BCPO^® Certification is a voluntary, industry-led effort that benefits the members of the organizing profession, as well as the public. It is a recognition of professionals who have met specific minimum standards, and proven through examination and client interaction that they possess the body of knowledge and experience required for certification. This program recognizes and raises industry standards, practices and ethics. For the public, while the CPO^® designation is not an endorsement or recommendation, certification of professional organizers maximizes the value received from the products and services provided by a CPO^®.

What's New

FREE BCPO^® TELECLASSEES

BCPO^® wants to help you cut through the clutter of questions surrounding what it takes to become a Certified Professional Organizer^®.

While we encourage you to browse your way through our website and read all the FAQs, you are invited to join us for a free teleconference and have your questions answered live and in-person.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Certification...But Were Afraid to Ask!

WHEN:    Tuesday, February 9th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM Eastern/4:00 - 5:00 PM Pacific

HOW:    Send an Email with your name, email address and "Certification" in the subject line to teleclass@certifiedprofessionalorganizers.org to receive call-in instructions.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED?

• Eligibility requirements
• What qualifies as a qualifying CEU
• The recommended resources list
• Pointers on general exam prep
• Q&A

Everything You Want to Know About Recertification...But Didn't Know Who to Ask!

WHEN:    Thursday, February 11th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern/4:00 – 5:00 PM Pacific

HOW:    Send an Email with "RECERTIFICATION" in the subject line and your name and email address in the body to teleclass2@certifiedprofessionalorganizers.org to receive call-in instructions.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED?

• Requirements for the Inaugural Class as well as those who certified after April 2007
• Expanded explanation of qualifying work experience for recertification
• How to determine if a CEU will count towards the requirement
• Tracking your CEUs
• Q&A

Next Test Window

February 1 through April 30, 2010

The BCPO^® Certification Examination will be available at computer-based testing (CBT) sites throughout the world. A CBT FAQ, instructions, applications and online registration is now available from this site. The examination will be available for the entire months of February, June and October of each year. In order to accommodate any Inaugural CPOs who choose to recertify by taking an examination again, we are expanding the February window through March and April. This expanded test window is open to all applicants.

If you prefer to pay by check, please print a paper Application Form now, but be aware that the process of scheduling your CBT appointment must be completed online.

Be sure to read the updated eligibility requirements FAQ for new information about the three-year eligibility period.

Industry Events

On this site you should find everything you need to know about the BCPO^® Certification Program for Professional Organizers. Find eligibility requirements, answers to commonly asked questions, and other details to help you decide if you are ready to sit for future CPO^® examinations.

Additional examination dates and locations will be posted as soon as they become available. Visit this site often for new details and developments.

Use the "What's New" box at the right to subscribe to the BCPO^® News to receive e-mail notification of future examination developments.