What Is a CPO?
A CPO, or Certified Professional Organizer, is a professional who specializes in helping others to organize an efficient business operation, on a macro and micro level. To become a CPO, one must pass an exam administered by the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers.
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What is the BCPO?
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The BCPO is an affiliate of the National Association of Professional Organizers. The BCPO has been designated to develop and administer the CPO certification process to add value and bring standards to the industry. NAPO, along with five other international counterparts, make up the International Federation of Professional Organizing Associations.
Eligibility
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To be eligible to take the CPO examination one must have a high school diploma or equivalent, adhere to the code of ethics set forth by the BCPO, and must have performed 1,500 hours of organizer-related work or education in the past three years.
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Test Information
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The CPO examination tests aptitude in six areas, Foundations of Professional Organizing, Legal and Ethical Considerations, Preliminary Assesment, Action Plan Development, Action Plan Implementation and Project Management, and Evaluation, Follow-Up and Maintenance.
Testing Fee
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Besides meeting the eligibility requirements, test candidates are required to pay a $550 fee. Members of the IFPOA or affiliate organizations must pay $375.
Re-certification
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A CPO is required to re-certify every three years by having completed 1,500 hours of organizational work in the past three years, 45 hours of organizational education, or passing a re-certification examination.
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