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Professional Certification
Hospitality Certification
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Certified Hospitality Department Trainer (CHDT)
Download CHDT Application 
Qualifications:
Professional Certification Designation
- Current full-time employment as a qualified department trainer* with at least 3 months experience.
- Valid indefinitely from date earned.
Certificate of Knowledge
- Not currently employed in the qualifying position*.
- Valid for 2 years from date earned; not eligible for recertification.
*A qualifying front line department trainer is a person who is responsible for training individuals for functional skills; has job duties that are at least 20 percent training in nature and include such tasks as scheduling training and development decisions within a department for line-level staff.
Exam Fee:
- AH&LA Members**: US $50.00
- Non-AHLA Members: US $75.00
Fee includes application and exam, plus designation, lapel pin, and certificate for those who qualify and reach the 70% passing score.
** Find out if your property is member of AH&LA, go to the American Hotel & Lodging Association membership directory.
How to Apply for CHDT Certification
- Print and complete the application form. (You must have Adobe Acrobat to view this application form. Click Adobe Acrobat to download program).
- Ask your supervisor to complete the CHDT Recommendation / Employment Verification Form that comes with the application. Include the form with your completed application.
- Mail or fax (407-999-8610) the completed application form, along with the supporting documentation and the appropriate fee.
- Within three weeks, the Educational Institute will review the application and send notification of acceptance.
- Within 6 months of enrollment date, successfully complete the CHDT comprehensive exam through an approved proctor.
Benefits of CHDT Certification:
- Is aimed at line-level and supervisory employees with training responsibilities
- Adds a level of professionalism to the departmental trainers' role
- Provides an opportunity for employees to validate their skills
- Enhance your image because your professional certification comes from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute - world renowned for hospitality training and certification.
CHDT Study Guide
Recommended preparation for the CHDT exam is the CHDT Study Guide, which is available through the Educational Institute.
Also available:
Designations for Hospitality Trainer and nineteen (19) line-level positions.
**For additional information, contact the Institute by calling (888) 575-8726.
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