We are the largest regulated awarding organisation for housing in the UK

Establish yourself as a professional in the housing sector and ensure you have the theoretical knowledge, essential skills, and learning to perform at the highest level in your day job.

CIH qualifications are designed with the housing sector, for the housing sector, giving you the expertise and support you need to thrive in your career.

Qualifications are delivered through a range of approved study centres and the CIH Housing Academy. Our qualifications range from level two through to postgraduate certificates.

Our Qualifications

Level two qualifications

For people who are new to the housing sector, or who wish to pursue a career in the housing sector.

They are designed to provide you with an introduction to the subject and are suitable for residents, assistants and administrators. On completion of this level of qualification you can become a member of CIH.

Certificate in Housing Practice

This qualification provides a general introduction to the housing sector and is a great way to develop your career prospects in housing.

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Award in Involvement in Housing and Communities

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare tenants and residents for their contribution to their housing organisations and communities.

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Award in Letting and Managing Residential Property

The objective of this qualification is to provide an understanding of tenancy law, property management and customer care in the private sector.

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Certificate in Housing Practice SCQF Level 5

This qualification is accredited by (Scottish Qualifications Authority) SQA at SCQF level 5 and intended for delivery to the Scottish market.

The qualification is a SCQF level 5 vocationally related qualification for the housing sector, regulated by SQA Accreditation. The objective of this qualification is to provide you with an introduction to housing and to working in the sector.

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Award in Neighbourhood Maintenance at SCQF Level 5

This qualification is accredited by (Scottish Qualifications Authority) SQA at SCQF level 5 and intended for delivery to the Scottish market.

The qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to maintain communal areas of housing estates and neighbourhoods professionally and safely to a high standard.

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Level three qualifications

For housing practitioners who are already working in the sector.

They are designed to provide you with contextual and specialised knowledge to support you in your role and career. They are suitable for officers and co-ordinators. On completion of a certificate at this level of qualification you can become a certified practitioner member of CIH.

Certificate in Housing Practice

The objective of this qualification is to provide individuals with the technical knowledge and understanding across a broad range of frontline housing practices at an operational level.

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Certificate in Letting and managing residential property

The objective of the qualification is to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of key areas of managing and letting property.

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Certificate in Providing Homelessness Services

The objective of this qualification is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and understanding required to support people experiencing homelessness.

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Certificate in Housing Services

The objective of this qualification is to provide you with the technical knowledge and understanding across a generalist range of housing practice at an operational level.

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Certificate in Housing Maintenance and Asset Management

The objective of this qualification is to provide you with the technical knowledge and understanding of housing maintenance and asset management at an operational level.

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Award in Resident Scrutiny

This qualification aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to actively undertake the process of scrutiny of the housing service.

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Award in Housing Practice

The objective of this qualification is to provide you with an introduction to the housing practice profession at an operational level.

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Level four qualifications

For those in or aspiring to a supervisory or management role in housing.

They are designed to explore in greater depth the contextual and specialised knowledge for the housing professional. They are suitable for supervisors and managers. On completion of a qualification at this level you can become a certified practitioner member of CIH.

Certificate in Housing

This qualification will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to face the current challenges in housing, covering key aspects of housing policy and law.

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Certificate in Managing Housing Maintenance

The objective of this qualification is to provide you with the knowledge required to manage a housing maintenance service.

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Level five qualifications

For those in a management role in housing.

They are designed to explore the contextual and specialised knowledge for the housing manager. On completion of a qualification at this level you can become a chartered member of CIH.

Diploma in Housing

This qualification will provide you with the necessary strategic skills and knowledge to face the current challenges in housing, covering key aspects of leadership, management and ethics. Successful completion of this qualification including the professional practice skills for housing unit will lead to CIH Chartered membership.

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Undergraduate and postgraduate
Undergraduate and postgraduate

Graduate qualifications are for those in or aspiring to a strategic management role in housing. They are designed to provide academic and practical perspectives to meet your professional aspirations.

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Choose how you study

CIH qualifications can be delivered through a approved study centres. Centres will support you on your journey, working to the specification and the learning outcomes for each course. Courses can be offered on a part-time, full-time, blended or via online learning.

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CIH qualifications
Qualifications are delivered through a range of approved study centres and the CIH Housing Academy. Our qualifications range from level two through to postgraduate certificates.
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