Online Class: Professional Organizer Training

An online course for the potential professional organizer. Information concerning different organization solutions and how to apply these solutions to organize individuals, homes and businesses plus marketing tips and business resources are provided.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,912
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 11
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.1
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Unleash Your Potential: Master the Art of Professional Organizing

In an age defined by clutter—both physical and digital—a beacon emerges in the form of Professional Organizers. As society leans towards minimalism, efficiency, and strategic work-life balance, the demand for expert organizers has skyrocketed. Presently, the industry's exponential growth presents an unprecedented opportunity for those with a knack for decluttering and systematizing. And with our bespoke course, you're poised to transform this demand into a flourishing entrepreneurial venture.

Here’s a Sneak Peek into Your Transformational Journey:

  • Foundation of Organizing Mastery:

    • Dive into the very essence of what makes an outstanding professional organizer. Understand the intricacies, the vision, and the strategies to elevate mundane spaces into organized marvels.
  • Legalese Simplified:

    • Navigate the maze of licensing, permits, and all legal considerations with ease. We ensure you're fortified on the legal front as you build your empire.
  • Aesthetic and Functional Design:

    • Learn the art and science of crafting functional spaces. From homes to corporate environments, master the skill to design systems that ooze aesthetics while bolstering efficiency.
  • Tech-savvy Business Operations:

    • In today's digital age, having an online presence is paramount. Get insights into website development, harnessing mobile applications, and optimizing your digital workflow to ensure you're always a step ahead.
  • Empower with Tools and Resources:

    • Arm yourself with tried-and-tested checklists, innovative organizing techniques, and actionable tips that not only help streamline your business operations but also offer value to your clients.
  • Strategic Client and Business Management:

    • Dive deep into client relationship mastery, effective communication, and tailored solutions that guarantee repeat business and referrals.
  • Marketing & Branding Masterclass:

    • Unravel the secrets of establishing a brand presence, harnessing social media, and leveraging marketing strategies to amplify your reach and clientele.

This course isn’t just about organizing spaces; it’s about organizing dreams, aspirations, and entrepreneurial spirits. If you possess the passion and prowess for decluttering and envision a future where your expertise transforms lives, then you're at the right threshold. Let us guide you through a meticulously crafted roadmap, teeming with knowledge, strategies, and actionable insights, to sculpt your vision into a tangible, thriving business. It's time to re-imagine organizing, and it begins here. Welcome aboard!

Course Motivation

The lucky ones in life are able to identify a passion or hobby in life that they can turn into a career. If you're interested enough that you decided to find out more about becoming a professional organizer, there’s a very good chance that you might be one of the lucky few.
Do you dream of the freedom that self-employment offers?
 
Do you have a natural knack for finding methods that cut through the madness?
 
Can you transform chaos into order?
 
If you have a natural talent for organizing your environment (whether homes, offices, automobiles or schedules) you may already have everything you need in order to succeed.
 
All that’s missing is a clear, step-by-step process that you can personalize, implement and replicate for clear, measurable results. Luckily, Instructor Cathleen Glenn now offers a course that does EXACTLY that. In ten self-paced lessons, you can tap into the tools and resources you need to:
  • Obtain information about becoming a professional organizer
  • Gain access to knowledge about various organizational techniques and how to implement them for individuals, homes, and businesses in your region
  • Understand the essential ingredients that must be in place before you can set up shop, as well as
  • Marketing and promotional tips, paired with additional resources you’ll need to open your own professional organizing business.

Enroll today to tap into the profit potential of your organizational skills and talents.

Are you looking for a way to escape the "rat race"? Do you dream of fleeing corporate America in exchange for entrepreneurial paradise?
If you have a special talent for changing disorder into order, planning and scheduling, designing and organizing and being your own boss, then a career as a Professional Organizer might be a perfect fit for you.
 
Do the mothers of all your kids' friends beg you to help organize closets?
 
Are your coworkers blown away by the tidy, functional workspace that you proudly call your own?
 
Does everyone comment about how well you plan your days and schedule your engagements?
 
Believe it or not, your natural knack for cleanliness, order and immaculate timing offer you a profitable opportunity to transform your hobby into a paycheck.
 
There are no textbooks to buy, or software programs you have to invest in. All of the materials you’ll need to succeed are included in each of the class’s self-contained lessons.
 
