General CD Exam
The General Exam (required for the Level 2 Chronic Disorganization Specialist Certificate) is held several times a year.
Qualifying Requirements
The General Exam is only open to members of the NSGCD. Upcoming candidates for CD Specialist may take the CD General Exam providing they have begun work on the Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization. This means the teleconference course Basic CD must have been taken and full attendance credit received. The reading material needs to have been read. Attendance at the Study Sessions is optional. See Study Session section below.
General Exam Components
The General Exam will consist of 20 multiple-choice questions based on the required reading material. The required reading is focused on chronic disorganization issues and dealing with CD clients.
- What Every Professional Organizer Needs to Know about Chronic Disorganization by Judith Kolberg
- Organizing for the Creative Person by Dorothy Lemkuhl and Dolores Cotter Lamping
Note: The General Exam will focus on Chapter 13 through the conclusion of this book.
- Backsliding (NSGCD Publication) - See our publications page. Click here.
Reservations
Reservations to take the General Exam must be made by the specific General Exam registration deadline date. This is usually 30 days in advance of the General Exam. Space is limited. It is highly recommended that you register early.
Fees
The fee to take the General Exam is $125.00. Those passing the exam will receive a Certificate of Passing. This document is required for completion of the CD Specialist Certificate.
Study Sessions
The following study sessions will be made available via a recording.
Click here to go to the study session recordings..
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What Every Professional Organizer Needs to Know About Chronic Disorganization |
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Organizing for the Creative Person
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Backsliding
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Exam Dates and Locations
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General CD Exam |
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Reno, Nevada USA |
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April 10, 2008 |
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7:00 am - Suggested Arrival 6:30 am - 6:45 am |
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DEADLINE for Registering is: 03-28-08 |
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Register On-Line for the Reno Location |
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Post-Exam Requirements and Applications
The CD Specialist will be granted provided the specific application requirements are completed. This includes taking nine additional teleclasses, earning the Level I Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization within 2 years of taking the General Exam.
CD SPECIALIST APPLICATION
