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FMP – Food & Beverage Management Professional

FMP – Food & Beverage Management Professional vs 3 alternatives compared

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FMP – Food & Beverage Management ProfessionalCHA – Certified Hotel AdministratorCHSP – Certified Hospitality SupervisorCRME – Certified Revenue Management Executive
VendorNRA Educational FoundationAHLEIAHLEIHSMAI
LevelIntermediateAdvancedBeginnerAdvanced
Exam fee$250–$450$395–$595$149–$199$395–$695
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Typical salary$50K–$80K$70K–$120K$40K–$60K$75K–$110K
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Which should you choose?

Should I take FMP – Food & Beverage Management Professional or CHA – Certified Hotel Administrator first?

FMP – Food & Beverage Management Professional is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take FMP – Food & Beverage Management Professional or CHSP – Certified Hospitality Supervisor first?

CHSP – Certified Hospitality Supervisor is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take FMP – Food & Beverage Management Professional or CRME – Certified Revenue Management Executive first?

FMP – Food & Beverage Management Professional is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.