{"id":23043,"date":"2021-02-19T16:49:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T16:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=23043"},"modified":"2021-02-19T16:49:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T16:49:42","slug":"how-to-become-a-professional-organizer-in-4-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/how-to-become-a-professional-organizer-in-4-easy-steps","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Professional Organizer in 4 Easy Steps!"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Want to become a professional organizer? 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As a graduate of QC&#8217;s Interior Decorating and Professional Organizing courses, Bradley offers a wide array of in-person and virtual design services to clients in the New York and surrounding areas.\n\nToday, he is here with his top 4 tips for starting a career in professional organizing! 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Join QC&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCDesignSchoolVirtualClassroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Classroom on Facebook<\/a> today!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QC_Design_Schools_Professional_Organizing_Course\"><\/span>QC Design School&#8217;s Professional Organizing Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]In this 5-unit course, you&#8217;ll learn all about:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"250\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>The <a href=\"\/2018\/07\/more-than-putting-things-away-what-a-certified-professional-organizer-does\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">roles and responsibilities<\/a> of a professional organizer;<\/li>\n \t<li>Common client scenarios and how to navigate them;<\/li>\n \t<li>Producing floor and home design plans;<\/li>\n \t<li>Balance and visual weight;<\/li>\n \t<li>Movable and fixable storage solutions;<\/li>\n \t<li>Decluttering strategies and furniture placement;<\/li>\n \t<li>Client relations and conflict resolution;<\/li>\n \t<li>How to start (and run) your very own business;<\/li>\n \t<li>And MUCH more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;23048&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_as_a_QC_Student\"><\/span>What to Expect as a QC Student<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Once you enroll in the Professional Organizing Course, you\u2019ll receive direct online access to your course materials. Thus, you can begin your training right away! Want physical materials, too? No problem! They&#8217;ll also be mailed right to your doorstep.\n\nYour course curriculum will be broken down into 9 full color course textbooks, 2+ hours of instructional videos, and over 27 online assignments and quizzes. As a result, you&#8217;ll have a variety of different ways to absorb the material and complete your training. Looking for real-world experience? Practical assignments will teach you how to become a professional organizer in the working world!\n\nQC\u2019s Professional Organizing Course is 100% self-paced and online. As a result, you\u2019ll have the freedom to train on your own schedule &#8211; right in the comfort of your own home. This means NO set deadlines or strict class schedules!\n\nThe best part? Once you graduate, you\u2019ll receive an internationally-recognized certification. You&#8217;ll be able to become a professional organizer and start your business with an <em>Advanced International Organizing Professional (AIOP) <\/em>designation under your belt!\u00a0<a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Design School<\/a> will even mail you a physical copy of your certification. 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