Certified Virtual Professional Organizer Training

Certified Virtual Organizing Professional™

A 6-Week Certification Training Program for Professional Organizers

CERTIFIED VIRTUAL ORGANIZING PROFESSIONAL is a designated mark identifying an educational program designed to introduce and enhance the science of virtual organizing delivery dynamics to those within the organizing and related professional disciplines, which is now being made available by Sheila Delson, CPO-CD, CVOP, Master Trainer and leader in the professional organizing domain. This program offers educational and testing preparedness for certification in the professional organizer field and will be of value to those entrepreneurs who have made organizing and management, both business and personal, their chosen career path.

Within the CERTIFIED VIRTUAL ORGANIZING PROFESSIONAL program, students will find practical tools and resources that promote the study of the organizing science and an understanding of the various systems within this important discipline.

Expand your reach and impact

Expand your reach and impact when you pivot your business by adding certification to your professional toolbox.

The act of becoming “certified” demonstrates an individual’s commitment to their profession. Certification demonstrates that you respect and value the importance of industry ethics and have a desire for continued learning.

Advisory Committee

Sheila Delson – Program Developer, Director
ICD Master Trainer, CPO-CD®, CVOP™
Hutchinson Island, Florida

Alison Lush, ICD Master Trainer, CPO-CD ®, CPO®, CVOP™
Quebec, Canada

Terri Fischer, CPO®, CVOP™
Kennewick, Washington

DJ Watson, CVOP™, MAEd
Munford, Tennessee

Let’s Build a Better Professional Organizing Business Together

The Virtual Organizing Professional Training provides candidates with extended industry knowledge, self-discovery, increased skills, client delivery methodology, and credibility that is built upon program integrity.

Broaden your reach and break down barriers
Increase your productivity and profitability by learning processes and tactics unique to virtual organizing
Empower your clients to take confident action
Pre-qualify potential clients to make sure they're a great fit for you
Assess your virtual client's needs
Structure each engagement and session so it works for the client and for you
Make your virtual organizing sessions concrete and viable experiences
Confidently choose the templates and tools that support clients in taking action and developing skills

What you get...

Six LIVE, peer-interactive, in-session classes
Collaborate in the sessions as all participants share ideas and feedback
Group session video recording playbacks
Instructor-to-(volunteer) client educational role-model videos
Instructor support available during and after the program
Interactive sessions include a chance to work with a volunteer client who has a real project for us to help them with

Certificate with embedded Certification tag (upon graduation)
CEUs accepted by related industry associations
Templates to use with your work and adapt to your own personal style
Membership in the EXCLUSIVE Facebook group for program alumni -- which provides opportunities to get additional support and ideas as you put your skills into practice
Inclusion in our Certified (CVOP™) Graduates Directory

How the course is run...

Each week you'll receive a brief packet of information to prepare you for our live sessions
Each weekly session of the six-week program lasts for two-hours (10am ET to 12pm ET)
Two required live, confidence-building, interactive course practicums with support
Our sessions are held via Zoom and are recorded for your review after the session is over
Because this is a certification program and not just a workshop, there is a proficiency exam to pass in order to receive your certificate and be able to use the language and visual branding (the program logo and the certification badge) that signify you're certified as an official CVOP™

…Virtual Organizing Training is just the new, additional business model I was seeking. As a veteran organizer with many, many years of working hands-on with clients it is becoming increasingly more difficult to keep up with client demand (time) and physical aspects associated with hands-on work. Additionally, not all clients can afford ongoing hands-on work. This is the solution to all three! Plus, I can now provide organizing services to anyone, anywhere. ~Anne Blumer

Taking the Virtual Organizing training with Sheila has opened up a whole new division of services for our company, Living Peace. The program allowed my organizing team to become significantly more confident and clear on how we can serve clients even when we’re not on-site. ~Erin Elizabeth Wells, CEO & Founder, Living Peace

Get the extended industry knowledge and increased skills to grow your business

Why Get Certified

Every industry has standards to maintain, elevate, and protect. The Virtual Organizing Professional Training program provides candidates with extended industry knowledge, self-discovery, increased skills, client delivery methodology, and credibility that is built upon program integrity. All are key to sustaining relevancy, effectiveness, and industry integrity.

Certification as a Virtual Organizing Professional (CVOP™) indicates that you are committed to your work through continued learning and your support in sustaining the industry’s integrity through best practices. Becoming certified also signifies a higher level of training to perspective clients, making you an “expert.” Trends are showing that becoming an expert in your field may have a crucial effect on future business success. Superior knowledge-based training is recognized through Certification training and proves you as a committed and well-qualified provider as a Certified Virtual Organizing Professional™.

About the Virtual Professional Organizer Certification

The accrediting body for the Certified Virtual Organizing Professional™ is offered through my parent company, FREEDomain Concepts, LLC, which is responsible for monitoring ethical standards within the CVOP body, as well as providing continued educational classes (CEU) to ensure accreditation integrity. Virtual Organizing (VO) is a sub-service within the field of professional organizing. VO requires a different delivery method from traditional on-site service delivery and requires a higher skill level that can only be achieved through appropriate training.

