CIH qualifications are delivered by our approved study centres. Centres will support you on your journey, working to the specification and the learning outcomes for each course. You can view all our approved study centre here.
Whether you’re starting out in the housing sector or are an experienced professional, we have qualifications suited to you. CIH qualifications range from level two for anyone new to the housing sector, through to postgraduate certificates for those in strategic management roles.
Select the level for you to find the right qualification to suit your experience and ambitions.
Our level two qualifications 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.
This qualification provides a general introduction to the housing sector and introduce you to some of the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in housing related activities.
The objective of this qualification is to provide an understanding of tenancy law, property management and customer care in the private sector.
The objective of this qualification is to provide a flexible qualification that is capable of meeting the needs of a variety of tenants and residents participating in local and community housing.
This qualification aims to provide residents with the skills and knowledge that they require to be actively involved in their housing and community.
The objective of this qualification is to provide you with an introduction to housing and to working in the sector in Scotland.
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.
Our level three qualifications 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.
The qualification will provide you with the technical knowledge and understanding across a broad range of frontline housing practices at an operational level. The qualification explores general and specialist areas of housing along with housing policy and law.
The objective of the qualification is to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of key areas of managing and letting property.
This qualification will provide you with the knowledge required to work in a front line role in letting and managing residential property. Develop your technical knowledge and get prepared for further study in housing and property.
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
The objective of this qualification is to provide you with the knowledge and understanding required to support people experiencing homelessness. This qualification explores core areas of homelessness.
You can enrol on this qualification if you:
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.
The qualification explores core areas of housing management and supports the development of your personal growth and engagement in learning and housing.
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
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.
The qualification explores housing construction, maintenance and repair, KPIs and health and safety.
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
The objective of this qualification is to provide you with an introduction to the housing practice profession at an operational level.
The qualification explores general areas of housing, professional practice, occupancy, tenure and lettings, housing markets and supply and demand.
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
Our level four qualifications 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.
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.
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
The objective of this qualification is to provide you with the knowledge required to manage a housing maintenance service.
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
Our level five qualification is 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.
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.
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
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.
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.
The CIH awarding organisation partners with approved centres to deliver a range of qualifications to the housing and property management sectors. Find out more about being able to deliver our qualification programmes to the housing and property management sectors.