Aimed in particular at young adults, the One Year in Transition course has been launched by the Transition Network, a charity facilitating the Transition Towns movement. Organisers describe it as a self-directed learning programme to prepare participants to support themselves and their communities in an uncertain global future.

The programme will consist of a four-month placement at a Transition initiative such as a local food growing project as well as a six-week skills-based placement. Participants will choose a mentor and can learn anything from documentary film production to cheese making.

Training will also be given in areas such as group-facilitation and conflict resolution. Finally, participants will use all of what they learn to create their own community project.

One Year in Transition, which can be taken either full-time or part-time, starts in October 2012 and will conclude in July 2013. The course fee is £1,000.