Professional Certification

Recertification/Maintenance Programs 

Recertification begins the day a candidate has earned their certification, and designees hold their certification for only five years. During that time they must: maintain their qualifying position within the industry; earn points by fulfilling various activity requirements based on the level of involvement and time spent doing the activity. The categories for which points are awarded include:

• Professional Experience
• Professional Development Activities/Seminars
• Industry Related Involvement
• Educational Services

Recertification applications:

Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)
Certified Lodging Manager (CLM)
Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE)
Certified Food & Beverage Excecutive (CFBE)
Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive (CHHE)
Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE)
Certified Engineering Operations Executive (CEOE)
Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT)
Certified Front Desk Manager (CFDM)
Certified Restaurant Manager (CRM)
Certified Housekeeping Manager (CHM)
Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)
Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager (CHRM)
Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP)
Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD)
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
Master Hotel Supplier (MHS)

A candidate may elect to sit for the examination to earn their recertification in lieu of the points system. The candidate must achieve a minimum score of 75% on the CHA, CLM and CLSD exams, and 70% on all other exams in order to recertify.

Recertification fees are $200 for Executive Level and Department Head Level; $100 for Manager Level. Candidates who recertify are required to remit payment, complete a maintenance activity form, submit all supporting documentation, and sign the maintenance agreement - agreeing to all terms.

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