The Virtual Organizing Professional Training program is international and supports Professional Organizers from a global perspective as well. We have graduated students from Canada, Netherlands, Germany, and South Africa. The Program is an intense, multi-media, live in-session, and independent performance program that runs throughout a 6-week period. All program candidates must meet the following criteria:

Must be minimum 1-yr. member of an Industry-related professional association. If less than 3-years on-site Professional Organizing client experience, then must provide the following:
a. Letter of recommendation from either a client or industry colleague.
b. Agree to a private interview with myself to determine acceptance.
Must have proof of Liability Insurance
If related professional (mental health, education executive, health-care worker), must provide professional accreditation from other professional industry-related field of work.

Program Requirements

100% attendance at all live training sessions (exceptions with instructor pre-approval)
100% group class interaction and participation
Adequately participate in required homework assignments
Complete two practicum assignments throughout the 6-weeks
Achieve 80% or higher on a proficiency exam
Achieve a minimum of 24 program hours (approved industry CEU credits)
Re-certification is every 3-years by submitting a renewal application, with fee, and providing proof of acquiring a minimum of 30 CEU credits in the subject of Virtual Organizing, during the course of 3-years.

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Is becoming a Certified Virtual Organizing Professional right for you?

Stumped with how to continue to do the work you love while helping clients you want to serve? Offering virtual organizing services may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. You can offer this in addition to traditional organizing services, or it can become the only way you’ll work in the future.

Getting certified as a virtual organizing professional is for you if...

Comfortable using technology like your computer, tablet, or phone
Interested in stretching yourself to learn new ways of working
Flexible and comfortable working in a hands-off way
Able to work collaboratively with clients in a hands-off way
Open to receiving feedback and ideas from your fellow organizers as you learn

Meet the Program Developer, Director - Sheila Delson CPO-CD®

Hi! I’ve been a Professional Organizer since 1994.

Being active in the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) throughout my career has been important to me and I love giving back by teaching the unique skill set of Virtual Organizing to others.

When I have a deep passion and drive to serve, I throw myself into learning, leading and teaching.

I’ve served in many leadership positions over the years and have chaired and served on many committees.

I live in Florida now, but when I lived in New York State, I sat on the NAPO-NY chapter Board of Directors.

I was honored to receive the NAPO Founder’s Award in 2013.

While serving as ICD® Education and Certification Director, I was a co-developer of the industry’s first certification for Professional Organizers. At the same time, I was a co-developer of the respected ICD® Clutter-Hoarding Scale®.

I served ICD® as the past Education and Certification Director, and in that role was the co-developer of the industry’s first certification for Professional Organizers and co-creator of the ICD® Clutter-Hoarding Scale®.

I don’t like to toot my own horn; but you can see that I haven’t just been a Professional Organizer.

I’d love to help you as I’ve been honored to help so many others grow in their careers as Organizers and in the Professional Organizing industry.

And, as the person credited with creating the concept of Virtual Organizing, I’d love to have you join us if you feel the program is right for you right now.

Get the extended industry knowledge and increased skills to grow your business

Class Schedule

2023 Class #6

Fall Semester

October / November 2023

MONDAY EVENINGS

ORIENTATION:
Monday, October 2, 2023
7:00pm – 9:00pm, EST

Six Weeks Live Classes:
Monday Evenings

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm, EST
October 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27

Fee: $997.00

Enrollment Closes:
October 1, 2023

2024 Class #1

Winter Semester

January / February 2024

SATURDAY MORNINGS

ORIENTATION:
Saturday, January 6, 2024
10:00am – 12:00pm, EST

Six Weeks Live Classes:
Saturday Mornings

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm, EST
January 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24

Fee: $997.00

Enrollment Closes:
January 2, 2024

2024 Class #2

Spring Semester

April / May 2024

TUESDAY EVENINGS

ORIENTATION:
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm, EST

Six Weeks Live Classes:
Tuesday Evenings

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, EST
April 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21

Fee: $997.00

Enrollment Closes:
March 26, 2024

2024 Class #3

Summer Semester

July / August 2024

SATURDAY MORNINGS

ORIENTATION:
Saturday, July 6, 2024
10:00am – 12:00pm, EST

Six Weeks Live Classes:
Saturday Mornings

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm, EST
July 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24

Fee: $997.00

Enrollment Closes:
June 29, 2024

2024 Class #4

Fall Semester

October / November 2024

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

ORIENTATION:
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm, EST

Six Weeks Live Classes:
Wednesday Evenings

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, EST
October 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20

Fee: $997.00

Enrollment Closes:
September 25, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the qualifications to enroll in this course?

Must be minimum 1-yr. member of an Industry-related professional association. If less than 3-years on-site Professional Organizing client experience, then must provide the following: a. Letter of recommendation from either a client or industry colleague. b. Agree to a private interview with myself to determine acceptance.
Must have proof of Liability Insurance
If related professional (mental health, education executive, health-care worker), must provide professional accreditation from other professional industry-related field of work.

Do I need to belong to a professional organization to register for this program?

Yes, must have a minimum of 1-yr. member of an Industry-related professional association.

Are the class sessions virtual or live, and what is the frequency?

We meet weekly, for a total of six, 2-hour sessions, and all classes are live and recorded via video conferencing.

Is there other in-between session follow-up requirements?

Yes. Although we only meet six times (12hrs.) there is approximately another 12-18 additional hours of individual assignments required.

Is there an exam?

Yes, there is an exam at the close of the training period to prove course proficiency.

Is there any other on-going post-training support system for students?

Yes. Graduates will be invited to join our private FaceBook Virtual Organizers Alumni group were all graduates can ask questions, register for ongoing classes and exchange ideas and challenges.