A career in the hospitality industry has endless possibilities in today’s global economy, and a certification (or two) in the direction you choose can make a big difference in how hiring managers consider you as a candidate. (Check out our Continuing Ed Resource Section for a list of organizations that can help connect you to classes, scholarships, and additional assistance.)
| Organization Name | Certification Offered | Training Offered |
| Association of Collegiate Conferences and Events Directors- International | Certified Conference and Events Professional (CCEP) | * |
| Club Managers Association of America | Certified Club Manager (CCM) Certified Chief Executive (CCE) Master Club Manager® (MCM) |
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| Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. | Certificate in Hospitality Revenue Management (CHRM) Certificate in Change Leadership Certificate in Food and Beverage Management Certificate in Hospitality Digital Marketing Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management Master Certificate in Hospitality Management |
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| Educational Institute of American Hotel & Lodging Associations | Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE) Certified Food & Beverage Executive (CFBE) Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) Certified Lodging Manager (CLM) Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD) 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) Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP) Certified Hospitality Department Trainer (CHDT) Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS) Certified Lodging Security Supervisor (CLSS) Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO) Master Hotel Supplier (MHS) Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) Certified Gaming Supervisor (CGS) Certified Government Property Supervisor (CGPS) Certified Government Property Technician (CGPT) Certified Government Property Manager (CGPM) Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) |
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| Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) | Certified Hotel Asset Manager (CHAM) | |
| International Association of Venue Managers | Certified Facilities Executive (CFE) Certified Venue Professional (CVP) |
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| The Wedding Planning Institute | Certified Wedding and Event Planner | * |
Certifications & Training Programs:
Note: This list of resources is a small sampling (and a work-in-progress!) of the options that are currently available. If you'd like us to add one that you and/or your team have benefited from, please email us at [email protected]!
