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The CPO-CD® program

21 November 2012

I am very proud to have gone through the Level III certification program from the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (back then it was called the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization). I earned the credential Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization® in October 2009. At that time, I wrote a blog post about the significance of the achievement, called Why training and credentials matter.

The CPO-CD® program is an 18- to 20-month mentored coaching program that culminates in a peer review. It’s a very well thought-out course of study that involves written and oral assignments, reading, practical experience, and in-depth discussions with your mentor coach. I’ve now been on both sides of the table at a peer review and I know how very seriously the program is taken.

I’m glad I got my CPO-CD® for a couple of very important reasons. First and foremost, I learned a great deal that has helped me help my clients. Secondly, it differentiates me from my competition. I happen to be the only CPO-CD® in the St. Louis area. I think that’s quite a distinction.

Why am I bringing this up now? Because enrollment is open for the next CPO-CD® class. The application deadline is November 30 for a January start date. That class will graduate in the fall of 2014.

In order to participate in the program, you must:

To participate in this program you must:

• Have been working as a professional organizer for at least two years
• Be currently working professionally with at least two clients.
• Have experience with five (5) CD clients.
• Be a current ICD subscriber
• Have received CD Specialist Certificate within the last 2 years. (A waiver is available.)
• Apply by the deadline
• Be willing to earn a total of 50 ICD service points

For more information and to download the application, visit the Level III CPO-CD page® on the ICD website.

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