Invest in skills that strengthen hospitality

Explore training, certification, professional development, student programs, and scholarships for Arkansas hospitality teams and future industry leaders. Confirm course requirements, delivery options, and renewal timelines before enrolling.

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Training and certifications

Choose the right learning path

Start with the goal that matters most to your team. AHA can help connect your organization with a practical program.

AHA programs

AHA learning opportunities

Join seminars, workshops, chapter programs and signature events designed around the real needs of Arkansas hospitality operators and leaders.

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Lodging credentials

AHLEI training and certifications

Build lodging and guest-service expertise for front-line employees, supervisors, managers, educators and executives.

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Team development

Bring learning to your team

Looking for a speaker, focused workshop or help choosing a credential? AHA can help identify an option that fits your organization.

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Talent pipeline

Workforce and career pathways

Connect with Arkansas degree programs, high-school pathways, Restaurant Ready training and employer resources that strengthen the hospitality workforce.

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Responsible alcohol service

ServSafe Alcohol

The current ServSafe Alcohol program is approved for use in Arkansas, with online and instructor-led training options available for operators and their teams.

Edition update

A refreshed edition is expected later in 2026 with mobile ID, retail sales scenarios, updated terminology and evolving alcohol-service information. The refreshed edition has not yet been confirmed for use in Arkansas.

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Training and education links

Start with the program that best matches the learner and goal.

AHA ServSafe TrainingArkansas classes, registration, and food-safety certification supportServSafe Online through AHAOnline manager course, exam, and food-handler optionsServSafe AlcoholCurrent Arkansas-approved responsible alcohol-service training and edition updatesAHLEI Training & CertificationLodging training and credentials from line-level roles through executivesAHLEI START ProgramsPosition-specific training for front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, culinary, and service rolesArkansas ProStartHigh-school culinary and restaurant-management career educationATHEF ScholarshipsEducation support for aspiring hospitality professionalsServSuccess Professional DevelopmentCareer-focused learning and restaurant-industry credentialsAHA Education FoundationPrograms supporting Arkansas hospitality education and careers

Need help choosing a course?

AHA can help you identify the right training format, certification path, or education resource.

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Plan training that sticks

Before enrolling an employee or launching team training:

✓Identify the role, skill gap, and required credential

✓Confirm the approving authority and renewal timeline

✓Choose classroom, online, or blended delivery

✓Budget time, fees, materials, exams, and proctoring

✓Document completion, scores, certificates, and renewals

✓Reinforce learning through coaching and daily practice

Important: Certification and training requirements vary by role, employer, operation, and jurisdiction. Verify current eligibility, accreditation, testing, renewal, and regulatory requirements with the program provider and responsible agency before purchase.
Last reviewed: September 2026