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Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR)

American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)

Certification

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The Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR) certification is supported by the Skills, Tasks and Results Training® (START) for Front Desk Representative. The online program offers general hospitality knowledge and soft skills training needed in the hospitality industry

Cost

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Format

Online

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The Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR) certification is supported by the Skills, Tasks and Results Training® (START) for Front Desk Representative. The online program offers general hospitality knowledge and soft skills training needed in the hospitality industry. Also provided are concise instructions for training new or prospective employees on how to perform 16 key tasks correctly. These include: Identifying equipment and systems used by front desk staff Understanding the importance of key control Identifying the steps and tasks involved in pre-arrival, check-in and departure Demonstrating effective sales and upselling techniques used by the front desk The online program includes: Six-month online access to START program from date of course launch Access to online certification exam Successful candidates who complete the START program and pass the 30-multiple-choice-question exam with a score of 70% or higher will achieve certification.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Identify equipment and systems used by front desk staff in a hospitality environment
  • Apply key control procedures to maintain security at the front desk
  • Execute pre-arrival, check-in, and departure processes for hotel guests
  • Apply sales and upselling techniques at the front desk to support hotel revenue
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Lodging Managers11-9081.00
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Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Guest complaints and service recovery situations — resolve independently by applying hotel policy knowledge and active listening within a mid-scale lodging environment.
  • Departmental operating budgets — contribute to the preparation and monitoring of, using financial analysis and spreadsheet software with limited oversight.
  • Cross-departmental coordination activities — facilitate by conferring regularly with housekeeping, food service, and front-desk managers to maintain smooth hotel operations.
  • Staff performance during shifts — observe and document against established KPIs, providing timely feedback to improve adherence to facility procedures.
  • Room rate adjustments and promotional pricing — recommend based on occupancy trend analysis and competitive market data using revenue management tools.
  • Facilities management software — use routinely to schedule preventive maintenance, track work orders, and ensure lodging assets remain operational.
  • New and returning employee training sessions — plan and deliver on service standards, safety protocols, and POS system usage with moderate independence.
  • Customer relationship management software — maintain accurate guest profiles and preferences to support personalized service delivery across repeat visits.
  • Monthly revenue activity reports — analyze and present to senior management, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
  • Vendor negotiations for supplies and services — conduct using persuasion and negotiation skills to secure favorable terms within approved budget parameters.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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