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Lodging Managers
Accredited Cruise Manager Certifying Organization Cruise Lines International Association https://www.cruising.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Accredited Cruise Manager Website
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics Certification Description Geared to revenue managers, general managers, corporate staff, and research professionals, the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) is the only hotel-related certification for industry professionals focused on analytics. Jointly offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) and STR it provides recognition of thorough knowledge of the foundational metrics, definitions, formulas, and methodologies used by the hotel industry. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics Website
Certified Apartment Supplier Certification Description Suppliers are important liaisons to the multifamily housing industry. This program is designed as an opportunity for suppliers to hear the everyday challenges faced by the apartment manager customer. The CAS program is ideal for new salespeople as well as veterans of the industry. Certifying Organization National Apartment Association https://www.naahq.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Apartment Supplier Website
Certified Facility Manager Certifying Organization International Facility Management Association http://www.ifma.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Facility Manager Website
Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive Certification Description Housekeeping executives must have effective human resource and housekeeping operations expertise, sound judgment, and practical skills. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive Website
Certified Hospitality Sales Executive Certifying Organization Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International http://www.hsmai.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Hospitality Sales Executive Website
Certified Hospitality Supervisor Certification Description Hospitality supervisors must have effective skills such as leadership, time management, and communication. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Hospitality Supervisor Website
Certified Hospitality Trainer Certification Description The Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT®) is the most prestigious certification available to a hospitality training executive. It is part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry have achieved a high level of expertise. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Hospitality Trainer Website
Certified Hotel Administrator Certification Description Today's successful general managers and top hospitality professionals must have effective human resources and property management expertise, sound judgment ,and practical skills. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others. The Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) designation provides recognition for these skills. Recognized worldwide, the CHA designation is the premier symbol of professional achievement for lodging executives. It's an honor awarded to professionals whose leadership and managerial abilities are exemplary--professionals who, by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry, have achieved a high level of expertise. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes Certified Hotel Administrator Website
Certified Hotel Asset Manager Certifying Organization Hospitality Asset Managers Association http://www.hamagroup.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years Certified Hotel Asset Manager Website
Certified Lodging Security Director Certification Description The certified security director must have knowledge of the legal system as well as property management expertise, sound judgment, and practical skills. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Lodging Security Director Website
Certified Park Operator Certifying Organization National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds http://www.arvc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Park Operator Website
Certified Revenue Management Executive Certification Description Individuals working in revenue management in the hospitality industry, if they meet the minimum qualifications, can take pursue the Certified Revenue Management Executive certification, offering them a chance to confirm their knowledge, experience, and capabilities in their field. The CRME designation is recognition that you are: A professional in the field of revenue management and clearly conversant with its intricacies and importance; Competent to develop an infrastructure to support revenue management within the framework of an organization; Able to maximize revenue opportunities and optimize profits by managing revenue; Capable of making informed decisions to accept or reject pieces of business to meet overall organizational goals. Proficient at the art and science of revenue management. Certifying Organization Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International http://www.hsmai.org Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Revenue Management Executive Website
Certified Rooms Division Executive Certification Description A rooms division executive must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others. A rooms division executive must have effective human resource and rooms management expertise, sound judgment, and practical skills. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Rooms Division Executive Website
Registered Laundry and Linen Director Certification Description Certification as an RLLD clearly identifies a level of competency, industry training, and recognition of an individual who continues to value ongoing industry training and standards of practice. Organizations, such as the Veteran's Administration, requires facility management to hold an industry certification such as the RLLD. Certifying Organization Association for Linen Management http://www.almnet.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Laundry and Linen Director Website

Lodging Managers

Certifying Organization
Cruise Lines International Association
https://www.cruising.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Accredited Cruise Manager Website

Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics

Certification Description
Geared to revenue managers, general managers, corporate staff, and research professionals, the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) is the only hotel-related certification for industry professionals focused on analytics. Jointly offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) and STR it provides recognition of thorough knowledge of the foundational metrics, definitions, formulas, and methodologies used by the hotel industry.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics Website

Certified Apartment Supplier

Certification Description
Suppliers are important liaisons to the multifamily housing industry. This program is designed as an opportunity for suppliers to hear the everyday challenges faced by the apartment manager customer. The CAS program is ideal for new salespeople as well as veterans of the industry.

Certifying Organization
National Apartment Association
https://www.naahq.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Apartment Supplier Website

Certified Facility Manager

Certifying Organization
International Facility Management Association
http://www.ifma.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Facility Manager Website

Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive

Certification Description
Housekeeping executives must have effective human resource and housekeeping operations expertise, sound judgment, and practical skills. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive Website

Certified Hospitality Sales Executive

Certifying Organization
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
http://www.hsmai.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Hospitality Sales Executive Website

Certified Hospitality Supervisor

Certification Description
Hospitality supervisors must have effective skills such as leadership, time management, and communication. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Hospitality Supervisor Website

Certified Hospitality Trainer

Certification Description
The Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT®) is the most prestigious certification available to a hospitality training executive. It is part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry have achieved a high level of expertise.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Hospitality Trainer Website

Certified Hotel Administrator

Certification Description
Today's successful general managers and top hospitality professionals must have effective human resources and property management expertise, sound judgment ,and practical skills. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others. The Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) designation provides recognition for these skills. Recognized worldwide, the CHA designation is the premier symbol of professional achievement for lodging executives. It's an honor awarded to professionals whose leadership and managerial abilities are exemplary--professionals who, by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry, have achieved a high level of expertise.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes

Certified Hotel Administrator Website

Certified Hotel Asset Manager

Certifying Organization
Hospitality Asset Managers Association
http://www.hamagroup.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years

Certified Hotel Asset Manager Website

Certified Lodging Security Director

Certification Description
The certified security director must have knowledge of the legal system as well as property management expertise, sound judgment, and practical skills.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certified Lodging Security Director Website

Certified Park Operator

Certifying Organization
National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
http://www.arvc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Park Operator Website

Certified Revenue Management Executive

Certification Description
Individuals working in revenue management in the hospitality industry, if they meet the minimum qualifications, can take pursue the Certified Revenue Management Executive certification, offering them a chance to confirm their knowledge, experience, and capabilities in their field. The CRME designation is recognition that you are: A professional in the field of revenue management and clearly conversant with its intricacies and importance; Competent to develop an infrastructure to support revenue management within the framework of an organization; Able to maximize revenue opportunities and optimize profits by managing revenue; Capable of making informed decisions to accept or reject pieces of business to meet overall organizational goals. Proficient at the art and science of revenue management.

Certifying Organization
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
http://www.hsmai.org

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Revenue Management Executive Website

Certified Rooms Division Executive

Certification Description
A rooms division executive must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others. A rooms division executive must have effective human resource and rooms management expertise, sound judgment, and practical skills.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certified Rooms Division Executive Website

Registered Laundry and Linen Director

Certification Description
Certification as an RLLD clearly identifies a level of competency, industry training, and recognition of an individual who continues to value ongoing industry training and standards of practice. Organizations, such as the Veteran's Administration, requires facility management to hold an industry certification such as the RLLD.

Certifying Organization
Association for Linen Management
http://www.almnet.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Laundry and Linen Director Website

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