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I’m one of the developers of the PO405 NAPO class. It is designed as a study group where students can discuss the concepts of organizing so that when they see a question on the exam, they can use an array of knowledge. Shelly is right. The class is designed to fill in the blanks in someone’s education so they could answer any question that was presented, even if not in their specialty area.
I’d love to get my CPO someday but I know that I don’t have enough qualifying hours right now. I think it is very important and I’m working towards it…..like eating an elephant, one bite at a time.
.-= Jacki Hollywood Brown´s last blog ..Tips for the New School Year =-.
Allison, thanks for sharing some details from “the other side!”
Jacki, the requirements are quite stringent, and although I know many excellent organizers who, unfortunately, don’t have enough qualifying hours, I think the fact that certification isn’t easy to achieve makes it that much more valuable. I know of other certifications (not for POs) that are very easy to attain, and as a result the qualifications of some of the people who have “earned” them is rather questionable.
.-= Janet Barclay´s last blog ..Becoming a Certified Professional Organizer =-.
As more people enter the organizing industry, as organizing earns a reputation as necessary and not luxury … consumers’ expectations will grow. For me, the certification was to show that this is a serious career choice, that we do have training, and that we have to live up to professional standards as other professional services firms have. Like in other professional services industries, the certification also ensures that we all continue to improve and grow our skills due to the renewal requirements. Especially as some of us move into organizing/coaching, it’s even more critical that certification demonstrate expertise and experience, certification offered by a respected firm.
Those are all excellent points, Sue.
Certification gives professionals a competitive edge which enables them to ultimately charge more for their services. It then becomes not an expense, but an investment in your future.
.-= Janet Barclay´s last blog ..Would You Like to Work with Hoarders? =-.