Certified Guest Service Professional, CGSP
Today’s travelers expect more than competence, they want excellence and a personal connection. Certified Guest Service Professionals are those who go above and beyond the call of duty to deliver that personal touch. They engage and connect with guests, anticipating their needs and helping to set their properties apart in today’s competitive market with excellent service.
The Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®) designation provides recognition for those individuals who know how to deliver exceptional service and create memorable experiences.
Properties who certify all guest contact staff as Certified Guest Service Professionals can earn a Certified Guest Service Property plaque: to remind employees of the continuous effort to provide outstanding guest service and your guests of your commitment to quality customer service that goes above and beyond meeting their expectations.
The CGSP® designation is the highest acknowledgment of awarding-winning guest service for employees in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Prerequisite: None
Components: The Guest Service Gold training is available between two separate programs. Each option features seven different guest service elements that allows you to select the training that best fits your / your team’s needs.
Guest Service Gold – Making Connections
Authenticity: Keep it Real!
Intuition: Read the Need!
Empathy: Use your Heart!
Champion: Be a Guest Hero!
Delight: Provide a Surprise!
Delivery: Follow Through!
Initiative: Make the Effort!
Guest Service Gold – Golden Opportunities
Recovery: Turn it Around!
Personalization: Provide an Individualized Experience!
Knowledge: Be in the Know!
Passion: Inspire Others!
Commitment: Be All In!
Inclusion: Include Everyone!
Personality: Be Yourself!
Exam
The CGSP® exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% to earn the CGSP® designation.
Follow these steps
- Take the decision to enroll
- Register for training and exam. Select between a group training session or a personal training session.
- Attend the training session (4 hours online)
- Schedule the exam on your preferred date
- Take the exam online and get results on the same day
- Download your digital certificate. Post to social media. Add CGSP® designation to your CV.
- Receive your lapel pin and wear it with pride!
Have a group of guest contact employees to train?
We can schedule a dedicated team training experience tailored to your hotel’s requirements.
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Certified Guest Service Property
Once all guest contact employees in a property pass the CGSP® exam, the property can apply to be recognized as a Certified Guest Service Property. Successful properties receive a CGSP® Certification plaque to display prominently for guests to recognize their commitment to providing exceptional guest service.
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