Before you hire a professional organizer, please be sure to check out their credentials and experience. One credential you should definitely look for is that of Certified Professional Organizer (CPO).
Why is it important?
The Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) credential is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify industry professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to professional organizing and productivity consulting. CPOs have proven industry proficiency by documenting a specific number of paid transfer-of-skill client contact hours, passing the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO®) examination, and agreeing to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Certified Professional Organizers. BCPO follows accreditation guidelines set forth by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
Why is it important?
The Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) credential is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify industry professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to professional organizing and productivity consulting. CPOs have proven industry proficiency by documenting a specific number of paid transfer-of-skill client contact hours, passing the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO®) examination, and agreeing to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Certified Professional Organizers. BCPO follows accreditation guidelines set forth by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
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Eligibility
To become eligible, candidates must complete 1,500 hours of paid client work during three years prior to applying for the certification exam. These work hours may include, but are not limited to: on-site organizing, coaching, consulting, training, virtual organizing, interactive workshops, and speaking engagements, which, through client collaboration, transfers, teaches, or demonstrates organizing skills. Up to 250 substitute hours of the required 1,500 hours can be earned through various other accomplishments as outlined in the eligibility requirements.
Re-certification is required every three years.
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To become eligible, candidates must complete 1,500 hours of paid client work during three years prior to applying for the certification exam. These work hours may include, but are not limited to: on-site organizing, coaching, consulting, training, virtual organizing, interactive workshops, and speaking engagements, which, through client collaboration, transfers, teaches, or demonstrates organizing skills. Up to 250 substitute hours of the required 1,500 hours can be earned through various other accomplishments as outlined in the eligibility requirements.
Re-certification is required every three years.
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