Testimonials

“I decided to sit for the examination because I wanted to stay on the leading edge within the industry. I also wanted to challenge of proving to myself that I understood the concepts of the test.”

—Pam McCutcheon, CPO^®, The Clutter Cutter

“I’m a professional who takes my career very seriously because of the transformational power I have in dealing with people’s lives. Thus the need for certification was paramount. Becoming certified not only raised my confidence level, it also allowed me to raise my rates, knowing that I bring extra value to my clients. As our industry strengthens, certification will be viewed as a mandatory achievement.”

—Eileen Koff, CPO^®, To The Next Level

“Being certified in records management has added to my credibility as a consultant in this field. Getting certified as a Professional Organizer a year later has given the other side of my business more visibility in the records management profession. Listing the CPO^® after my name promotes the professional organizing industry as established and solid in the eyes of records managers. When I am asked why I do both, I can easily explain the value of professional organizing to my records management colleagues, and how closely the two fields are related. When I provide records management services to a client, I also transfer office organizing skills at the same time, providing economies of scale to the client in a “one-stop shopping” manner. Having the CPO^® helps get that message across.”

—Karen M. Payne, CRM, CPO^®, Precision Organizing, Membership Chair, Association of Records Managers and Administrators’ Rio Grande Chapter

“I have been a leader in the professional organizing industry for 22 years. Continued visibility as a leader is important to me as people will acknowledge the foresight and courage it took to initiate this step in the growth and development of our industry. The benefits to my business will continue through the years as Certified Professional Organizer^® becomes the norm.”

—Angela Wallace, CPO^®, Wallace Associates

“As a senior move manager, having the CPO^® credential lets my clients know that we offer additional services and expertise that will help make their move go that much smoother. This added credibility sets me apart and shows prospective clients that I am serious about being the most valuable that I can be to them.”

—Barry Izsak, CPO^®, CRTS, Member, National Association of Senior Move Managers, CRTS, Immediate Past President, NAPO

“As the largest organizing services firm in Washington State, the CPO^® examination will help set our company apart. I believe that clients will want to work with an individual that is certified, not just the business owner. Having a team of CPOs will show that our professional organizers have the necessary skills and are serious about the work they do. It will be impressive to individuals that may be 'shopping' around for an organizer.”

—Laura Leist, CPO^®, Eliminate Chaos, President-Elect, NAPO