Your Company
CHPA Professional Certification establishes clear standards by which to measure existing staff and new hires. Employing CHPA Certified Professionals helps companies achieve a competitive advantage through higher quality, productivity and professionalism.

Your Employees
Recognized for their achievements and knowledge in the field, they will enjoy the respect and trust of their clients, their employers, and their colleagues. Professional certification also creates a path for career-minded individuals who expect to reap the rewards from their efforts and expertise.

Colleague Referrals
CHPA Certified Professionals stand out from the crowd. Other corporate housing companies are confident in referring their client to your company.

Clients/Customers
By selecting a company staffed by CHPA Certified Professionals, clients can trust that they will receive professional and courteous service from a trained, highly knowledgeable and skilled professional. The end result – the perfect housing solution and services that appropriately meet their needs.

The exam is offered via computer-based testing. The computer-based exam is offered 'on demand' -- at your convenience -- at more than 300 testing centers throughout North America.

You can also take the exam at a computer-based testing facility at the Annual Conference. CHPA will provide transportation to the facility and you will receive immediate confirmation of your passing score. Attend the conference and take the exam to get a discounted rate!

The certification examination has 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in two hours and tests three domains of knowledge:

• Operations
• Financial Management
• Marketing and Sales

Exam Fees

• Member $500
• Non-member $600
• Retake Fees $100

The CCHP Study Guide contains reference materials for the CCHP examination. This compilation of relevant articles and resources is available from the CHPA office. Upon approval of your application, resource materials will be sent directly to you from the CHPA office

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years experience in the corporate housing or related industry (e.g., hotels, property management, real estate, relocation)
• Read and sign the CHPA Code of Ethics Statement

Each professional who obtains the CCHP Certification will be noted in the online and printed Membership Directory, as well as highlighted in CHPA communications to the industry. CCHPs will also receive a letter of achievement and a certificate suitable for framing to proudly display their commended achievement.

• Candidates must wait a minimum of six months between exams.
• Candidates are allowed to take the exam three times in succession.
• If candidate do not pass three exams, they must wait a minimum of one year before taking the next test examination.
• Additional Study Guide materials will be purchased at the candidate's discretion. All costs for materials will be borne by the candidate.
• Retake exam fees will be determined annually and will cover direct costs associated with the exam.