HOSPITALITY EDUCATION TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), established in 1953, provides education and training for hospitality professionals. AHLEI offers a range of solutions, including online learning, professional certification, and resources for high schools, colleges, and workforce agencies.

Widely recognized as the preeminent leader in hospitality education and certification, AHLEI and NRA strongly support and encourage the certification of students and hospitality professionals in all segments of the industry, including hotels, food & beverage establishments, spas, hospitality educators, trainers, students, hotel suppliers, and more. AHLEI is the certifying body for more than 20 hospitality positions, from line- level skills certification to supervisory, management, department head, and executive certifications, culminating in the Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) for hotel general managers and the Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) for hospitality and tourism instructors.

Be more than Qualified. Be Certified!

Be more than Qualified. Be Certified!

To date, more than 20 million students and professionals worldwide hold at least one professional certification designation from the AHLEI and NRA and over 2,000 high- schools, academies and universities globally entrust AHLEI for its high quality, practical, industry- driven, and researched learning ware.

As a global leader in hospitality training and hotel management certifications, AHLEI offers online courses, textbooks, and digital materials to enhance the learning experience. All AHLEI programs are recognized by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and adhere to industry best practices.

Every hotel, resort, casino, and hospitality business can benefit from ongoing training and skill certification updates. Choose our Certification Programs to explore professional designations.