Online Class: Clutter Control 101

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7

Lessons
15

Exams &
Assignments
7

Hours
average time
0.7

CEUs
2,616

Students
have taken this course

Course Description

Tired of dealing with those piles of papers, clothes, or other objects that take up so much of your time figuring out what to do with? Or are you fed-up with your family complaining that you're a pack-rat? A clutter-bug? Or perhaps even something harsher?

Put an end to your misery once and for all! This is the best time and place to start dealing with your clutter. This self-paced course will motivate you to organize your home, desk and/or home office. This course will provide lots of helpful tips, resources and practices that will have you remaining on the anti-clutter wagon forever.

Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
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PC & Mac Compatible
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Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction

Thoughts to get you started 10 Total Points

Complete: Introduction Assignment

Lesson 2: Living the Clutter-Free Life

You will identify all the negative impacts that clutter has had on your life, and get inspired by reading examples of how others have successfully conquered their own clutter. 65 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review Article: Organizing Tips
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment A: Rate Your Level of Clutter
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment B: Consequences of Clutter
Complete: Lesson Assignment 2 C: Clutter Problem Quiz
Complete: Quiz on Living the Clutter-Free Life

Lesson 3: Getting Started and Keeping On Track

You will not only get yourself motivated to begin to de-clutter, but also will learn how to avoid procrastination, define your overall objectives, and begin to gather the materials. 105 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review 4 Articles: Organize Your House; Check Lists for Everything; Find or Start a MeetUp Group; 8 Rules for Ditching Sentimental Clutter
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment A: Motivate Yourself
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment B: Avoiding Procrastination
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment C: Why do you want to get organized?
Complete: Quiz on Getting Started and Staying On Track

Lesson 4: Getting Your Home to Be Clutter-Free

You will begin to work on your home, by first reviewing popular organizing methods you may decide to use, and reviewing various tips and checklists to aid you. 45 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review 5 Articles: Organizing Tips; De-clutter Tips; The Dan Ho Philosophy; FlyLady; Apartment Therapy
Review Video: Organize a Small Kitchen: Before and After
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Create a Plan For Yourself
Complete: Quiz on Getting Your Home to be Clutter-Free

Lesson 5: De-Clutter Your Desk

You will get your home or office desk in perfect order, with topics that will include: ingenious tips and tricks for lasting desk de-cluttering, how to deal with your "danger zones," and functional fixes. 25 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review 2 Articles: Get reminders sent directly to your inbox, your mobile phone or your pager!; RSS Planner
Complete: Quiz on De-Clutter Your Desk

Lesson 6: Organizing Your Office

This lesson will provide you with tips and tricks for organizing the remaining sections of your home office. These will include: bulletin boards, computers, filing cabinets, address books, business libraries, and your mobile office. 25 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review 2 Articles: Taming the Paper Tiger Software; Organize-It-Online
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: How Will You Organize Your Office

Lesson 7: Maintaining Order and Preventing New Clutter

This lesson will leave you with a few tips, tricks, and practices that will prevent clutter from coming back to plague you. These are practical, everyday tidbits, that may very well ensure the success of your new clutter free lifestyle. 35 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review 2 Articles: Support Group to help you maintain; Clutterbug Blog
Take Poll: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Keep Yourself On-track
Complete: Final Assignment - Course Comments

310

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the benefits of living a clutter-free life.
Describe the best methods to get started de-cluttering your life.
Describe the methods for removing clutter from your house.
Describe methods for removing clutter from your desk.
Know techniques to organize your office.
Know ways to maintain order and prevent future clutter, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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