Strategic Partners

Established in 1953, the Educational Institute, one of the finest nonprofit member benefits of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, is the premier source for delivering quality hospitality education, training and professional certification that serves the needs of hospitality schools and industries worldwide.

The Educational Institute continues to meet and exceed its education and training mission by providing materials for all levels of hospitality personnel via: online learning, distance learning courses, videos, seminars, textbooks, and study guides. Professional certification from the Educational Institute is the ultimate distinction of professional excellence for the hospitality industry. The Educational Institute certifies and validates competencies in conjunction with academia and industry experts for over 35 positions in the hospitality industry; designations from line-level to general manager, including the prestigious CHTA - the Certified Hotel Administrator.

The Educational Institute extends its reputation around the globe to serve the needs of learning institutions and hotel organizations through more than 90 licensed affiliates in 54 countries.

For further information on how the Educational Institute can help your organization meet and exceed international compliance and standards levels for training in the hotel, hospitality, spa, gaming, club, and restaurant fields within the Caribbean and beyond, please contact, Andrew Forson at the Securities and Commerce Institute on (305)677-9388 or via email at AForson@SCI1st.com. You can also view the AHLEI website at www.AHLEI.org.