
Professionals Pursue Career Excellence Throughout Pandemic to Get Certified
The past two years have proven difficult for many hospitality professionals, where the future of the hospitality industry at large along with countless individual careers experienced unpredictable, challenging and often unfavorable circumstances. Throughout this time, 50 individuals persevered to make…

A Millennial’s Journey to Professional Certification
Insights from: Andrew Buwalda, CHAE Millennials, and young professionals in general, are often challenged in the job market — by roles that require x years of experience. Professional certifications are a great way to build up one’s professional skills and…

Certification Achieved: One Applicant’s Story of Success with New Platform
“Through hard work and dedication, my certification has been accomplished,” says Bernadette Mukuka Ceant, CHAE, who works in accounts receivables at Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club. Bernadette has been a member of HFTP for many years. She has always…

The Path to Certification Review — Podcasts and More
HFTP offers the only designations for finance and technology professionals in the hospitality industry: the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE®) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP®) designations. But earning the designations is not as simple as just signing up. Rather,…

The Path to Certification: Take the Next Step in Your Career with the CHAE and CHTP
A professional certification is a measurable indicator of knowledge and training in your field. It is also a valuable investment of your time and resources towards better career opportunities. If you are a hospitality finance or technology professional, you can increase your…

A Series of Must-Read Articles on Cybersecurity Produced by the HFTP Research Centers
Data security remains a pressing concern and top priority for the hospitality industry. The HFTP Research Centers are dedicated to producing findings that can significantly aid hospitality businesses in their efforts to protect their guests’ privacy and personal information against…

The Advisory Advantage: Help Other Professionals Get CHAE or CHTP Certified
Written By: Robin Bogdon, HFTP certification manager Your experience can make a difference! If you are an active CHAE or CHTP designee, you can apply to become an advisor to other professionals seeking to achieve their own HFTP certification designation….
HFTP’s CHAE and CHTP Gain Ground as Recent Updates Take Effect
Professional education does not end the moment one graduates from university. In fact, the moment a diploma is in hand, is probably the beginning of a long educational journey that builds on years of expertise. HFTP’s two certifications – the…

New Year, New CHTP Certification and a New CHAE Possibility on the Horizon
After a lot of hard work by last year’s Certification Advisory Council and Task Forces, HFTP recently launched the new Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) certification program for 2015. The new CHTP program launch includes a revised exam, application process…

Development of the New CHTP Certification Program Moves Full Steam Ahead
With HITEC 2014 just a few short weeks away, I thought it would be timely to go ahead and update the industry on the latest progress HFTP has made concerning the CHTP Certification Program since the CHTP Task Force meeting earlier…