From enrollment to your first attorney client — here's exactly what to expect.
Head to the pricing page and pick the plan that fits where you are. Chapter 7 Only ($897) if you want to specialize in liquidation cases. Chapter 13 Only ($897) if you already know Chapter 7. Full CPDS Bundle ($1,497) if you want both courses, the business launch course, and your directory listing.
After checkout you'll create your account. Your courses are available immediately — no waiting, no approval process. Work at whatever pace fits your life.
CH7-01 starts with Bankruptcy Foundations — your role under 11 U.S.C. § 110, what you can and can't do, and required disclosure obligations. Everything else builds from there.
Work through each module in sequence. Video instruction, downloadable reference materials, and knowledge checks at each stage reinforce what you're learning.
When you've completed all required modules, sit for the CPDS-7 and/or CPDS-13 exam. 50 questions, 80% passing, open book. You have unlimited retakes.
Pass both exams and receive your Certified Petition Drafting Specialist credential + your listing in the North Star Petition Services attorney referral directory.
The BIZ course and bundled resources — including attorney outreach email templates and the pricing calculator — give you everything you need to approach bankruptcy attorneys professionally.
Your first attorney client may come sooner than you expect. The referral directory listing puts you in front of attorneys who are actively looking for trained VBAs.
