Food safety and responsible service
Build role-appropriate knowledge through manager, food-handler, allergen, alcohol, and workplace training options.
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.
Choose the right learning path
Lodging operations and guest service
Develop front-desk, housekeeping, maintenance, food-and-beverage, guest-service, and property-level skills through AHLEI.
Leadership and professional certification
Advance supervisors, managers, executives, trainers, and educators with recognized hospitality credentials.
Student pathways and scholarships
Connect students and educators with curriculum, industry exposure, competitions, credentials, and education support.
Training and education linksStart 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 optionsAHLEI 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. |
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: August 2026
Last reviewed: August 2026