Become a
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)

The prestigious Certified Hospitality Educator designation is the ONLY professional certification for post-secondary instructors who teach hospitality.

Our next week-long online workshop will help you discover effective instructional methods that can energize your teaching.

Our comprehensive CHE Workshop covers topics such as...

  • Designing a course syllabus
  • Writing complete instructional objectives
  • Distinguishing appropriate learning levels
  • Establishing a positive classroom culture
  • Discussing course evaluations
  • Selecting appropriate teaching methods
  • Demonstrating effective personal presentation style
  • Selecting appropriate interactive teaching methods

Workshop Schedule

Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 4 pm ET (CHE Training)
Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm ET (CHE Review & Assessment)

October 9-12, 2023

Workshop includes CHE assessment on final day

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 certification recognizes the teaching ability of hospitality educators at the college level.

The CHE is right for every level of hospitality educator:

  • New instructors 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

Meet the Instructor

Dr. Williams holds a PhD in Hospitality Management from Iowa State University; a Doctorate’s of Management/Organizational Leadership from University of Phoenix; MS in Administration from Central Michigan University; BS in Management/CIS from Park University. He is also a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE).

James Williams, Ph.D., D.M., CHE, CC

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Register for a CHE Workshop

Follow the steps below to register for a CHE Workshop

1

Purchase the CHE application, study materials, and exam package: $650

Be sure to review eligibility requirements and all steps under How to Apply.

Visit these How-To documents for more information:

Purchase CHE Application

Complete your application.

You will receive email notification when your application is approved.

2

3

Enroll in the CHE Exam session by logging into your AHLEI account and then clicking this link.

Note:

  • In order to enroll, you need to purchase the CHE Application Package first.
  • You will not see the exam in your account until you enroll.
  • Exam cannot be launched until the day of the exam, when the proctor starts the exam session. 
  • To ensure receipt of email communications from the Instructor regarding the workshop, ALL of the candidates must enroll in the exam session prior to that start date.

4

On the first day of the workshop, log into the session.

Your instructor will provide login information before the workshop begins.

Join Zoom Meeting

Questions?
Contact Ann Mahoney at
amahoney@ahlei.org