Certified Hospitality Educator
Learn techniques to strengthen students’ critical thinking and motivation to learn.
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) Online Program
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:
- Learn techniques to strengthen students’ critical thinking and motivation to learn
- Share ideas with your peers
- Receive recognition for your teaching abilities
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:
- Discussing student, teacher, and course evaluations
- Designing a course syllabus
- Writing complete instructional objectives
- Employing appropriate methods for ending a class
- Selecting appropriate interactive teaching methods
- Identifying and employing effective classroom communication methods
- Distinguishing appropriate learning levels for instructional objectives
- Identifying general learning outcomes
- Establishing a positive classroom culture
- Demonstrating effective personal presentation style in the classroom
- Applying appropriate content presentation methods
- Demonstrating the appropriate use of support media
The CHE is right for every level of hospitality educator:
- Novice teachers who need to build their confidence
- Seasoned professors looking for ways to revitalize their teaching
- Industry professionals serving as adjunct instructors or lecturers at a college or university
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
- Be currently employed full time as a post-secondary hospitality educator, with at least two years of experience in one or more such positions
- Have at least a four year degree or international diploma from an approved institution
- Have at least two years of full-time professional experience in the hospitality industry, with a minimum of one year in a managerial or supervisory position
B
- Be currently employed full time or part time as a post-secondary hospitality educator
- Have at least five years of full-time professional experience in the hospitality industry, with a minimum of two years in a managerial or supervisory position
How to Obtain Certification
- Purchase your application, study guide, and exam package
- Complete and submit your application and supporting documents
- Upon approval, access resource materials
- Connect with a proctor to complete your exam
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:
- After checkout, check your order confirmation email and click on the "Apply Online" link.
- Upon logging into the system, you can select the "Launch" button to begin your application.
- Follow the instructions and steps provided.
- Provide correct documentation and required references. Have these documents available for upload:
- Current Resume
- Job Description
- Copy of diploma or transcripts
- Any previous AHLEI certification certificates
- Following response by references, open and submit application.
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.
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Proctor Required |
Yes |
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# Questions |
100 |
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Time Allowed |
3 hours |
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Passing Score |
70% |
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Retake Limit |
2 retake purchases allowed (within 1 year from date of application approval) |
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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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