Restaurants, Lodging, Hospitality and Tourism, and Amusement and Recreation

Certification is an assessment process that demonstrates an individual has the skills and knowledge to successfully meet the performance standards established by an industry for an occupational area. The certifications contained in this section are organized by industry sector with links to the certifying entity.

Occupation Certification Certification Contact
Baker, Technical Baking Science & Technology (BS&T) Certification American Institute of Baking
Phone: 800-633-5137 or 785-587-4750
Email:  mmcgaugh@aibonline.org
Web:    www.aibonline.org
Baker, Technical Certified Baker American Institute of Baking
Phone: 800-633-5137 or 785-587-4750
Email:  mmcgaugh@aibonline.org
Web:    www.aibonline.org
Bar Manager Certified Bar Manager (CBM) International Food Service Executives Association
Phone: 888-234-3732 or 702-564-0997
Email:  Jean@ifsea.org
Web:    www.ifsea.org
Chef de Cuisine Certified Chef de Cuisine American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Culinarian Certified Culinarian American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Dietetic Technicians Dietetic Technicians,
Registered (DTRs)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Phone: 312-899-0040 Ext. 5500
Email:  education@eatright.org
Web:    www.cdrnet.org
Destination Manager Professional in Destination Management Certificate (PDM) International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus
Phone: 202-296-7888
Email:  info@iacvg.org
Web:    www.iacvb.org
Executive Chef Certified Executive Chef American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Executive Pastry Chef Certified Executive Pastry Chef American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Food Executive Certified Food Executive (CFE) International Food Service Executives Association
Phone: 888-234-3732 or 702-564-0997
Email:  Jean@ifsea.org
Web:    www.ifsea.org
Food Manager Certified Food Manager (CFE) International Food Service Executives Association
Phone: 888-234-3732 or 702-564-0997
Email:  Jean@ifsea.org
Web:    www.ifsea.org
Food Manager National Certified Professional Food Manager (NCPFM) Experior Assessments, LLC National Headquarters
Phone: 800-786-3926
Web:    www.experioronline.com
Food Protection Manager ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Phone: 800-765-2122
Email:  info@foodtrain.org
Web:    www.nraef.org
Food Protection Professional Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) Dietary Managers Association
Phone: 800-323-1908
Web:    dmaonline.org/fppublic
Food Safety Professional Certified Food Safety Professional National Environmental Health Association
Phone: 303-756-9090
Email:  staff@neha.org
Web:    www.neha.org/
Food Safety Professional Certified Food Safety Professional (FSP) National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, Inc.
Phone: 800-446-0257
Email:  info@nrfsp.com
Web:    www.nrfsp.com
Food Service Management Professional Certified Food Service Management Professional (FMP) National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Phone: 800-765-2122
Email:  info@foodtrain.org
Web:    www.nraef.org
Food Service Professional Certified Food Service Professional North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers
Phone: 312-821-0201
Email:  info@nafem.org
Web:    www.nafem.org/cfsp
Government Property Supervisor Certified Government Property Supervisor (CGPS) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Government Property Technician Certified Government Property Technician (CGPT) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Hospitality Housekeeping Executive Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive (CHHE) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Hospitality Lodging Room Attendant Room Attendant Certification American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Hospitality Restaurant Server Restaurant Server Certification American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Hospitality Sales Professional Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Hospitality Supervisor Certified Hospitality Supervisor American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Hospitality Technology Professional Certified Hospitality Technology Professional Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
Phone: 800-646-4387 or 512-249-5333
Email:  lhart@hftp.org
Web:    www.hftp.org
Hospitality Trainer Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web: www.ei-ahma.org
Hospitality Travel Counselor Certified Travel Counselor Institute of Certified Travel Agents
Phone: 800-542-4282 or 781-237-0280
Email:  icta-info@icta.com
Web:    www.icta.com
Hotel Administrator Certified Hotel Administrator(CHA) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Housekeeper Certified Executive Housekeeper International Executive Housekeepers Association, Inc.
Phone: 800-200-6342
Email:  excel@ieha.org
Web:    www.ieha.org/education.htm
Lodging Manager Certified Lodging Manager (CLM) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Lodging Security Director Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Lodging Security Officer Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Lodging Security Supervisor Certified Lodging Security Supervisor (CLSS) American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Phone: 800-752-4567
Email:  certification@ei-ahla.org
Web:    www.ei-ahma.org
Maintenance Engineering Maintenance Engineering (ME) Certification American Institute of Baking
Phone: 800-633-5137 or 785-587-4750
Email:  mmcgaugh@aibonline.org
Web:    www.aibonline.org
Master Chef Certified Master Chef American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Master Pastry Chef Certified Master Pastry Chef American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Park and Recreation Professional Associate Park and Recreation Professional National Recreation and Park Association
Phone: 703-858-0784
Email:  info@nrpa.org
Web:    www.nrpa.org
Pastry Culinarian Certified Pastry Culinarian American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Sous Chef Certified Sous Chef American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Travel Associate Certified Travel Associate (CTA) Institute of Certified Travel Agents
Phone: 800-542-4282
Email:  icta-info@icta.com
Web:    www.icta.com/candidat.htm
Travel Counselor Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) Institute of Certified Travel Agents
Phone: 800-542-4282
Email:  icta-info@icta.com
Web:    www.icta.com/candidat.htm
Travel Industry Specialist Certified Travel Industry Specialist (CTIS) American Bus Association
Phone: 800-283-2877 or 202-842-1645
Email:  abainfo@buses.org
Web:    www.buses.org
Working Chef Certified Working Chef American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org
Working Pastry Chef Certified Working Pastry Chef American Culinary Federation
Phone: 800-624-9458 or 904-824-4468
Email:  acf@acfchefs.net
Web:    www.acfchefs.org