Program Outcomes
- Advance your biomimicry skills quickly | Learn the biomimicry philosophy, core concepts, and application tools during this short, focused program
- Employ the practice | Bring sustainable innovation inspired by nature into your current or planned career paths
- Drive sustainable innovation across sectors | Using the genius design partner that is nature
- Connect with a community | Join a network committed to creating a more sustainable world
- Emerge as a thought leader within your professional communities
Program benefits
You will earn both a graduate certificate from ASU in biomimicry and your Biomimicry Specialist certification. The certification combines the accredited online courses and premiere training offered only by Biomimicry 3.8, creating a connection to an extensive community of individuals that opens a myriad of networking and ongoing learning journey opportunities.
Program Format
The BSpec program consists of both online coursework through ASU and immersion-based work through two Biomimicry 3.8 workshops. Requirements can be completed in any order, but must be completed within three years of submitting the intent to certify form.
Online Coursework
Accredited through ASU, the exclusively online coursework complements the immersion workshops. It consists of 15 credits through five courses, including a Virtual Design Lab capstone project. The curriculum allows you to dive deep into the biomimicry philosophy, core concepts, resources, and tools—from the comfort of your own home. The program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
Immersion Workshops
Two in-person immersion workshops (one of each type) are required to complete the BSpec program. Each focuses on employing a different biomimicry skill set:
1) Discover Nature’s Genius
2) Biomimicry Thinking
See a visual representation of the components and relationship between the ASU programs and Biomimicry 3.8 programs, including a course calendar and catalog.
Watch a video that reviews your ASU programs options and how ASU and B3.8 are interrelated.
Program Costs
- Online coursework through ASU: $872/credit ($13,080)
- Immersion Workshop costs: $3,200-$4,500 (per workshop)
Step-by-step Application Process
- Register your intent here
- Apply and enroll at ASU here
- Complete two workshops (one Biomimicry Thinking and one Discover Nature’s Genius) – find more information here
- Apply for certification here
