop but who have yet to complete all the FCs and/or the CLP, may do so after the workshop, at which time they will graduate Stages 1 & 2 of the CTP/GTP. Please read the Enrolment Agreement for further information before you register.

I’m currently enrolled in the CTP or GTP. Will I graduate Stage 1 and 2 of the CTP/GTP by attending this workshop?

All students who are already enrolled in Stage 1 of either the CTP or GTP, are guaranteed to graduate both Stages 1 & 2 of their program, if they:

  1. Attend all 10 days of the workshop and fully participate in all activities.
  2. Successfully complete the CLP (either before or after the workshop).

Students who are joining the workshop but who have yet to complete all the FCs and/or the CLP, may do so after the workshop, at which time they will graduate Stages 1 & 2 of the CTP/GTP.

How do I progress to Stage 3?

Please see the Prerequisites for Entering Stage 3 of the CTP or GTP in the Enrolment Agreement.

I’ve already paid for Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 of the CTP/GTP. What happens to the hours I haven’t used?

If you have already paid for Stage 1 and have not used all your allotted Mentor/Instructor time in Stage 1, you can use any residual Mentor/Instructor Time to complete the CLP if you have not already done so. After successful completion of the CLP, you may use any residual Mentor/Instructor time to:

 

  1. Get assistance with preparing your compost for entry to Stage 3
  2. Supplement your Stage 3 Mentor/Instructor Time 

 

No other uses of residual Mentor/Instructor Time is permitted.

 

If you have already paid for Stage 2, you will be entitled to a $500 coupon that you can use to purchase certain products from the Soil Food Web School e.g. Additional Instructor/Mentor Time, Stage 3 of the CTP/GTP, the Introduction to Ecosystem Restoration, the Permaculture Design Course. Please contact Student Support for more information. 

 

Please read all the Terms and Conditions in the Enrolment Agreement.

Is there a payment plan available?

No payment plans are available. However, U.S. residents can pay using Affirm, which allows them to pay over time.

Do we need to bring our microscope to the Workshop?

No. Students are not required to bring their own microscope to the workshop. We will provide adequate microscopes. However, you are welcome to bring your microscope along if you’d like to do that, but you do so at your own risk. The Soil Food Web School cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to your personal equipment or belongings.

Where is the information about the Health and Safety Guidelines?

Health and Safety guidelines are included in the Workshop Handbook. Please read it with special attention to any health and safety information before attending the workshop.

In an effort to prevent paper waste, you will be sent a copy of the Workshop Handbook via Signaturely to sign electronically before the start of the workshop. If you are unable to sign via Signaturely, we will ask you to fill out the emergency contact information, sign, and return the last page to the SFWS Safety Officer on Day 1 of the workshop. 

Will meals be provided during the workshop?

During the workshop (Monday to Friday), lunch will be provided onsite for all attendees; please plan to stay onsite for this meal as we want to ensure that sessions before and after lunch start and end on time. Attendees are expected to provide their own breakfasts and dinners; Heredia has a variety of options to choose from.

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