CPO® certification is earned by professionals who have met specific standards, and proven through examination and client interaction that they comprehend the entire body of knowledge and experience required. To be eligible to sit for the CPO® Exam, you must meet specific eligibility requirements as of the date you submit your application.
Download the
BCPO Handbook for a complete explanation of eligibility, including frequently asked questions.
You may start this CPO® application at
any time, even if you do not yet qualify for the exam. There is no requirement to complete or submit your application immediately. Please note that applications will only be reviewed once you have submitted the required work experience documentation and paid the application fee. Once your application is approved, you will be able to schedule your exam for any of the available upcoming exam windows.
Application Deadlines:
To be eligible for certification, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
January 1 for February Exam Window
May 1 for the June Exam Window
September 1 for October Exam Window
Education Requirements |
You must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. |
Paid Work Experience |
You must document a total of 1,000 hours of paid work experience conducted in the five (5) years prior to applying to take the exam.
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Code of Ethics |
You must agree to adhere to the highest ethical standards, as reflected in the BCPO Code of Ethics for Certified Professional Organizers. |
Pass CPO Exam |
The standardized exam is 125 multiple choice questions which must be completed within two hours. |
| The Certification Process | |
| 1. Fill out the Application 2. Pay the Application Fee 3. Upload all Required Documentation 4. Receive Approval from BCPO |
5. Schedule Your Exam 6. Study & Prepare for the Exam 7. Take & Pass the Exam 8. Receive Final Approval from BCPO |
Application Audit Policy: See BCPO Handbook for complete Audit Policy.
BCPO is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the CPO designation. Because candidates self-attest to the validity of the contents of their applications, audits ensure eligibility requirements have been met. A percentage of applications for initial certification and for recertification are randomly selected for audit on an ongoing and rolling basis.
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