Sept. 3, 2018 Professional Organizers in Canada: I'm researching a career to be a professional organizer.
What is POC?
Professional Organizers in Canada (POC) is the national association that represents professional organizers across the country. We provide a supportive environment for our members to share ideas, network and exchange referrals.
Our Mission and Vision: Providing Visibility, Credibility, and Connection.
Our Members: POC members are organizing professionals from all sectors of the industry, including residential and office organizers, time management and goal setting professionals, estate organizing experts and many, many more.
Our Reach: POC currently represents over 600 members in more than 14 chapters across Canada.
How We Help
Ultimately, our goal is to provide professional organizers with credibility, community and connections. To do this POC offers a variety of programs for members, the general public and the media.
- Find an Organizer: Our online directory is a one-stop resource to help you research and connect with professional organizers.
- FAQs: Our FAQ section answers common questions people have about getting organized and professional organizers. It includes information on how to navigate our website to find the information members need.
- Training Programs: Available to POC members, our training programs help members learn how to become a professional organizer, manage their business and continue their education to further enhance their skills.
- Annual Conference: Our conference rotates between major cities across Canada, offering a wide variety of training opportunities as well as the chance to connect with other professional organizers.
- Business Resources: Designed to help our members manage their businesses, these resources are useful tools and address common business challenges professional organizers may encounter.
- Media Centre: For journalists and online content producers, we have media releases covering a wide range of organizing topics. We also welcome media inquiries.
POC Training Programs:
Education and training programs play a vital role in assisting members to launch and develop their careers as professional organizers.
The following series of programs are designed for existing organizers as well as people interested in becoming a professional organizer. Click on the headings below for more information on each course.
How to Become a Professional Organizer
Got a knack for cutting through the clutter? Are you good at planning and managing your time? Do all your friends ask you to come over and help organize their closets? Why not put your skills to work and become a professional organizer?
If you've ever thought about becoming a professional organizer but weren't sure where to start, POC has created a "Should I Become a Professional Organizer?" non-credit information session. This one-hour teleclass session gives you the chance to ask a veteran organizer questions and get information about the steps involved in becoming a professional organizer. Find out what it's like to run your own organizing business and be your own boss.
To learn more about how to become a professional organizer, read our FAQ section entitled, "What is a professional organizer?" If you see yourself in the role of a professional organizer helping people find balance and order in their lives, then be sure to register for the next Should I Become a Professional Organizer?" teleclass session.
Learning Options
Teleclass: This class is delivered over the phone as a teleclass.
Course Pricing
The Should I Become a Professional Organizer (E-001) course is $46.00 + GST/HST. Pricing is the same for POC members and non-members
The Trained Professional Organizer Program
The Trained Professional Organizer Program is a rewarding learning experience led by professional organizers and subject matter experts. Courses cover residential and business organizing, safety, basic marketing, assessments, working with children and seniors, as well as many other topics.
By completing 12 classes - 10 core classes and any 2 specialty classes - POC members are eligible to write the Trained Professional Organizer Exam. Successful candidates receive a certificate as a graduate of the program and may identify themselves as a POC Trained Professional Organizer. Please note that completion of the 12 classes is mandatory in order to write the exam.
POC members who have been a member for a minimum of the past 3 consecutive years can challenge the exam. The POC Trained Professional Organizer program is a training program, not an accreditation program, and as such does not entitle the organizer to use words such as certified, endorsed, authorized, accredited, or qualified Professional Organizer in their marketing material, or the initials TPO following their name.
POC members who have been a member for a minimum of the past 3 consecutive years can challenge the exam. The POC Trained Professional Organizer program is a training program, not an accreditation program, and as such does not entitle the organizer to use words such as certified, endorsed, authorized, accredited, or qualified Professional Organizer in their marketing material, or the initials TPO following their name.
Exams are offered twice per year; in the spring hosted by local chapters and in the autumn at the Annual Conference.
Congratulations to those who passed the TPO exam in Fall 2017!
| Kerry Dolan | Janet Ireland | Julia Stoskopf |
| Jennifer Fletcher | Allan Osborne | Suzana Talic |
| Valerie Huard | Courtney Spehr | Frances Tee |
To see what POC training courses are currently being offered and to register, visit the Upcoming Courses & Events page.
To learn how the POC Trained Professional Organizer Program works and which classes are included, please view the full course descriptions here.
Learning Options
Teleclass: These classes are delivered over the phone as a teleclass.
Course Pricing
The E-100 series and E-200 series courses are $62.00/course + GST/HST for POC members and $90.00/course + GST/HST for non-members.
POC members should login before registering to benefit from discounted member rates.
Launch and Grow Your Business Program
Ready to launch your new business or grow your current company? Then the Launch and Grow Your Business Program is perfect for you! This former two-day course for professional organizers and business owners is now being offered as three separate classes / modules.
Now attendees can select the module that they need to expand their skill set; each class offers practical tips, techniques and industry information.
Now attendees can select the module that they need to expand their skill set; each class offers practical tips, techniques and industry information.
While our TPO courses offer skills in hands-on organizing, this course is designed to provide the tools and knowledge needed to run a successful company.
This course includes:
- Comprehensive training manuals to help you plan and create a solid business foundation.
- Business forms and templates - everything you need for a quick launch.
- Networking opportunities.
The Launch and Grow Your Business course is comprised of three classes:
- Create Your Business as a Professional Organizer
- Marketing Basics for your Organizing Business
- Client Relationship Management and the Practical Approach
Learning Options
In-Person: The Launch and Grow Your Business classes are in-person and led by an experienced and knowledgeable professional organizer facilitator. This provides the opportunity for you to learn classroom-style, among other like-minded individuals, to create, market, operate and grow your own organizing business.
Each of the three classes are 4 hours in length with snacks and beverages provided. Please check the course calendar for an upcoming class in your area! Classes may also be held at the conference hotel prior to conference opening.
Continuing Education:
Continuing education offers opportunities to expand your skills, business offerings and fulfill continuing education or recertification hours. Many of our continuing education classes, which are delivered in webinar format, may apply towards your Continuing Education Credits (CEUs).
Upon successful completion of a final quiz, a certificate of completion will be provided. Let our team of experts share their knowledge on a variety of topics to help you expand and develop your business.
Upon successful completion of a final quiz, a certificate of completion will be provided. Let our team of experts share their knowledge on a variety of topics to help you expand and develop your business.
Learning Options
Webinars: Learn at your own pace, with pre-recorded, self-study webinars. When you sign up for the webinar, you will receive instructions by email on how to access the webinar and receive your certificate. Sign up for a pre-recorded webinar session.
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