Studying online gives you total flexibility to study when and where works for you. You'll have access to a set of online learning tools, including study materials written by our team of specialist authors, links to useful websites and resources, and forums where you can share your thoughts and ideas with other learners.
Start date | Application closing date | Duration | Price | |
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03 July 2023 | 26 June 2023 | 11 months | £1,640 | Enrol online |
11 September 2023 | 04 September 2023 | 11 months | £1,640 | Enrol online |
06 November 2023 | 30 October 2023 | 11 months | £1,640 | Enrol online |
Gaining a qualification is a great way to develop your career prospects. Qualifications at this level will enable you to be an effective housing practitioner and will provide you with a broader understanding of how your organisation and others in the housing industry work.
You will gain valuable skills including:
Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with a vocational qualification of an equivalent standard to an A-level. It will prepare you for further study, the Level 4 Certificate in Housing, which CIH also offers online as a one year qualification and is the first step on the route towards CIH Chartered Membership CIHCM.
On completion of this qualification, you will be eligible for CIH Certified Practitioner CertCIH status. The pathway indicated on your certificate will reflect the combination of units you studied.
Includes complimentary CIH membership for the duration of your studies.
The Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice is a 37 week qualification which provides you with knowledge and understanding of a range of key areas in delivering housing services.
You will study a total of eight units: five core units and a further three units from a choice of three options.
These five mandatory units provide essential underpinning knowledge for working in housing organisations:
You also study a further three units, choosing as follows:
Please note: Option two units are not available for online plus or bitesize learners.
Please note: Option three units are not available for online plus or bitesize learners.
To register on this qualification you should be working in either a paid or voluntary capacity in housing and must also have completed either:
If you do not meet either of the above criteria you may still be eligible but must have at least six months experience of working in the housing sector.
Duration: approximately 37 weeks, with an average of eight hours study a week.
The CIH Housing Academy will support you throughout your qualification, offering guidance when personal or work-related problems arise that may affect your studies.
During your studies you have the option to be a student member with CIH. Not only will student membership help you with your qualification but give you access to all the up-to-date information and best practice in the sector, as well as free attendance at our events, training and a wide array of digital resources.
How will student membership benefit me during my qualification?
You can apply to study this qualification by selecting a start date from the table at the top of this page and completing our online application form.
You will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications and/or your experience of working in the housing sector as part of the application process.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over, should be confident using IT and have access to a computer.
You will be asked to select a payment option during the application process.
Payments for CIH Housing Academy qualifications can be made either by individuals or organisations.
Individuals or purchasers (making the booking on an individual’s behalf) booking onto all courses are required to pay their full fees within seven days of receipt of the invoice or prior to the start date of the course.
Failure to complete payment prior to the start date may mean that your course date will need to be changed or services stopped. *The start date is the day of the advertised closing date for applications.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card.
If payment for fees is to be made by the individual’s organisation, a purchase order is required. It is the individual’s responsibility to provide this to CIH at the time of booking so please ensure you have this to hand before you begin your application.
Online plus combines all the benefits of online study with the addition of five face-to-face learning days or a comparable number of virtual tutor-led sessions. These virtual sessions offer the opportunity to interact and share knowledge with other learners and tutors but still benefit from studying around work and life commitments.
Start date | Application closing date | Duration | Price | |
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11 September 2023 | 04 September 2023 | 11 months | £1,975 | Enrol online |
15 January 2024 | 08 January 2024 | 11 months | £1,975 | Enrol online |
Gaining a qualification is a great way to develop your career prospects. Qualifications at this level will enable you to be an effective housing practitioner and will provide you with a broader understanding of how your organisation and others in the housing industry work.
You will gain valuable skills including:
Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with a vocational qualification of an equivalent standard to an A-level. It will prepare you for further study, the Level 4 Certificate in Housing, which CIH also offers online as a one year qualification and is the first step on the route towards CIH Chartered Membership CIHCM.
On completion of this qualification, you will be eligible for CIH Certified Practitioner CertCIH status. The pathway indicated on your certificate will reflect the combination of units you studied.
Includes complimentary CIH membership for the duration of your studies.
The Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice is a 37 week qualification which provides you with knowledge and understanding of a range of key areas in delivering housing services.
You will study a total of eight units: five core units and a further three units from a choice of three options.
These five mandatory units provide essential underpinning knowledge for working in housing organisations:
You also study a further three units, choosing as follows:
Please note: Option two units are not available for online plus or bitesize learners.
Please note: Option three units are not available for online plus or bitesize learners.
To register on this qualification you should be working in either a paid or voluntary capacity in housing and must also have completed either:
If you do not meet either of the above criteria you may still be eligible but must have at least six months experience of working in the housing sector.
Duration: approximately 37 weeks, with an average of eight hours study a week.
The CIH Housing Academy will support you throughout your qualification, offering guidance when personal or work-related problems arise that may affect your studies.
During your studies you have the option to be a student member with CIH. Not only will student membership help you with your qualification but give you access to all the up-to-date information and best practice in the sector, as well as free attendance at our events, training and a wide array of digital resources.
How will student membership benefit me during my qualification?
You can apply to study this qualification by selecting a start date from the table at the top of this page and completing our online application form.
You will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications and/or your experience of working in the housing sector as part of the application process.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over, should be confident using IT and have access to a computer.
You will be asked to select a payment option during the application process.
Payments for CIH Housing Academy qualifications can be made either by individuals or organisations.
Individuals or purchasers (making the booking on an individual’s behalf) booking onto all courses are required to pay their full fees within seven days of receipt of the invoice or prior to the start date of the course.
Failure to complete payment prior to the start date may mean that your course date will need to be changed or services stopped. *The start date is the day of the advertised closing date for applications.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card.
If payment for fees is to be made by the individual’s organisation, a purchase order is required. It is the individual’s responsibility to provide this to CIH at the time of booking so please ensure you have this to hand before you begin your application.