Study a housing qualification in a way that suits you

We’ve approved a brilliant range of study centres to deliver CIH qualifications, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when selecting your learning provider! When you’re thinking about who to go with, it’s important to consider how best you study. Do you prefer completing your learning online at a time that suits you, or do you find in-person contact with your tutor makes content easier to understand? Whatever you prefer, our study centres have got you covered — read more about the different learning methods on offer below.  

Online learning 

Online study is great for busy learners who are always on the go, especially if you’re a housing professional who works outside of normal or unpredictable hours. You’ll be able to log in whenever suits you best, rather than having to worry about missing work or important life moments.  

The flexibility of online study also means that you won’t be limited by location when deciding on a study centre. As long as they’re approved by CIH and offer an online study option, you could sign up with any centre across the UK. This means you can choose based on the housing experts you’d most like to be tutored by, the study centre’s values and mission, and their teaching style. 

Depending on which qualification you’re studying, you’ll be focussing a certain number of hours each week on learning. With online study, you’ll be able to go through learning material as quickly or as slowly as you need. If you get overwhelmed when trying to take in a lot of information, the ability to set your own pace is a great benefit of online study.

Blended learning 

Blended learning involves a mix of online and face-to-face learning — a great option if you want to experience the best of both worlds. This study mode might work well for you if you work part time, or if your workplace is giving you allotted study time to attend tutoring sessions. 

Learning in person can give you that extra bit of motivation to keep going with your studies. Speaking regularly with your tutor and other learners can help you remember why you’re undertaking a CIH qualification, especially when procrastination starts to creep in. Building up rapport with your tutor is a great way to get the best information from them and it’ll give you the chance to ask all the questions you need to succeed. 

Having physical classes to attend can be helpful if you’re someone who thrives on structure and routine. It can make it easier to set informal deadlines for yourself and to set aside time that you know is for studying. 

To sum up 

There’s no right mode of study, just the mode of study that works best for you. There are benefits to online and blended working, so take time to figure out how you want to approach a CIH qualification before applying. If you’re looking to take a CIH top-up unit to comply with housing sector best practice like the competence and conduct regulation requirements, you’ll also have to consider which study mode will fit in with your life. Even if it’s shorter time commitment than a full qualification, it’s worth thinking about the way you learn best. 

Check out our study centres to find out where you’ll be learning.