Turn Your Hospitality Expertise into Teaching Impact with the CHE

You know hospitality. You’ve built knowledge and experience through years in the industry. But sharing that expertise with the next generation of hospitality professionals requires a different set of skills.

The Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE^®) certification from AHLEI is designed to help hospitality professionals and educators strengthen their ability to teach hospitality at the post-secondary level. More than a credential for your résumé, the CHE^® demonstrates your commitment to effective teaching, student engagement, and continued professional growth.

Through the CHE^® program, participants develop practical strategies for translating industry knowledge into meaningful learning experiences. You’ll explore approaches for engaging diverse learners, facilitating effective classroom discussions, measuring learning, and creating an environment where students can build the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.

Whether you are already teaching hospitality or preparing to take your industry experience into the classroom, the CHE^® can help you become a more confident and effective educator.

A Fresh, Future-Focused CHE^® Experience

Hospitality continues to evolve, and the way we prepare future hospitality professionals must evolve with it.

The refreshed CHE^® workshop incorporates modern educational theory, practical teaching techniques, and perspectives designed for today’s post-secondary learning environment. These enhancements support the needs of adult learners, multicultural classrooms, and the increasingly complex world of hospitality operations.

Build a Stronger Foundation for Teaching

Through the CHE^® workshop, educators can strengthen their understanding and application of:

• Cultural awareness and strategies for supporting diverse learners
• Clear, practical explanations of the LEARN model, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Self-Determination Theory
• Insights into learning styles, interactive teaching models, and student-centered strategies
• Approaches for both onsite and online instruction
• Activities that provide real-time feedback and help educators assess learning
• Innovative instructional tools, games, and techniques that encourage participation and engagement

Most importantly, the CHE^® focuses on practical application. Participants leave with techniques they can put to work in their classrooms, helping them engage students, evaluate learning more effectively, and create an environment where students feel supported and motivated to grow.

Take the Next Step from Hospitality Professional to Hospitality Educator

The hospitality industry needs knowledgeable professionals. It also needs skilled educators who can prepare the next generation to lead it.

If you’re ready to strengthen your teaching skills, earn a professional credential, and make a greater impact on future hospitality professionals, the Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE^®) can help you take that next step.

Learn more about the Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE^®)