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AHLEI Practice Tests

Master your AHLEI certification exams with official PlanetCert Practice Tests. Access real exam questions, detailed explanations, and our advanced adaptive simulator.

6 Exams
1025 Questions
Updated Aug 26

AHLEI Exam Catalog

6 Available Exams

AHLEI-CHA

Certified Hotel Administrator

260 Q&A Sep 2021
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CHDT

Certified Hospitality Department Trainer

135 Q&A Mar 2026
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CHS

Certified Hospitality Supervisor

135 Q&A Mar 2026
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CHSP

Certified Hospitality Sales Professional

195 Q&A Mar 2026
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CLO

Certified Lodging Owner

150 Q&A Jul 2026
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CLSS

Certified Lodging Security Supervisor

150 Q&A Aug 2026
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AHLEI Certification Pathway

A clear progression from beginner to expert.

Entry-Level

Frontline staff and new hospitality professionals

Certified Guest Service Professional

CGSP
30 questions, 60 minutes; requires Guest Service Gold training; 70% passing score

Certified Lodging Security Officer

CLSO
5-hour online learning suite with integrated quizzes; covers safety, security, active assailant, human trafficking

Supervisor

First-line supervisors and department trainers

Certified Hospitality Supervisor

CHS
100 questions, 120 minutes; 70% passing; requires 90 days in supervisory role

Certified Hospitality Department Trainer

CHDT
Requires completion of Trainer Development Program and passing exam

Certified Lodging Security Supervisor

CLSS
125 questions, 120 minutes; covers 9 knowledge areas for security supervisors

Manager

Mid-level hospitality managers

Certified Hospitality Manager

CHM
100 questions, 120 minutes; 70% passing; 6 months in management role

Certified Hospitality Sales Professional

CHSP
Requires 50%+ sales responsibilities; covers prospecting, proposals, pipeline management, negotiation

Executive / Department Head

Senior leaders and department heads

Certified Hotel Administrator

CHA
150 questions, 180 minutes; 70% passing; flagship credential for GMs and senior executives

Certified Rooms Division Executive

CRDE
150 questions, 180 minutes; 70% passing; 1 year in rooms division leadership

Certified Food and Beverage Executive

CFBE
150 questions, 180 minutes; 70% passing; 1 year in F&B leadership

Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive

CHHE
150 questions, 180 minutes; 70% passing; 3 years in housekeeping management

Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive

CHFE
150 questions, 180 minutes; 2 years in facilities/engineering management

Certified Lodging Security Director

CLSD
150 questions, 180 minutes; 75% passing (higher threshold); 1 year as security director

Educator / Trainer

Hospitality educators and training professionals

Certified Hospitality Educator

CHE
100 questions; requires workshop participation; 2 years post-secondary teaching experience

Certified Hospitality Trainer

CHT
150 questions, 180 minutes; 70% passing; 1 year in hospitality training role

Recent Changes

January 5, 2024
CHIA removed from AHLEI distribution

The perfect Fit for all professionals

Frontline Hospitality Staff

Entry-level hotel employees, guest service agents, front desk associates, and security officers seeking their first industry credential. CGSP and CLSO certifications validate guest service skills and safety knowledge to launch a hospitality career.

Hospitality Supervisors & Managers

First-line supervisors, department managers, and assistant managers responsible for scheduling, training, and daily operations. CHS and CHM certifications validate the leadership and management competencies needed to advance from front-line roles to management.

Hotel Executives & Department Heads

General managers, directors of rooms, F&B executives, housekeeping directors, facilities managers, and security directors leading hotel operations. Executive-level credentials like CHA, CRDE, CFBE, CHHE, CHFE, and CLSD validate strategic leadership across all hotel departments.

Hospitality Educators & Trainers

College and university hospitality faculty, corporate training directors, and department-level trainers responsible for workforce development. CHE, CHT, and CHDT certifications recognize instructional expertise and the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate hospitality training programs.

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AHLEI FAQs

What is the difference between CHS, CHM, and CHA?
These three certifications form AHLEI's management career ladder. CHS (Certified Hospitality Supervisor) is for front-line supervisors with 90+ days overseeing staff. CHM (Certified Hospitality Manager) is for assistant managers and managers with 6+ months in position. CHA (Certified Hotel Administrator) is the flagship executive credential for general managers and senior executives. Each higher credential reduces the time-in-position requirement for the next level.
How do I recertify my AHLEI certification?
AHLEI certifications must be renewed every 5 years. You can either retake the certification exam (70% passing, 75% for CLSD) or earn recertification points. Full-time employment in a qualifying position earns 8 points per year. Additional points come from completing graduate/undergraduate courses (5 points each), AHLEI distance learning courses (5 points), industry workshops (3 points), earning another AHLEI certification (5 points), or serving as an association board member (5 points per year).
What are the AHLEI security certifications?
AHLEI offers three progressive security certifications: CLSO (Certified Lodging Security Officer) is a 5-hour learning suite for frontline security staff covering safety protocols, active assailant response, and human trafficking awareness. CLSS (Certified Lodging Security Supervisor) is a 125-question exam for supervisors overseeing security teams. CLSD (Certified Lodging Security Director) is a 150-question exam with a higher 75% passing threshold for property-level or corporate security directors.
Are CRME, CHDM, and CHIA offered by AHLEI?
No. CRME (Certified Revenue Management Executive) and CHDM (Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer) are offered by HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International). CHIA (Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics) transitioned from AHLEI to STR exclusively in January 2024. AHLEI's own sales credential is the CHSP (Certified Hospitality Sales Professional).
How are AHLEI exams proctored?
AHLEI exams are delivered online through ExamFlex proctoring. When ready to take the exam, candidates contact AHLEI's Certification Department to arrange proctoring. Approved proctors include a CHA, CHT, CLSD holder, a hospitality educator, an AHLA member association executive, the candidate's immediate supervisor, or a member of the clergy. The proctor cannot be a relative of the candidate.

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