Professional Organizer's Core Training™

Tuition: $1,875.00
3 Days

This class is a condensed three day version of the Business Development Training Program 5-Day with the same manual, the same class content (except for the Business Plan which may be purchased separately) and the same extras condensed into a three-day version. This is a perfect class for those who would like to take the full version but have time restraints; already have a business established in a related field and want to add an extra revenue stream; or who already have a Professional Organizing business but would like an in-depth view of how to earn more.

What You Get

• A Complete Industry Overview – Learn about the scope of the industry, potential market segments, who’s who, and a general industry outlook.
• Deluxe Manual – A Deluxe Edition of the Business Development Training Program Manual™ with over 120 pages of information, photos, charts, comparisons and resources all designed to put you in command of your new business.
• Forms on CD – A complete set of all the business forms you will need to get your business operational. These forms are fully customizable with your business name, your logo design and contact information.
• A Complete Resource Guide – You will receive a complete list of resources that will help make your transition into the world of self-employment easier.
• Hands on Training – You will engage in 12+ hours of on-site training that will give you the critical experiences in applying the skills learned in the classroom to an actual project. You will perform tasks such as conducting the needs assessment, negotiating the contract, estimating project timelines and applying behavior modification techniques in a crew setting with an experienced Professional Organizer as your assistant.
• Certificate of Completion – While there is not an official certification program for this industry, this course and its contents are specifically designed with certification in mind and the content of the course is an expansion of the Core Competencies developed by the National Association of Professional Organizers.
• Continuing Support – This mentoring program is designed to help you get over the rough spots and connect you with other Professional Organizing Consultants in your area. You will have six months of continuing support from America’s Most Organized™ staff and you will also receive periodic updates to your Business Development Training Manual so that you will stay in tune with industry trends and common practices.
• Add A Business Plan – A customized Business Plan can be added to this package for an additional charge of $925.00. The plan must be ordered at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the class.

Agenda

Day One
Your day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m. and will consist of nearly equal parts of classroom and Hands-On training. In the classroom you will cover:

• Industry Overview – a look at the National Association of Professional Organizers, the industry’s national association and an in depth overview on how becoming a member can be beneficial to you and NAPO. An overview of the beginnings and current outlook of the Professional Organizing Industry and a tour via the web of who’s who in the industry. Lastly, an introduction to Chronic Disorganization, how to recognize the condition in your clients, and how to determine if that client base is for you.
• Entrepreneurship – The characteristics commonly associated with an entrepreneur, why businesses succeed and why some businesses fail, and how your personal attributes fit in. By the end of this section you will know your job description as a Professional Organizer.
• Business Plan – Learn about each element of a Business Plan and understand the necessity of writing one as a blueprint for the success of your business.
• Getting Started – The “toolbox” of essential skills necessary to make your business venture a success. You will look at time management, workflow elements, networking, strategic alliances, billing, accounting, collections, and other essential administrative details necessary to any business operation.
  

Day Two
Once again you will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue to 8:00 p.m. in both the classroom and at the Hands-On Project Classroom topics for the second day will include:

• Getting Started (Cont’d) – Business skills are once again the focus with such topics as Liability and Safety issues, setting appointments, contract negotiation, conducting a needs assessment, NAPO Code of Ethics, Client Relations and documenting client progress
• Client Relations – Though client relations issues are addressed throughout the course, a special session is designated to look at case studies provided by the NSGCD.
• Hands-On Project – The project is carried forward with additional emphasis on teamwork, behavior modification, client relations, special issues and considerations.
  

Day Three
The day will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Project site with any final wrap up to the project. You will then return to the classroom to finish up with a final wrap-up session and questions and answers. Certificates will be presented and you will be dismissed no later than 5:00 p.m.

Please note that all training agendas are subject to change without prior notice.

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