How to get recertification points

Below are the details of the point system for the program requirements:

Type

Points

Criteria

What to provide

Employment

8 points per year

Full-time employment in your certification designation qualifying position

Provide your resume, and a statement of employment verification from personnel or human resources official

Coursework

5 points per course

Successful completion of graduate/undergraduate course from an accredited Institution

Provide a copy of transcript or grade report indicating you passed

5 points per course

Successful completion of an AHLEI Academic course

Provide a copy of transcript or grade report indicating you passed

3 points per seminar

Completion of industry or management-focused workshop or seminar (In-person or virtual, 1/2 day or longer

Provide a statement of verification with workshop/seminar description

1 point per course

Completion of industry or management-focused online training (min. 20 minutes in duration)

Provide a statement of verification with course description

Associations

5 points per designation

A professional certification designation from an industry-affiliated association

Provide proof of designation

5 points per year in office

Association board member or officer

Provide proof of designation

4 points per year in office

Association committee member

Provide statement of position from association executive or board chairman/president

1 point per year

Active member of an industry-related professional association per membership

Provide statement of membership from association executive or board chairman/president

Other

2 points per year

Board member, officer, or committee member for an industry-related organization

Provide statement of membership or service from organizational official

1 point per day

Attending Attendance at a professional association tradeshow, conference, or convention

Provide form specifying sponsor, date of activity, and location

4 points per presentation

Presentation/Panelist/Speaker for a professional hospitality industry-related event

Provide a form specifying sponsor, topic, title, and time length of presentation