Show your commitment to your profession – learn, share and improve your skills and knowledge.

Known as the "industry standard" for housing professionals, this grade shows employers that you have achieved a certain level of skills and knowledge needed to be a housing professional.

Become part of the biggest community of housing professionals, get access to all our member-exclusive events, and tap into resources and support to help you through your housing journey.

The right membership for you

You become eligible to become a certified practitioner CertCIH upon successful completion of a CIH level 3 or level 4 qualification.

Suitable for:

  • Housing officers
  • Middle management or have established a career path
  • Anyone studying a housing qualification.
Are you a current standard CIH member and want to upgrade?

If you are currently a standard CIH member and want to upgrade to become a certified practitioner CertCIH, please call us on 024 7685 1700 or email us at customer@cih.org.

Our membership fees

Less than £22 a month* 

Certified practitioner CertCIH is available to UK members for an annual membership fee of £262* spread across 12 months by Direct Debit.

There are many different ways to pay for your membership fee, including:

  • Spread the cost over 12 months through Direct Debit at no extra cost
  • Pay online through MyCIH
  • If your employer is paying you can request an invoice online, over the phone or via email
  • Pay over the phone with our friendly membership team by calling us on 024 7685 1700.
Ireland and International fees

Membership fees are dependent on the grade of membership you're applying for and whether you are based in the UK or overseas. 

Find out more about our Ireland and International fees

Concessionary rates

We offer concessionary rates for members who provide support or have exceptional circumstances.

Find out more

Benefits of CIH membership

As a member of CIH, you will receive a raft of benefits which will help you develop your career and future within the sector; benefits that will keep you informed with latest policy updates and sector news with our vast library of resources and newsletters; and benefits that will support you to become the best housing professional in our growing network of more than 20,000 members globally.

Discover our member benefits

How to become a certified practitioner CertCIH member

You can apply online by following the link below. You will be required to create a my.CIH and verify your email address before completing your membership application.

You can call also apply for membership over the phone. Call us on 024 7685 1700.

Apply online

Sarita Gregory-Brook CertCIH | Head of Neighbourhoods (South East), A2 Dominion

It has been invaluable reaching out to colleagues across the sector to get their help and knowledge on projects I’m working on. I’ve been in touch several times regarding fixed term tenancies and new ways of working in relation to housing management models. The conversations I have had have really helped me to gather research and information, but also get points of view and gain an insight into what others are doing in the sector.

Josh Millar CertCIH | Housing Officer, City of Edinburgh Council

As a mobile worker, the weekly briefings make keeping informed so much more manageable since the material is always accessible from my fingertips. The range of publications ensures I am always primed for whatever new challenges wait around the corner and mean that when change comes knocking I am ready; turning a potential headache into a chance for opportunity, innovation and inspiration.

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Our membership grades
Whether you're a student or tenant embarking on your journey in housing, a front-line professional or a senior leader - we have the right membership to support your needs.
Membership grades
FAQs
Whether you're already a member or are thinking of joining us, here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

Got a question for our membership team? Call us on 024 7685 1700 or email customer@cih.org.