Training for every step of every hospitality career.
**Get Certified
Hospitality certification provides recognition of mastery of professional knowledge and skills at every level of your hospitality career. AHLEI provides the study materials and administers the certification process for nearly 30 certification designations trademarked by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
**About
Us
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Established in 1953, the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), a non-profit organization, is committed to investing in the workforce development of the hospitality industry. For over 60 years, we have provided hospitality education and training solutions to those preparing for hospitality careers and those already working in the industry. Because we are the training and education arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, we have a clear vision of what the industry needs and how to prepare people to succeed in this vibrant field. Direct industry input goes into the development of every one of our products, ensuring that the knowledge you gain is up-to-date, practical, and accurate. Leading hotel brands, management companies, hospitality schools, convention bureaus, and associations around the world turn to AHLEI for hospitality education and training resources and professional certification. More than 2,000 universities, colleges, vocational technical schools, high schools and government agencies worldwide use AHLEI courses, textbooks, and supplemental media assets in their classroom. As the certifying body for hospitality, several of our training programs feature portable, stackable, industry-recognized certifications that provide participants with tangible recognition for their skills and knowledge.
**Benefits of Certification:
• A certified staff gives your brand the edge over your competitors
• Validation of position
• Improved job retention
• Career improvement
• Motivator and recognition
• Builder of pride and self-esteem
**More than 20 Certifications:
• Executive Level
• Department Heads
• Managerial
• Supervisors
• Associates
The AHLEI internationally-recognized certification programs include certification options for every level of hotel employee; from entry level all the way to general managers. Leading hotel companies and thousands of properties around the world use the professional certifications administered by AHLEI.