While the course has been tailored so that you can work at your own pace (without interrupting your personal or professional life or calendar) lessons must be completed sequentially. This means that in order to gain access to Lesson 2, you must first complete each of the components and objectives of Lesson 1.
 
By the time you’ve finished, you’ll have gained a well-rounded understanding of exactly what it takes to make it as a Professional Organizer. You'll:
  • Know what a professional organizer is and does
  • Discover how to locate and attract potential clients
  • Gain access to some of the most popular organizational methods
  • Learn to tailor your skills and talents to specific, targeted markets
  • Get acquainted with helpful, effective tools and resources
  • Be able to strengthen your odds by identifying and writing down specific business goals and objectives,
  • As well as gaining insight on maximizing your marketing and promotional efforts
Each lesson will include written and practice assignments aimed not only at "memorizing" but actually applying what you've learned. Many of your written assignments can and should be used to begin building and solidifying your own unique business plan. Some lessons will also incorporate a review that highlights the most important concepts covered. Successful completion requires an overall class score of 70% or better.
 
Along the way, you can rely on the assistance of the course instructor if you encounter any questions or concerns by utilizing the class email form.
 
If you've always dreamed of owning your own business and turning your passion into profit, what are you waiting for? Enrollment is open 24/7, so head over now to register today!
  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.50 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
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(4,311 votes)

Lesson 1: What Is a Professional Organizer?

13 Points
Individuals use professional organizers for a number of reasons and there are benefits for both the pro and the client. Additional lesson topics: How to Start a Home-based Professional Organizing Business Home-Based Business Series ; Become a Professional Organizer!; How to Become a Professional Organizer; Professional Organizer Frequently Asked Questions; A Manual For Professional Organizers
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2: How Do I Start?

10 Points
In this lesson, we will discuss some of the business planning needs for becoming an organizing professional. Additional lesson topics: Tools to Start Your Professional Organizing Office; A Manual For Professional Organizers; Business Contract; How to Start a Personal Organizing Business on a Budget; Start a Professional Organizing Business
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3: Professional Organizer Certification, Skills, and Training Requirements

10 Points
The type of organizing you want to do will help determine what type of training you need or certifications you may want to acquire Additional lesson topics: Find or Start a MeetUp Group; What is a Certified Professional Organizer, and How Do I Become One?; What you should know about becoming a Professional Organizer; Professional Organizer Salary; Estate Organization Portfolio
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4: Licensing and Other Business-Related Tips

10 Points
This lesson will cover information the professional organizer will want to make sure they have incorporated in their business and general information you should know as you conduct your consultations. Additional lesson topics: State Start-Up Requirements for Small Businesses
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5: Pricing and Costing Your Services / Pricing Rate Structure

10 Points
You have to take several factors into account as you price your services that include your profit, the amount you will be required to pay in taxes, and any labor and overhead costs. Additional lesson topics: Professional Organizer Cost; What Do Professional Organizers Charge?; Legal Requirements for Starting Your Business
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6: Organizing Professional Marketing Strategies

10 Points
Marketing is key to the success of any business. We will show you numerous methods and techniques you can use to develop your professional organizing business or position it as a leader in the marketplace. Additional lesson topics: Social Media Strategies for Professional Organizers; How to Market a Professional Organizer Business; Professional Organizer Marketing Strategies; Secrets to Small Business Marketing Success
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7: Website Development

12 Points
A significant portion of your clients will be driven to your business by the use of the internet and through your website. Additional lesson topics: FlyLady; Home Decor Contemporary; Professional Organizers Review Websites; How to Make a Website Yourself; Make a Website
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8: Four Steps to Organizing Anything: Assess, Plan, Implement, and Evaluate

10 Points
In this lesson, we will discuss the mechanics of how you organize for your clients--assess, plan, implement, evaluate. Additional lesson topics: Organizing and Tidying Up; Tthe importance of purging your belongings; Japanese Art of Decluttering; Assess Your Space; Organizing and Planning Your Space; Outline Your Plan; Getting Rid of Sentimental Clutter; Organizer Plans
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9: Setting Up Your Business / Office and Mobile Set-Up

10 Points
Now we will discuss how to set-up your business and how to manage business and project operations. Additional lesson topics: How to Set Up A Productive Office; Home Office Organization Help
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10: Professional Organizing Business Workflow Management

