From the bell staff to the front desk to reservations staff, rooms division executives manage all of the rooms division staff with knowledge and skill. Rooms division executives possess skills in human resources, financial management, revenue management, technology, guest service, security, and rooms management. The Certified Rooms Division Executive certification provides industry-validated recognition that you provide excellent management of every aspect of the modern rooms division.
The CRDE certification can help you excel in your current position, move further toward your career goals, and show that you are among the best in your profession.
Candidates for the Certified Rooms Division Executive designation will receive two volumes of the CRDE digital study guide.
Prerequisites
Qualifying Position
Executive-level or management-level in rooms division operations at a lodging hospitality company.
Position Examples
Assistant general manager, director/assistant director of rooms, front desk manager, guest service manager
Time in Position
1 year Department Head experience:
- Executive Certification takes 6 months off
- Degree from an accredited academic institution takes 6 months off