PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

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Established in 1953, as a nonprofit educational The American Hotel & Lodging Educational
foundation of the American Hotel & Lodging Institute (AHLEI) strongly supports and
Association, the American Hotel & Lodging encourages the certification of hospitality
Educational Institute (AHLEI) is one of the professionals in all facets of the industry,
finest nonprofit organizations committed to including:
hospitality training and education, supported • Hotels
by quality standards of practice through
leadership, professional certification, education, • Food & Beverage establishments
and advocacy. • Trainers
Direct industry input goes into the • Hospitality educators
development of every one of our products, • Hotel suppliers
ensuring that the knowledge you gain is up-
to-date, practical, and accurate. Leading hotel Benefits of Certification
brands and thousands of properties around the • A certified staff gives your brand the edge
world use our products and courses for their over your competitors
corporate training.
• Validation of position
More than 2,000 universities, colleges, • Improved job retention
vocational technical schools, and governmental
• Career improvement
agencies worldwide use the Educational
Institute courses and textbooks in their • Motivator and recognition
classrooms. • Builder of pride and self-esteem

More than 20 Certifications

I earned my CHA over 25 years
• Executive Level
ago. Having this recognition
at such a young age gave me an • Department Heads
incredible amount of credibility • Managerial
among my more-experienced peers
• Supervisors
in the lodging industry and, as I’ve
grown in my career, it compels me • Associates
to keep up to date with our ever- The AHLEI internationally-recognized
changing industry. At Vantage, we certification programs include certification
not only encourage our members options for every level of hotel employee; from
to earn their CHA, we encourage our corporate team to do so entry level all the way to general managers.
as well. Committing to studying, testing, and keeping up with Leading hotel companies and thousands
your CHA is an effort that will pay off for a lifetime and bring of properties around the world use the
you a tremendous amount of pride. professional certifications administered by
Roger Bloss, CHA AHLEI.
Founder, CEO, President
Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.

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Hospitality Career Path

REVENUE FOOD & HUMAN

FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT BEVERAGE HOUSEKEEPING MAINTENANCE SECURITY RESOURCES SALES
CHA
Certified Hotel Administrator
EXECUTIVE
CLO
Certified Lodging Owner

CRDE CFBE CHHE CHFE CLSD CHT

Certified Certified Certified Certified Certified Certified
DEPARTMENT Rooms
HEAD Food and Hospitality Hospitality Lodging Hospitality
Division Beverage Housekeeping Facilities Security Trainer
Executive Executive Executive Executive Director

CFDM CHRM CMM CHSP

Certified Certified Certified Certified
MANAGERIAL Hospitality
Front Desk Maintenance Hospitality
Manager Revenue Manager Sales
Manager Professional
CLSS CHDT
CHS Certified Certified
SUPERVISOR Certified Hospitality Supervisor Lodging Hospitality
Security Department
Supervisor Trainer
Certified Certified Certified Certified Certified
Front Desk Restaurant Guestroom Maintenance Lodging
Representative Server Attendant Employee Security
Officer
Certified
Kitchen
LINE Cook
Certified
Breakfast
Attendant

CGSP
Certified Guest Service Professional

CMHS CHE CHI CSS CHTMP CHIA

Certified Certified Certified Certified Certified Hospitality & Certification in
SPECIALTY Master Hotel Hospitality Hospitality Spa Tourism Management Hotel Industry
Supplier Educator Instructor Supervisor Professional Analytics

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