Level III Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization® CPO-CD®

A Level III Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization (CPO-CD) is a professional organizer who has been educated in depth on the issues of chronic disorganization. The CPO-CD student spends 17-20 months of intensive time studying and applying this learning in practical application with current clients. The purpose of the ICD CPO-CD program is to develop a professional organizer’s skills and knowledge by utilizing a mentor-style relationship. This program provides the intermediate and advanced professional organizer an environment and forum to discuss client issues, problems and challenges.
Participation in the CPO-CD program develops professional integrity and improves an organizer’s communication skills.
The CPO-CD® program is specifically geared to improve the quality of service, techniques and knowledge professional organizers provide to their clients affected by CD.
Recertification is required every three years.

The Level III program starts in January.

Level III Entrance Application for CPO-CD class of 2027. Available now!

Readiness for CPO-CD Fill-in Form: Download here.

Want to learn more about ICD’s Level III certification program? Check out the video below where Kat Green will walk you through the eligibility requirements, what is involved in the program and what it takes to succeed!

Ready for the Level III Program? Watch here!

Thinking about becoming a CPO-CD?

To participate in this program, a Professional Organizer will need to:

  1. Have been working as a professional organizer for at least two (2) years
  2. Be a working professional with at least three (3) clients
  3. Have experience with five (5) CD clients
  4. Be a current ICD subscriber for at least two (2) years
  5. Have received the CD Specialist® Certificate and one other ICD Level II Specialist Certificate
  6. Have received the Level I Certificate of Study in two of the following four areas:
      • Level I Certificate of Study in ADHD
      • Level I Certificate of Study in Understanding Hoarding Behavior
      • Level I Certificate of Study in Understanding the Needs of the Aging Client
      • Level I Certificate of Study in Time Management and Productivity
  7. Meet class deadlines for the enrollment application. One class will be held per year. Each class will progress through the program at the same pace.
  8. Be willing to participate in ICD’s Service Program. Download here.
  9. Complete an application for program admittance and send it with appropriate fees to ICD. The program fee is $3,400. ICD offers a payment plan for candidates for a small fee of $50. You may choose to pay the program fee in 4 installments, the first being $1050 due with the application, followed by 3 payments of $800 each in February, April, and June.
  10. Be willing to sign a statement of confidentiality with the assigned ICD Program Mentor.

Interested? Please contact our Certification and Services Director.

Program Components

  • Total Time Commitment: 200+ hours, depending upon each individual’s learning styles, strengths and challenges, spread over 20 months
  • Orientation: 1 hour
  • Virtual Meetings with Assigned Mentor: 18 hours (Note: 4 hours earned in the first month of the program)
  • Service Activities: Participate in the ICD Community and the community affected by chronic disorganization
  • Complete 3 of the following: Level I Certificate of Study in ADHD, Level I Certificate of Study in Understanding Hoarding Behavior, Level I Certificate of Study in Understanding the Needs of the Aging Client, Level I Certificate of Study in Time Management and Productivity (may be earned prior or simultaneously) — 12 hours
  • Complete 3 Specialist Certificates: CD Specialist, ADHD Specialist, Hoarding Specialist, Aging Specialist, Time Management and Productivity Specialist (may be earned prior or simultaneously) — estimated 50 hours
  • Complete Survey and Program Paperwork: 6 hours (approximately 20 minutes a month)
  • Complete CPO-CD Required Reading List: Approximately 30 hours
  • Complete Program Assignments and Written Projects: Approximately 80 hours, including:
    • Minimum of two written analyses of resources related to CD, including books, TV shows, and/or articles
    • Design a template for use with other professionals with whom they may work
    • Prepare a presentation on a subject related to Chronic Disorganization
    • Written client challenges most sessions
    • Homework assignments related to sessions
    • A medical case study and a medical condition report.
  • Submit Completed Assignments to Program Mentor on time: At least 2 business days before meetings
  • Sit for 1 hour Peer Review for Graduation: The candidate must complete a Peer Review. A fee is charged for the Peer Review, and candidates must complete an application and submit it by the appropriate deadline.

Peer Reviews

Peer reviews are held annually. Applicants starting the program in January of one year usually sit for peer review in September of the following year. Peer reviews are held in person when possible. Upon passing the Peer Panel review (consists of three to five CPO-CD program graduates), and completion of all required coursework, successful candidates will be awarded the CPO-CD credential. The credential is renewed every three (3) years.
Recertification Information