National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers (NAHLE)

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

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