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School of Hospitality Security

School of Hospitality Security Hotel Security staff must have knowledge of criminal and civil laws, risk and personnel management, budgeting and finance…

School of Hospitality Security

Hotel Security staff must have knowledge of criminal and civil laws, risk and personnel management, budgeting and finance, and a host of other areas in order to be effective. The courses under COTHM Schools of Hospitality Hospitality provide experience-based, proven methods for preventing and resolving the challenges faced by today’s hospitality practitioner. Courses are designed for both novice security professionals and industry veterans in need of a reference.

The courses enables security directors to evaluate what risks are inherent to hospitality environments, analyze those risks through threat and vulnerability assessments, and develop methods to mitigate or eliminate them—all the while keeping customers and personnel safe and improving the bottom line.

Certified Lodging Security Director

The Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD®) is the most prestigious certification available to a security executive. It identifies the recipient as being part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry have achieved a high level of expertise.

Globally recognized, the CLSD® is a highly respected professional credential that validates your advanced knowledge in the hospitality industry. It is an honor awarded to security professionals whose leadership and managerial abilities are exemplary.

About AH&LA

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) was founded in 1953 to provide working hospitality professionals with education and training. AHLEI continues to meet the needs of the industry with a variety of hospitality solutions, including online learning, professional certification, and resources for high schools, colleges, and workforce agencies.

Achieving the CLSD® certification announces that you have a place among the best in your profession, are abreast of current trends and latest hospitality protocols; and serves as leverage in current and future career opportunities.

  • Lodging Security Overview
  • The Legal System
  • Security Planning
  • Operational Policies and Procedures
  • Locks, Keys and Safes
  • Investigating and Reporting
  • Additional Security Considerations
  • Managing Security Department Human Resources
  • Crisis Management and Emergency Response

General Info

Subject,COTHM Pakistan, COTHM UAE

Admission,Apply Now,Pre-Book

Entry Level, Intermediate /A Level, Intermediate /A Level

Duration, 3 Months,3 Months

Qualifications Award, AH&LA-USA and COTHM,AH&LA-USA and COTHM

Certified Lodging Security Supervisor

Today’s successful security supervisors must have effective human resources and emergency management expertise as well as sound judgment and practical skills. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others.

The Certified Lodging Security Supervisor (CLSS®) designation provides recognition for these skills. Recognized worldwide, the CLSS® designation is the lodging industry’s highest acknowledgment security supervisors in the hospitality industry.

About AH&LA

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) was founded in 1953 to provide working hospitality professionals with education and training. AHLEI continues to meet the needs of the industry with a variety of hospitality solutions, including online learning, professional certification, and resources for high schools, colleges, and workforce agencies.

Achieving the CLSS® certification announces that you have a passion moved ahead and grow in your profession.

  • Lodging Security Overview
  • The Legal System
  • Security Implementation
  • Operational Policies and Procedures
  • Locks and Keys
  • Investigating and Reporting
  • Additional Security Considerations
  • Supervising Human Resources
  • Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures

General Info

Subject,COTHM Pakistan, COTHM UAE

Admission,Apply Now,Pre-Book

Entry Level, Intermediate /A Level, Intermediate /A Level

Duration, 1 Months,1 Months

Qualifications Award, AH&LA-USA and COTHM,AH&LA-USA and COTHM

Certified Lodging Security Officer

Today’s successful security officers must have the knowledge to effectively handle routine security activities and emergencies as well as sound judgment, and practical skills. They must keep pace with change, improve their knowledge, and share their experience with others.

The Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO)  designation provides recognition for these skills. Recognized worldwide, the CLSO  designation is the lodging industry’s highest acknowledgment of professionalism for security officers in the hospitality industry.

Who should apply? Lodging Security Officer

Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO) uniquely integrates three training functions:

  • Skill and Knowledge Training is the responsibility of property management and the participant. COTHM can provide training resources which will assist employees in the training and development process.
  • Performance Assessment and Testing validates the training has occurred and that performance standards have been met. With the written test, we strive to verify an employee’s knowledge, application and performance of specified job duties.
  • Recognition and Achievement provides the positive acknowledgement that the employee has attained a standard in their performance. Successful completion of the program components is recognized with a certificate and lapel pin.

The CLSO designation may be used on letterhead, business cards, and other writings. The CLSO lapel pin and certificate are the visible symbols of the holder’s status and achievement.

This certification meets the requirements for stackable and portable certifications for Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant purposes. Visit our  Workforce Training  page to learn more about our workforce resources.

About AH&LA

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) was founded in 1953 to provide working hospitality professionals with education and training. AHLEI continues to meet the needs of the industry with a variety of hospitality solutions, including online learning, professional certification, and resources for high schools, colleges, and workforce agencies.

Achieving the CLSO certification announces that you have a passion moved ahead and grow in your profession.

  • Lodging Security Overview
  • Routine Security Activities
  • Handling Misdemeanors and Felonies
  • Handling Emergencies

General Info

Subject,COTHM Pakistan, COTHM UAE

Admission,Apply Now,Pre-Book

Entry Level, Intermediate /A Level, Intermediate /A Level

Duration, 1 Months,1 Months

Qualifications Award, AH&LA-USA and COTHM,AH&LA-USA and COTHM

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