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.
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.
*Prices valid until 31 December 2024. From 1 January 2025, the annual membership fee will be £270.
Membership fees are dependent on the grade of membership you're applying for and whether you are based in the UK or overseas.
We offer concessionary rates for members who provide support or have exceptional circumstances.
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.
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.