10 Points
As you grow as a professional organizer, you will develop a number of ways to produce the highest quality results with less effort and less time. Quite a bit of your ability to develop synergy resides in how you develop standard templates and standard methods to work with each client. Additional lesson topics: Workflow Management: Visualized; Professional Organizer Service Definitions
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11: Developing Plans and Designs

10 Points
As you develop your project plan, there are four key steps of this process. They are communication, preliminary assessment, project plan development, and implementation. Additional lesson topics: Organize My Life; Design and Development Plans; My Home Ideas; Design Process Steps
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12: Organizing Systems and Supplies

10 Points
In this lesson, we will cover some of the more common organizing systems you should consider using while developing your business. Additional lesson topics: Miscellaneous Organizing Tips; CableOrganizer; How to Organize Bathrooms; Tips for Organized Closets; How to Organize Documents
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13: Additional Approaches to Organizing Home Areas

10 Points
As you plan for the organization of a specific home or office area, be aware of the personal preferences of the owner. You have to change the way that your clients think about organization by providing them the knowledge behind a different approach. Additional lesson topics: Easy Closets; Office Organizing Tips; Organizing a Home Office
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 13

Lesson 14: Client Management and Administration, Networking, and Referrals

10 Points
In order to grow your business, you need the right application and balance of client management to secure additional referrals. Additional lesson topics: Filing System tips
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 14

Lesson 15: Other Tips to Propel Your Business

80 Points
You have a number of options for business expansion and this lesson will explore these areas. Additional lesson topics: Staged Homes...Before and After; Staged Homes; More Organizing Information
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Exam 15
  • Assessment: Final Exam
225
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define what a professional organizer does.
  • Describe essential characteristics of a successful professional organizer.
  • Define popular organizing techniques.
  • Describe how to organize the individual.
  • Describe how to organize a home.
  • Describe how to organize a business.
  • Describe the requirements for starting an organizing business.
  • Describe marketing a professional organizing business.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

Online CEU Certificate
  • Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
  • Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
  • Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
  • View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
  • Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Document Your CEUs on Your Resume
 
Course Title: Professional Organizer Training
Course Number: 9770439
Lessons Rating: 4.50 / 5 Stars (4,311 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 1.1 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Cathleen Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I thought this course had great information on starting a business in organization. I cannot wait to implement this in starting my business." -- Laura C.
  • "This course has definitely been very helpful, it took me 2 months to complete it and I still have a big to-do list waiting for execution. It has given me a great start to an organizing business." -- Jeremy D.
  • "The hardest part of the course was the assignments AND the two most helpful were the ones on pricing and marketing. Because of those I feel this is a doable business that I am able to work and succeed at. I also loved the practical lesson on what actual tools I'd need and what to put in my tool kit. Thanks for allowing me to print the pages. I will be referring to these pages for years to come as I grow my business and look to expand earning opportunities through marketing or other areas." -- Laura P.
  • "I really enjoyed the course. I learned a lot and it really opened my eyes to how to set up my business, and requirements to move ahead." -- Nicole J.
  • "I loved this course. It gave me much to think about in regards to my future and many ideas to implement with helping clients get organized!" -- Julie B.
  • "I was really pleasantly surprised how good and helpful this course was. I now realize there is a lot more to setting up my own business and I feel like this course has given me the information to set up myself and my business for success. Thank you." -- Sylvia R.
  • "First, I must say that I'm so proud of myself for completing all 15 chapters with their quizzes, activities and videos and then the final exam! Since I have never taken any classes from Universal Class I didn't know what to expect. I am so pleased with how thorough each chapter covered it's material, everything from how to start your business with the licensing requirements, to pricing structure, marketing, website design, managing your clients, to adding on services to increase revenue. Also, the different aspects of home organization versus small business organization. By completing this course I feel as though I have a good foundation to further my endeavor into organizing." -- Susan L.
  • "It was very helpful. I learned that being a professional organizer is more extensive than I had thought and I'm happy for that. I don't have to limit myself to just organizing homes." -- Keneisha L.
  • "This was an awesome class...spot on with what I see all over the internet...just put into one place...thank you!" -- Eve K.
  • "This course was absolutely helpful. It added clarity to my thoughts and gave many helpful ideas." -- Adriene P.
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