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Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHOT)

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert (CHOT) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in customer service, contact-centre operations and customer experience.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised customer-experience and service-quality standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHOT holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert
Acronym
CHOT
Category
Customer Experience
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Contact-Centre and Front-Office Staff
  • Customer Experience Professionals
  • Service and Support Team Leaders
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior customer-experience and service-operations roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised customer-experience and service-quality standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex customer service functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement customer service systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to customer service
Global Employability
Qualify for customer service roles across corporates, retail, banks, telecoms and service organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Customer Service Excellence and Standards
Contact Centre and Multichannel Operations
Complaint Handling and Service Recovery
Customer Experience Design and Journey Mapping
Service Quality, Metrics and Continuous Improvement
Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert
Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert: industry context, trends and professional standards · Customer service and experience principles · The value of customer-centricity · Customer expectations and satisfaction
2
Pricing and Value
Pricing, price architecture and discounting · Value proposition and differentiation · Marketing measurement and attribution · Customer journey mapping and service design
3
Route to Market
Route to market and channel design · Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment · Pricing, price architecture and discounting · Service standards, levels and measuring service
4
Selling by Diagnosis
Consultative selling and understanding the buyer · The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline · Value proposition and differentiation · Interpreting financial statements
5
Customer Journey and Recovery
Customer journey mapping and service design · Complaint handling and service recovery · Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value · Managing complex accounts
6
Measurement and Responsible Practice
Marketing measurement and attribution · Commercial ethics and responsible selling · Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value · Family intervention planning
7
Segmentation and Proposition
Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment · Value proposition and differentiation · Brand, reputation and communications · Working with organisations on wellbeing
8
Ethics and Conduct
Ethics and independence in advisory relationships · Ethics and professional responsibility · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
9
International Markets
Global sourcing and trade · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Global and comparative HR contexts · Global sourcing and international trade
10
Change and Adoption
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations · Customer experience transformation · Digital and self-service transformation · Measuring CX transformation impact
11
People and Incentives
Employee engagement models and drivers · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting · Communicating risk to the workforce
12
Sustainability
Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Sustainability certification and standards · Responsible and sustainable banking · Sustainable and green banking
13
Learning and Research
Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Complaint data and learning · Cognitive load and learning science · The learning and development profession
14
Markets and Customers
Market research and intelligence · The automotive market: segments, brands and buyers · Vehicle specifications, trims and options in customer language · Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle
15
Selling Practice
Account planning and whitespace · CRM, sales operations and data discipline · Sales forecasting · Key account management
16
Customer Experience
Customer and journey analysis · Designing a service or experience improvement · Customer experience strategy · Customer journey mapping
17
Digital Channels
Marketing technology stack · CRM and marketing automation platforms · E-commerce and marketplace selling · Scaling technologies and business models
18
Evidence and Analytics
Data privacy, consent and compliance · Data, analytics and customer insight · Data analytics in audit · Evidence, judgement and scepticism
19
Commercial Finance
Customer lifetime value and profitability · Carbon markets and climate finance · Farm profitability, costing and gross margins · Agricultural finance and credit for farmers
20
Distribution and Supply
The procurement cycle and operating models · Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy · Public versus private procurement · Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces
21
Communication
Communication strategy in change programmes · Communicating and reporting to leadership · Conflict resolution and mediation · Management and board reporting
22
Leadership and Teams
Management review and improvement · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership · Values, purpose and authentic leadership
23
Performance and Targets
Sales performance and pipeline management · Social performance and outreach · Investment principles and objectives · Performance management systems and cycles
24
Capability Development
Measuring coaching outcomes · Scaling delivery capability · Project management plan development · Schedule development and optimisation
25
Strategic Context
Business case and strategic alignment · Stakeholder engagement strategy · Strategic alignment of investments · Competitive analysis and differentiation
26
Risk and Compliance
Audit risk and materiality · Professional writing and reports · Corporate governance principles and purpose · L&D operating models and governance
27
Legal and Terms
Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Legal and regulatory responsibility · Environmental legal compliance · Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
28
Campaigns and Projects
Managing difficult conversations · Implementation planning and risk management · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Governance of the CX programme
29
Operations
Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Process improvement and lean thinking · Quality management and standards · Productivity and efficiency improvement
30
Relationships and Partners
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships · Stakeholder communications · Stakeholder mapping and engagement · Stakeholders and users of financial information

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Pricing and Value — applied to your own work
  • Route to Market — applied to your own work
  • Selling by Diagnosis — applied to your own work
  • Customer Journey and Recovery — applied to your own work
  • Measurement and Responsible Practice — applied to your own work
  • Segmentation and Proposition — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHOT certification?

The Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert (CHOT) is a Advanced-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in customer service, contact-centre operations and customer experience with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CHOT?

This certification is ideal for Customer Service Representatives, Contact-Centre and Front-Office Staff, Customer Experience Professionals and Service and Support Team Leaders, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in customer service, contact-centre operations and customer experience with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHOT certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CHOT internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised customer-experience and service-quality standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHOT certification?

The Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHOT certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CHOT?

The Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CHOT?

The Certified Hotel and Hospitality Service Excellence Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHOT while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CHOT?

Graduates progress towards senior customer-experience and service-operations roles. The CHOT strengthens your expertise in customer service, contact-centre operations and customer experience and positions you for advancement across corporates, retail, banks, telecoms and service organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Customer Experience Director
Private Sector

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Service Operations Manager
NGO Sector

I earned my CHOT while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Contact Centre Lead
Government
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