A mentorship with me, Anne Blumer. It was humbling to hear in recent interviews that my students repeatedly said their favorite part of the program was — me. I truly love supporting you and helping you get exactly what YOU want out of your organizing business.

Comprehensive — Get everything you need to know in ONE place.  No more piecing things together!

• Organizing: You’ll learn my 5 Steps to Organizing® process, how to work with unique clients, and virtual organizing.
• Planning & Launching: You’ll know how to create a business plan, what to charge for your services, how to register your business, and MORE.
• Managing: You’ll feel confident working with clients and know what to expect.
• Growing: You’ll learn how to consistently get clients.

Affordable — You’ll get ALL aspects of running your organizing business for the price of fragments you can learn elsewhere.

Expedient — I call it Fast-Track™ for a reason! You’ve considered things long enough.  It’s time to get started.

Accessible — You complete the program at your pace, at your place. My program has been available internationally since 2004.

Time Tested & Proven — IPO started in 2004 and has trained over nearly 500 new organizers.

No. I’ve had students from all over the world, and they all have agreed that the knowledge is very relevant to them.  As a student, Sharon Gandy from The Netherlands says, “Organizing is universal, right?”

• Proficient in the English language
• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

The online course requires a computer or tablet with internet connectivity to view the course videos and download materials.

You will need a printer or provide a print shop with the material files for printing.

The course includes meetings and coaching via Zoom with Anne Blumer.  For more information on how to join a Zoom virtual course – including technical requirements for joining – please visit here.

The coursework is completed online.  You will also meet with Anne Blumer via Zoom.

As the course is self-paced, completion times vary and are completely up to you. However, you do need to complete the course within six months of your registration date.

On average, I would estimate students complete the IPO-certified Master Professional Organizer® level within 3 - 5 months. At that point, they have a business that is ready to launch. One student recently told me she earned $8,000 before she launched her business, so you don’t have to finish before earning your money back.

The coursework will provide you with many marketing approaches to gain clients.

Many students are more comfortable asking friends, family, or neighbors if they would be interested in being a client for the required client practice work projects.

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

We are often asked, “After completing your training course will I be a Certified Professional Organizer®?” The short answer is no.

The long answer is you cannot receive a CPO® designation until you have documented 1,500 hours of paid organizing work, so it’s impossible to achieve at the beginning of your business.

You will receive a Certificate of Professional Development and Attendance through IPO and the designation of IPO-certified Master Professional Organizer®. However, this does not give you the designation of Certified Professional Organizer® or CPO® (see below).

The Institute for Professional Organizers™ certified Master Professional Organizer® is a credential and a recognized international brand for the professional organizer’s business launch through their first years and for those who want comprehensive training, and certification on our methodologies, systems, and procedures. This informs your clients that you have taken a rigorous training program.

There are specific requirements to become a Certified Professional Organizer® or CPO®, and they are explained in The Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO) Candidate’s Handbook.

When you compare the BCPO exam content with our curriculum, you will find that our training program, combined with the 1,500 hours of paid client experience, will give you tremendous information and experience toward the BCPO certification.

I don’t offer discounts or incentives because the cost is already at a bare minimum. I understand it is a financial investment, and I don’t take that lightly. This truly is the most comprehensive program available and includes coaching with me.

I understand feeling nervous to pay — that’s how we organizers are wired! We’re usually a little cautious. Listen to what Laura Webster, had to say.

Before purchasing any of our products, please read our terms.

You must complete the course within six months from your registration date.  After that time, if you have not completed the course, you will no longer have access to your student account and will not be certified.

Please get in touch with Anne Blumer. Anne is happy to answer any questions about the Fast-Track Method Program.  Please call her at 503.706.3502 (Pacific Time Zone) or email her at anne@instituteprofessionalorganizers.com.