NAHLE's Mission
Certification Programs:
NAHLE’s institute offers specialized training and certification for hotel and lodging engineers. Register your team today — our eLearning platform empowers maintenance and engineering professionals to protect property assets, improve operational efficiency, and enhance guest satisfaction.
Our programs are specifically tailored for hotel engineer and maintenance personnel. These online modules are designed to meet the real – world demands of professionals working in diverse environments — from routine maintenance staff to directors of engineering managing full-service, high-rise hotels or senior living facilities.
Our curriculum is organized into small, focused modules covering essential topics including: Building Systems, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, Landscaping, Swimming Pools, Life Safety, Vertical Transport, and more.
Choose from four programs:
- Certified Director of Engineering (CDOE) — Training for Full-Service Hotels
- Certified Chief Engineer (CCE) — Training for Select-Service Hotels
- Certified Chief Engineer (CCE) — Spanish version
- Certified Director of Facility Maintenance (CDFM) — Training for Assisted Living and Residential-Care
Current Industry News:
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Facilities NetBy Joel Williams
Maintenance and engineering managers are increasingly involved in discussions about evolving solar technologies, particularly as they relate to integration with existing roofing systems and long-term maintenance needs for institutional and commercial facilities.
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How to turn hotel spaces into multipurpose venues
Hotel Management
Rhonda Rasmussen
Today’s hotel guests arrive with high expectations. They want more than a place to sleep — they’re looking for experiences that justify premium rates and create lasting memories. That means every square inch within a hotel needs to do more.
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OSHA highlights restroom, handwashing standards in construction and facility safety
Occupational Health & Safety
By Stasia DeMarco
OSHA is reminding construction and facility managers that clean restrooms and handwashing stations are mandatory. Federal rules require accessible, stocked and regularly maintained facilities. Poor sanitation can spread illness and weaken workplace safety culture.
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How to avoid greenwashing in hotel development
Hotel Management
By Edward Robertson
Hoteliers wanting to go green should prioritize reducing CO2 emissions as opposed to introducing various green washing initiatives, a hotel owner has claimed. Bruce Redman Becker, who owns and renovated Hotel Marcel in New Haven, Connecticut, said reducing emissions not only meets sustainability targets but also saves money while increasing guest satisfaction.
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Report: Guests less satisfied with hotel food, facility maintenance by third parties
Facilities Dive
Noelle Mateer
Guest satisfaction at third-party managed hotels dropped in food quality and maintenance, per J.D. Power’s 2025 benchmark. More travelers are dining on-site, but fewer are pleased with the experience. Rising costs are straining hospitality operators’ ability to deliver.
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Survey: Smart technology leaves guests struggling
Hotel Management
By Esther Hertzfeld
More than half of hotels (56%) say they feel pressure to keep upgrading their tech, according to Hotels.com’s 2025 Hotel Room Innsights survey. The annual survey of more than 450 properties across the globe revealed how hotel room technology is evolving from booking to check-out.
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