After Certification

After initial certification, recertification is required every three (3) years. To recertify, a CPO^® must assert to continuing practice as a professional organizer, pay the Annual Maintenance Fees (AMF), and either (a) earn 45 eligible continuing education units (CEUs) during the 3-year recertification period or (b) retake and pass the CPO^® examination.

If a CPO^® chooses to recertify by examination and fails, certification is immediately revoked. Provided the candidate meets the current eligibility requirements for initial certification, he or she would be eligible to submit a new application to take the current examination as a new candidate.

The annual maintenance fee is currently $70 per year. Each CPO^® will automatically receive an invoice prior to his or her anniversary date each year.

Recertification FAQs