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CIH Certificate in Housing
CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing for Housing Professionals and Organisations
The CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing is designed for housing professionals who are in, or aspiring to progress into, supervisory and management roles.
The qualification develops the advanced knowledge and practical understanding needed to perform effectively at management level, covering key areas including housing law, policy, finance, customer service, professionalism and managing people and change.
Delivered through flexible online learning with specialist tutor support, the qualification is designed around working professionals and helps learners apply their knowledge directly within a housing context.
The CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing meets the requirements of the Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing.
Developing Today’s and Tomorrow’s Housing Managers
Learners will deepen their understanding of how housing organisations and the wider sector operate while developing knowledge across finance, housing law and regulation, people management, professionalism, housing policy and customer-focused service delivery.
With increasing expectations around professional standards and competence across social housing, the qualification provides housing professionals with an opportunity to build recognised sector knowledge while continuing to work in their existing role.
For employers, the programme provides a structured way to develop existing and future managers, strengthen professional practice and support longer-term workforce development.
CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing
Awarded by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Flexible online study
Interactive learning materials, unit handbooks, practical assignments and specialist tutor support throughout the programme.
There are no formal entry requirements.
Learners should be working within, or have experience of, the housing sector so they can draw on relevant knowledge and practical workplace examples.
Who the Qualification Is For
Suitable for housing professionals who are in, or aspiring to progress into, supervisory or management roles.
It is particularly suited to those who:
- Hold a Level 3 housing qualification
- Have experience in housing or a related sector
- Already have supervisory responsibilities
- Want to progress into management
- Need to strengthen their professional housing knowledge
The qualification also supports organisations looking to develop future managers, strengthen workforce capability and support succession planning.
Key Benefits
- Awarded by the Chartered Institute of Housing
- Meets the Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing
- Develops practical management-level knowledge
- Supports career progression and professional credibility
- Flexible online study
- Specialist tutor support
- Progression route to higher-level CIH qualifications
How You Will Study
Study online through interactive learning materials, unit handbooks and practical assignments.
You will receive specialist tutor support, guidance and feedback throughout your qualification, with opportunities to apply your learning directly within a housing context.
The typical duration is 12 months, with completion possible within 6–12 months depending on previous experience and available study time.
Learners have access to course materials and support for up to 24 months.
What the Programme Involves
The CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing includes six units covering key areas of housing practice and management.
- Finance in Housing
- Housing Law and Regulation
- Managing People, Teams and Change
- Professionalism in Housing
- Housing Policy
- Customer Focus in Housing
Assessment and Tutor Support
Learners complete assignments, projects and practical tasks designed to meet the requirements of each unit.
Assessment is focused on demonstrating knowledge and understanding while applying learning to relevant housing situations and workplace practice.
Throughout the programme, learners will have access to a specialist CIH-qualified tutor who will provide:
- Guidance throughout each unit
- Support with understanding programme requirements
- Feedback on submitted work
- Support applying learning to housing practice
- Guidance towards successful completion and progression
Cost of the CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing
The cost of the CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing is:
£1,950 + VAT
The programme includes online learning, access to course materials and specialist tutor support.
Learning For Each Step of Your Career
At CT Skills, we support housing professionals and employers to build clear progression routes that strengthen knowledge, confidence and long-term workforce capability.
For individuals, the CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing provides an opportunity to deepen professional knowledge, build confidence at management level and work towards further career and professional progression.
For housing organisations, the qualification provides a structured opportunity to develop existing employees, strengthen management capability and support succession planning across the workforce.
Learner and Employer Pathways
The CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing can support experienced housing professionals who want to develop their management-level knowledge and progress within the sector.
It can also help employers identify and develop future managers, strengthen internal capability and create clearer progression pathways for experienced members of their teams.