Absolute Beginners (Level 1)

Learn exactly what it takes to start your Professional Organising business.

This is where you start.

Whether you are completely new to organising, already helping others, or have been doing this for a while but feel like something is missing, this course gives you the structure most people don’t realise they need.

By the end of the day, you’ll understand how the work actually happens, what’s involved in working with clients, and what to look out for, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

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This course is for those who are:

wishing to start their own organising consultancy
who have little to no experience in small business
ready to start their own organising business
wanting clarity and confidence in what to charge
returning to the workforce
needing to gain a better understanding of running a successful small business

Absolute Beginners comprises 6 modules, delivered in easy-to-access professional venues across Australia, New Zealand & the UK. Classes are held in a calm, focused environment, with public transport close by.

Each topic builds on the one before; dealing with:

Becoming a Professional Organiser
Is this a Business or a Hobby
Step-by-step Procedures
Getting Clients
Presenting your Public Self
Your Specialty

This course is facilitated by Sarah Cottman. She is an Accredited Expert Professional Organiser with years of experience organising clients as well as teaching and mentoring new and experienced organisers. She teaches practical, efficient ways to organise both your work and your clients. She is the CEO of the IOPO International and is the Organising Consultant on Channel 10’s Prime Time, Logie Award winning show The Living Room, together with Space Invaders, with Peter Walsh

The course includes our 'Professional Organiser Training' Manual and the assurance that, in the unlikely event you need a refresher, you may do so at no charge*!

Upon conclusion, you will be presented with our PROFESSIONAL ORGANISER TRAINING by Heavenly Order Certificate, which can be used when applying for Accreditation.

*18 months from date of original course in venue ONLY (not applicable to online)

What Trainees are saying about this course:

Carla Moore, Absolute Beginners, MELBOURNE

“I am writing this email to let you know how blown away I was by the course”. Read more here