- Study method: Virtual, face-to-face
- Location: London and South East
About us
The Phoenix Academy is the 'school of social housing'. Set up by Phoenix Community Housing in 2014. The academy aims to encourage more sector employees and residents to work and learn collectively to raise the professionalism of the sector.
The Phoenix Academy was named Best Training Scheme in the 24housing Awards, we deliver qualifications from levels 2-5.
The Phoenix Academy is more than a training organisation. As a housing provider we understand first-hand the challenges and learning needs or staff, involved residents and contractors. We work with them to ensure the sector delivers safe, secure and sustainable homes all whilst developing, skills, knowledge and careers.
Training with the Phoenix Academy is a excellent next step for those looking to find out more or progress in their career in housing. Through the Phoenix Academy you will be able to increase professional standards, improve and deliver first class services and develop exceptional staff and involved residents within the organisation.
Taught at The Green Man Community Hub or online, our blended programmes will give you a more in-depth understanding of housing associations and their work whether your are a volunteer, committee, panel or board member, assistant, adviser, officer, manager, head of service, director or executive.
Join residents, staff and employees from across the sector, with support from our team of tutors and industry professionals with mentoring and career guidance.
Contact this centre
CIH qualifications are delivered by approved study centres. Centres will support you on your journey, working to the specification and the learning outcomes for each course.
If you'd like to study with this centre, please visit their website or contact them to find out more and start your journey today.
Qualifications offered:
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.
Suitable for:
- Anyone new to housing or work in a frontline position and want to improve their general awareness of housing or get their initial qualification.
- Anyone not currently working in housing but are considering a frontline housing position as a career option.
- Tenants, residents and board members wishing to enhance their personal involvement and understanding of housing.
- Anyone working in housing who wants to gain an initial qualification in housing.
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.
Who is this qualification for?
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
- are working in a frontline capacity in a wide range of housing and housing related roles
-
already have a level 2 qualification and/or experience of working in housing
-
are working or resident in the UK and Ireland
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.
Who is this qualification for?
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
- working or resident in the UK and Ireland
- in or aspiring to a supervisory or management role in housing
- already have a level 3 qualification and/or experience of working in housing, preferably at a supervisory/management level
The CIH level 5 Diploma in Housing will equip you with strategic skills and knowledge essential for senior management roles in housing, covering key areas such as leadership, management, and ethics.
Successful completion of the qualification will make you eligible for CIH chartered membership (CIHCM).
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is designed for those working in or aspiring to a strategic housing management or executive roles in housing.
