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Aruba Excellence Foundation: Elevating Hospitality Standards

The Aruba Excellence Foundation (A.E.F.), established in June 2018 by the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), is dedicated to enhancing the quality of service within Aruba’s hospitality industry. By developing and implementing value-added programs, A.E.F. aims to empower individuals and ensure the long-term success and sustainability of Aruba’s tourism sector.

Vision

To be the leading institution for the growth and sustainability of the tourism industry in Aruba by empowering individuals through innovative learning and development initiatives.


Mission

To enhance the skills, knowledge, and competencies of individuals involved in the tourism industry of Aruba, ensuring the long-term success and prosperity of the sector.


Goal

To certify individuals working in the service and hospitality industries, ensuring service excellence that embodies the essence of Aruba’s hospitality.


Aruba Certification Program

The Aruba Certification Program (A.C.P.) is an accredited program designed to provide comprehensive information about Aruba’s history, characteristics, and service standards. This program is accessible through flexible learning platforms, making it easy for anyone interested in becoming certified.


Program Highlights

  • Innovative Learning: The program is the first of its kind in Aruba, offering both online and face-to-face sessions.

  • Accredited Certification: Participants receive a certificate of completion valid for three years, a pin, and an eBook.

  • Expert Instructors: Courses are taught by highly knowledgeable instructors who incorporate Aruba’s four core values into the curriculum.


Certification Options

  1. Option 1: 15 certification hours | Face-to-face | 5 modules

Learning Objectives:

  • Aruba’s people and history of industries

  • Aruba’s culture, nature, and sustainable development (Part 1)

  • Aruba’s characteristics and sustainable development (Part 2)

  • Aruba’s political structure and national symbols

  • Aruba’s tourism and service excellence

Languages: Papiamento & English

2. Option 2: 9 certification hours | Face-to-face | 3 modules

Learning Objectives:

  • Aruba’s history, culture, people, and nature

  • Aruba’s tourism and becoming an Aruba Ambassador

  • Delivering service excellence with the essence of Aruba’s hospitality

Languages: Papiamento & English

3. Option 3: 3 certification hours | Online | 6 modules + exam | Access to the online portal for 4 weeks

Learning Objectives:

  • Aruba’s nature and people

  • Aruba’s history and culture

  • Aruba’s tourism industry and culture

  • Aruba’s service excellence: the guest

  • Aruba’s service excellence: the guest and me

Languages: Papiamento, English & Spanish


Exclusive Offer

Members of the Aruba Food & Beverage Association receive a 25% discount on all certification programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge while saving on costs.


For more information, visit https://www.aef.aw/.


Join us in our mission to elevate the standards of hospitality in Aruba and ensure a memorable experience for every visitor!

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