Are you new to housing or don't hold a housing qualification? 

This grade of membership is aimed at individuals who are interested in or are working in housing but have not gained a CIH qualification. This type of membership will give you access to tools, information and support to help you throughout your housing journey.  

Here are some of our top benefits for standard members:

• Member-exclusive events - attend events for free from live conferences to webinars
• Mentoring programme - set goals and objectives, develop your career and build confidence through our brand new mentoring platform
• Career resources - get easy access to a wealth of career development tools and resources
• Totum Pro discount card- the new name for the NUS extra student card, TOTUM PRO unlocks brilliant discounts on lots of brands.

Sign up from £20 a month via Direct Debit

What to do next?

If you're ready to apply simply click on apply online below and you'll be taken to our online customer portal where you'll need to sign in or create an account. For help logging in or creating an account please visit the help page. 

Do you hold a CIH Level 3, 4 or CIH recognised qualification?

This grade of membership is known as the "industry standard" for housing professionals and shows employers that you have achieved a certain level of skills and knowledge needed to be a housing professional. You become eligible for this grade upon successful completion of a CIH Level 3 or level 4 qualification.

Here are some of our top benefits for certified practitioner:

• Member-exclusive events - attend events for free from live conferences to webinars
• Mentoring programme - set goals and objectives, develop your career and build confidence through our brand new mentoring platform
• Knowledge hub - get access to a variety of topics, ranging from practical housing management, high-level policy discussions, real-life case studies and more
• Publications library - Get free access to the latest policy topics and practical advice that you need to be a housing professional.

Sign up from £20 a month via Direct Debit

What to do next?

If you're ready to apply simply click on apply online below and you'll be taken to our online customer portal where you'll need to sign in or create an account. For help logging in or creating an account please visit the help page. 

Do you hold a CIH recognised qualification at Level 5 or above, or have you completed an experiential route?

Chartered membership is the hallmark of your success in housing; it's a demonstration of your housing expertise, your commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards. It shows the recognition that you are a fully qualified, competent and committed housing professional.

It's aimed at individuals who have achieved a CIH recognised qualification at Level 5 or above or completed an experiential route accredited by CIH. We often see senior managers, aspiring leaders, and experienced professionals apply for this grade.

Sign up from £31 a month via Direct Debit

What to do next?

If you're ready to apply simply click on apply online below and you'll be taken to our online customer portal where you'll need to sign in or create an account. For help logging in or creating an account please visit the help page. 

Routes to chartered membership

CIH recognises several undergraduate and postgraduate courses, both full and part-time, to meet the requirements for chartered membership. We have four paths to chartered membership if you currently hold a CIH level 5 in housing; you are an experienced professional or a senior manager operating at director level or have completed a CIH professional course before 2007.

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You must be a chartered member and demonstrate that you have made a significant contribution to the sector

Fellowship is an honoured class of membership recognising highly experienced professionals who have made a significant contribution to the housing profession. It's the most senior membership grade offered by CIH.

To become a fellow, you will need to be a current chartered member of CIH and demonstrate how you have contributed to the profession. We often see senior leaders, aspiring leaders, and experienced professionals apply for this grade.

What to do next?

First you need to check you're eligible so simply click find out more below and you'll be taken to a dedicated Fellowship page where you can find out more around applying.

Did you know the when you study with CIH you can claim free student membership?

Free student membership is only available when studying a CIH qualification. 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.