The Institute for Service Excellence (ISE)

The Institute for Service Excellence (ISE) offers training to potential workers in retail, dining, tourism, hospitality, financial services, and other service industry employers. The ISE provides learning opportunities for our clients to achieve improved economic prosperity, individual performance and productivity, and implementation and mastery of technology.

Guided Learning Program (GLP) Series: 

The Guided Learning Program option allows students to register and begin their program within a few weeks. Students are assigned an instructor who will work with them to complete the required coursework to sit for their industry certification.

Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®) – Guided Learning Program 

The Guided Learning Program option allows students to register and begin their The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute offers students an opportunity to acquire guest service skills that can lead to a successful career in the hospitality industry. Guest Service Gold® features seven short stories designed to motivate and inspire participants to “go for the gold” when providing service above and beyond the call of duty. This comprehensive program is designed to create guest service-oriented employees who know how to engage with their guests to provide outstanding service.

The Guest Service Professional training provides participants with instruction in The Power of the Guest Story; Guest Service Factoids; Exploring the Seven Elements; Authenticity: Keep It Real!; Intuition: Read the Need!; Empathy: Use Your Heart!; Champion: Be a Guest Hero!; Delight: Provide a Surprise!; Delivery: Follow Through!; Initiative: Make the Effort!; and The GOLD Elements. Learn more at ahlei.org/program/guest-service-gold/.

Passing the exam will earn the student a portable, globally-recognized certification as a Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®). 

RETA-200 (24 hours) 
Cost: $529, the cost of the certification exam is included. 

Section OW01: Online classroom, ongoing enrollment. 
To get started, call (609) 343-5655.

Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR®) – Guided Learning Program 

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute offers students an opportunity to acquire the skills to become a Certified Front Desk Representative. Learn the essential foundations to work the front desk in a hotel or motel. This certification will cover room reservations and assignments, registering guests, key controls, and assisting with guest requests. This program will also provide you with training in The Power of the Guest Story; Guest Service Factoids; Exploring the Seven Elements; Authenticity: Keep It Real!; Intuition: Read the Need!; Empathy: Use Your Heart!; Champion: Be a Guest Hero!; Delight: Provide a Surprise!; Delivery: Follow Through!; Initiative: Make the Effort!; and The GOLD Elements. 

Upon completing this program, you will earn the Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR®) credential and the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®). 

RETA-114 (48 hours) 
Cost: $659, the cost of the certification exam is included. 

Section OW01: Online classroom, ongoing enrollment.
To get started, call (609) 343-5655

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Full payment must be made at the time of online registration via credit/debit card. Early registration is recommended to ensure a spot in your workshop, many courses fill quickly.
Still have questions? Contact us at workforce@atlanticcape.edu or 609.343.5655.