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Important Note: In order to successfully complete the CHE certification, a candidate must participate in a virtual or face-to-face workshop. Interested candidates can view upcoming workshops here.
As a post-secondary hospitality educator, you need to be knowledgeable about the industry and how it works and also be able to use the latest high-impact instructional methods and teaching techniques. The internationally-recognized Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE®) certification recognizes the teaching ability of hospitality educators at the college level.
This program enables you to:
The CHE program is the only professional development opportunity designed for post-secondary hospitality educators around the world. It enables you to strengthen your students’ critical thinking and motivation to learn, and receive recognition for your teaching abilities from students, colleagues, and the industry.
This intensive workshop covers the following topics:
The CHE is right for every level of hospitality educator:
Prerequisites
Qualifying Position
Post-Secondary Hospitality Educator
(In addition to having previous experience in the hospitality industry on a managerial or supervisory level).
Position Examples
Novice teachers, seasoned professors, industry professionals serving as adjunct instructors or lecturers at a college or university.
Time in Position
A
B
How to Obtain Certification
How to Apply
Upon purchase, you will be required to complete an online application to ensure you meet the prerequisites. Until your application is approved, you will be unable to access the exam preparation resource materials that are part of your purchase.
To apply:
Following application approval, your exam preparation resource materials will become available under “My Learning & Exams.” If your application is denied, you will be entitled to a refund of your entire package.
Enrollment period
Exam will be accessible for 1 year from date of application approval.
Proctor Required |
Yes |
# Questions |
100 |
Time Allowed |
3 hours |
Passing Score |
70% |
Retake Limit |
2 retake purchases allowed (within 1 year from date of application approval) |
Retake Price |
$50 |
Finding a Proctor
You will need to connect with a proctor and register for a proctored exam session before you see the exam under the “My Learning and Exams” dashboard. Follow the prompts to identify a proctor.
NOTE: Proctors will need to follow an approval process. When you have identified a proctor, be sure to share the proctor approval process.
Once your proctor schedules an exam session, they will send you and enrollment link, select enroll and you can access your exam under Proctored Exams on your Learning and Exam dashboard. On the day of the exam, select Launch exam, your Proctor will enter in the Exam Session password and your exam will start.
Results
Once you have submitted your exam, you will receive a pass/fail notification. Once your Proctor has closed out the Exam Session you’ll see your exam results/certificate under the Certificate/Results tab on your Learning and Exam dashboard.
Upon passing the exam, you will be granted access to your digital certification certificate. You will also be sent a CHE pin and printed certificate.
To purchase an exam retake, please contact Customer Care.
Certifications are valid for 5 years.
You may purchase your digital recertification application at any time before the expiration date. To recertify, candidates must pay the fee and complete a recertification application, submitting all supporting documentation. The recertification fee* is $200. (Prices are subject to change without notice.) Candidates who apply to recertify past the 5-year mark are subject to a late fee.
Visit Get Certified to purchase the Recertification Application.
Once your application is approved, a new certificate will be available under the Certificates/Results tab on your Learning and Exams dashboard.
For additional information, please contact the Professional Certification Department:
Email: certification@ahlei.org | Phone: 407-999-8100 or 888-575-8726
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