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Start date | Application closing date | Duration | Price | |
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03 July 2023 | 26 June 2023 | 12 months | £2,880 | Enrol online |
06 November 2023 | 30 October 2023 | 12 months | £2,880 | Enrol online |
The Level 5 Diploma in Housing is for aspiring professionals, supervisors and managers who wish to achieve CIH Chartered membership (CIHCM).
This qualification explores areas of ethical practice, leadership and management, strategic business planning, housing in context, managing relationships and developing professional practice skills for housing.
Duration: approximately 12 months, with an average of eight hours study a week.
The CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing provides individuals with knowledge and understanding across key areas of housing policy and practice, at a recognised professional standard. Providing you with the knowledge and skills required to perform in a senior management role.
On completion of this qualification you will be eligible for Chartered Membership status. You must complete all mandatory units, as well as the professional practice skills in housing unit to be eligible for CIH Chartered membership.
Includes Chartered membership for up to one year following your qualification, plus complimentary CIH membership for the duration of your studies.
To register for this qualification you should be working in either a paid or voluntary capacity in housing and also have completed one of the following:
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, and may be eligible to claim Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for the professional practice skills in housing unit.
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 six face-to-face learning days or several 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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03 July 2023 | 26 June 2023 | 12 months | £3,275 | Enrol online |
11 September 2023 | 04 September 2023 | 12 months | £3,275 | Enrol online |
11 March 2024 | 04 March 2024 | 12 months | £3,275 | Enrol online |
The Level 5 Diploma in Housing is for aspiring professionals, supervisors and managers who wish to achieve CIH Chartered membership (CIHCM).
This qualification explores areas of ethical practice, leadership and management, strategic business planning, housing in context, managing relationships and developing professional practice skills for housing.
Duration: approximately 12 months, with an average of eight hours study a week.
The CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing provides individuals with knowledge and understanding across key areas of housing policy and practice, at a recognised professional standard. Providing you with the knowledge and skills required to perform in a senior management role.
On completion of this qualification you will be eligible for Chartered Membership status. You must complete all mandatory units, as well as the professional practice skills in housing unit to be eligible for CIH Chartered membership.
Includes Chartered membership for up to one year following your qualification, plus complimentary CIH membership for the duration of your studies.
To register for this qualification you should be working in either a paid or voluntary capacity in housing and also have completed one of the following:
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, and may be eligible to claim Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for the professional practice skills in housing unit.
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.