Hospitality and Tourism

UPDATE July 2026:
 
The Industry-Recognized Credential Committee and Department of Education and Workforce recently debuted changes to the Industry-Recognized Credential system in the State of Ohio. Starting with ninth graders in the 2026-2027 school year (Class of 2030), students using Industry-Recognized Credentials as a pathway to graduation fulfills that criteria when they earn either a single approved standalone credential or an approved bundle of credentials. More information, including the lists of currently approved standalone credentials and credential bundles can be found on the Industry-Recognized Credential page.
 
The Department has posted applications for new credentials, credential bundles, and credential modifications on this page.

The below list reflects credential value under the legacy credential points system. Credentials with these values are still available for the graduation cohorts of 2027, 2028, and 2029 and prior.
The Department will be hosting a virtual Town Hall in August to present this information and take questions from the field. The meeting information and registration link are below.

K-12 Industry-Recognized Credential Town Hall
August 13, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration link


Below, the table identifies current credentials on the list. If there are credentials that have been added to the list but are not available until the following school year, they will be listed below the current list.   

Hospitality and Tourism
Current Credential List  

Credential Name Earn in One School Year State-Issued License Point Value EMIS Code
American Culinary Federation - Certified Culinarian (CC)     9 CA33
Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) - Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)     12 CA48
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication •   1 CR91
CPR First Aid1 •   1 CB62
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification v.2     3 CG57
Franklin Covey: Leader in Me - Career Readiness •   1 CS04
Franklin Covey: Leader in Me - College Readiness •   1 CS05
Franklin Covey: Leader in Me - Leading Others •   1 CS06
Franklin Covey: Leader in Me - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens •   1 CS07
Guest Service Gold: Golden Opportunities •   1 CT13
Hospitality and Tourism Management •   3 CR42
JA Design Thinking, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Ohio •   1 CT27
Lead4Change Student Leadership Program •   3 CQ07
Leadership Excellence - Student •   3 CP32
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt1     12 CP45
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certificate1 •   6 CJ82
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 10-Hour Training1 •   1 CJ02
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 30-Hour Training1 •   3 CJ01
Ohio Driver's License •   1 CR63
Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Hospitality and Tourism •   12 CT41
Ohio State University Extension's Ohio Person in Charge: Know and Show •   2 CT47
ProStart Certificate of Achievement     9 CM03
RISE Up Customer Service and Sales •   6 CG59
RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals •   6 CG60
ServSafe - Allergens •   1 CQ77
ServSafe - Food Handler •   1 CQ78
ServSafe - Manager •   3 CQ79
ServSafe - Person In Charge •   2 CQ80
ServSafe - Workplace •   1 CQ81
Six Sigma Yellow Belt •   3 CP29
Soft Skills Pro •   1 CR08
Telephone Doctor     1 CG61
The Business of Retail: Operations and Profit •   6 CP31
Work Ready Credential •   1 CT62

1 = Certifications can be obtained through multiple vendors

Available in 2026-2027 Credentials 

Credential Name Earn in One School Year State-Issued License Point Value EMIS Code
Coming soon        

Last Modified: 8/3/2026 8:45:20 AM