To apply for this path:

• you need to be a current chief executive, director or professional partner working in housing or the built environment
• you will be required to submit a statement with examples outlining your experience and practice at a strategic level in your organisation and how you influence policy and practice agendas locally, regionally and nationally against the criteria for Chartered membership.

The programme will require you to reflect upon your professional capability and learning approaches to demonstrate your knowledge of contemporary housing issues, and appropriate skills and behaviours for housing work. 

The programme covers the following themes: 

1. contemporary housing issues  
2. knowledge, skills and behaviours
3.  reflective practice  
4. professionalism 
5. ethical behaviour 
6. professional development 

You will be assessed in two stages:

• stage one is a written assignment
• stage two a professional interview

• free student membership during the duration of your study
• no course attendance required – a reflective assessment process that is relevant to your role and organisation
• peer review group dates available throughout the year
• successful completion leads to CIH chartered membership and the use of the letters CIHCM after your name to show that you are a fully qualified housing professional

A registration fee of £1,000 for UK based candidates applies. Candidates outside the UK will be advised separately of the fee. Contact a member of the team on 024 7685 1789 or email housing.academy@cih.org if you would like more information about the application process.