Hotel leadership
CHA · Certified Hotel Administrator
For hotel general managers and experienced lodging leaders. Explore AHLEI’s application, study modules and exam for hotel administration.
Review CHA requirements →Leadership and professional learning
Build stronger teams and stronger careers.
Find practical training, trusted certifications, and learning opportunities for Arkansas hospitality professionals at every stage of their careers.
Find a credential for your next step
Compare programs by role, then follow the issuing organization’s requirements for experience, education, exams and renewal. AHA can help you find a starting point; each provider awards its own credential.
Hotel ownership
CLO · Certified Lodging Owner
For lodging owners building knowledge across property operations and business leadership. Ask AHLEI about the current CLO application and exam pathway.
Explore lodging credentials →Revenue management
CHRM · Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager
For hospitality professionals focused on forecasting, pricing and revenue strategy. Review eligibility, study materials and the certification exam.
Explore CHRM →Hospitality instruction
CHI · Certified Hospitality Instructor
For high-school hospitality teachers and workforce-training instructors. The program combines two learning levels, exams and an industry internship.
Review CHI pathway →Culinary leadership
CEC · Certified Executive Chef
For experienced chefs leading food production and culinary teams. ACF certification evaluates documented education and experience alongside written and practical exams.
Find your ACF certification level →Community and tourism development
PCED · Professional Community and Economic Developer
For professionals helping communities grow, including destination and tourism leaders. UCA’s Community Development Institute provides a training pathway toward the Community Development Council’s PCED credential.
Explore CDI and PCED →Restaurant management
ServSuccess · CRP, CRS and CRM
Choose a restaurant career credential for professional, supervisor or manager responsibilities. Review the experience and application requirements for your level.
Compare ServSuccess credentials →Guest service and emerging leaders
AHLEI · CGSP and CHM
Guest Service Gold supports the Certified Guest Service Professional credential. Certified Hospitality Manager learning develops supervisors and managers across core hotel operations.
Explore guest service and management →Choose the right next step
Start with the goal that matters most to your team. AHA can help you connect the right people with the right program.
AHA learning opportunities
Join seminars, workshops, chapter programs, and signature events designed around the real needs of Arkansas operators and hospitality leaders.
See upcoming opportunitiesAHLEI training and certifications
Build lodging and guest-service expertise with professional development for front-line employees, supervisors, managers, educators, and executives.
Explore AHLEI programsBring learning to your team
Looking for a speaker, a focused workshop, or help choosing a credential? AHA can help identify a practical option for your organization.
Ask AHA about trainingWorkforce and career pathways
Connect to Arkansas degree programs, high-school pathways, Restaurant Ready training, and employer resources that strengthen the talent pipeline.
Explore workforce resourcesNeed help choosing a program?
Contact Renee Smith for help connecting your team with training, certifications or classroom support.
