Professional Certification from the AH&LA Educational Institute provides a standard of excellence recognized and preferred throughout the world by the hospitality industry.
Certifications represent a widely-respected stamp of approval for the highest quality skill levels. They help define career paths, are easily transferrable, and identify the prime candidate personnel most desired by any top tier organization seeking the best and the brightest.
For the property or employer, professional certifications: Build staff pride, confidence, and motivation that helps reduce turnover, increase guest satisfaction, and enhance profits.
For the employee, professional certifications ... help achieve career goals, provide skill standards employers look for first, and create greater opportunities for advancement and promotion.
The AH&LA Educational Institute certifies ALL personnel from line-level to top executives.
Professional Certification…today's career recognition, tomorrow's stepping stone!
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General Manager
Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)
Certified Lodging Manager (CLM)
Certified Lodging Owner (CLO)
Executive
Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE)
Certified Food And Beverage Executive (CFBE)
Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive (CHHE)
Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE)
Certified Engineering Operations Executive (CEOE)
Manager
Certified Front Desk Manager (CFDM)
Certified Restaurant Manager (CRM)
Certified Housekeeping Manager (CHM)
Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)
Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager (CHRM)
Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP)
Trainer
Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT)
Certified Hospitality Department Trainer (CHDT)
Security
Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD)
Certified Lodging Security Supervisor (CLSS)
Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO)
Supervisor
Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS)
Certified Gaming Supervisor (CGS)
Hospitality Educators
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
Certified Hospitality Instructor (CHI)
Hotel Suppliers
Master Hotel Supplier (MHS)
United States Air Force Personnel
Certified Government Property Manager (CGPM)
Certified Government Property Supervisor (CGPS)
Certified Government Property Technician (CGPT)
Line-Level - more info
Food and Beverage Staff - more info
Restaurant Server
Room Service Attendant
Cocktail Server
Banquet Set-Up Employee
Kitchen Steward
Bus Person/Server Assistant
Bartender
Banquet Server
Guest Services Staff - more info
Front Desk Representative
Bell Attendant
Concierge
PBX Operator
Reservationist
Valet
Retail Cashier
Housekeeping Staff - more info
Guestroom Attendant
Public Space Cleaner
Laundry Attendant
Maintenance Employee
Certifications available through Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP):
Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP)
Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE)