What Does it Mean to be a Certified Professional Organizer?

Why do we value certification?

  • Certificates and certification enhance your professional credibility

  • Clients learn that you are knowledgeable and that you keep up with developments in your profession

  • Increased client confidence in you, your work together, and your process

  • Confidence that your clients with brain-based challenges or other complex situations are getting the best service possible 

Institute for Challenging Disorganization

Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD)

ICD provides five levels of certificates and certifications all focused on chronic disorganization, a holistic approach to working with organizing, and productivity clients.

Certificates of Study

Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization

Organizers who hold the Level I Foundation Certificate in Chronic Disorganization have a basic understanding of Chronic Disorganization and have considered ethical, boundary, and safety issues. They have been introduced to four of our areas of study in CD: ADHD, Hoarding Behavior, Understanding the Needs of the Aging Client, and Health Issues and Conditions.

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Certificate of Study in ADHD

Organizers who hold this certificate have a familiarity with symptoms and presentations of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Their studies have included symptoms and co-existing conditions and treatments. They have an understanding of our clients who live with ADHD, and are aware of strategies, techniques, and resources to help meet their organizational and productivity challenges.

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Certificate of Study in Understanding Hoarding Behavior

Organizers who hold this certificate understand the definition of hoarding disorder, the characteristics of our clients with hoarding behavior, and the likelihood of conditions that are co-morbid with hoarding disorder. They are aware of effective treatment strategies recommended by mental health professionals for hoarding disorder and effective organizing strategies for use with clients with hoarding behavior.

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Certificate of Study in Life Transitions & the Client Affected by CD

Organizers who hold this certificate are aware of how CD issues can affect our client’s ability to manage life transitions, such as downsizing, starting a family, going through a divorce, have lost a loved one or experiencing empty nest syndrome. They have strategies to help clients manage their life transitions, including appropriate resources and support.

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Certificate of Study in Time Management & Productivity

Organizers who hold this certificate learn about time management and productivity theories, tools, and techniques that help us implement creative, personalized solutions for our clients.

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Certificate of Study in Understanding the Needs of the Aging Client

Organizers who hold this certificate are familiar with navigating the downsizing process, the general decline in abilities, and “senior moments”. They are aware of resources available to seniors, recognize when help is needed, and locate available community support.

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