Level 5 Diploma in Housing

We are supporting housing professionals across England to gain the qualifications needed to meet the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 requirements, and evidence their professional practice within the sector.

Course Overview

This qualification focuses on various critical aspects essential for senior roles in the housing sector. It covers ethical practice, leadership, management, strategic business planning, housing in context, and relationship management.

By emphasising these areas, the qualification aims to provide advanced technical knowledge necessary for effective housing practice at a management level. This ensures that professionals are well equipped to excel in their roles.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of your organization and the broader housing industry. This will enable you to perform effectively as a housing practitioner, armed with the insights and skills needed to
navigate and lead within the sector.

This qualification is fully compliant with the new Conduct and Competency framework, ensuring you meet the latest professional and regulatory expectations.

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Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing, the professional body for people who work in housing. They were granted a Royal Charter in 1984.

Progression Opportunities

On completion of this Level 5 certificate, you can become a certified practitioner member of CIH.

How Long is the Course?

The duration of this course is twelve months. We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

What will I learn?

This course is made up of 7 units:

Ethical Practice in Housing
Leadership and Management in Housing
Strategic and Business Planning for Housing
Housing in Context
Managing Partner Relationships in Housing
Customer Focused Housing Services and Communication
Professionalism in Housing

How to enrol

Purchase this course and start your learning journey today. Flexible payment options available.

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5.5% increase in rental prices in the last 12 months

1600 the approximate number of UK housing associations

278k UK households at risk of homelessness

259 fire-related deaths in the UK in '23-'23

Need support enrolling?

If you'd like support with your enrolment, or want to make sure this is the right course for you, fill out your details below and a member of the team will be in touch. Alternatively, you can call us on 01388 741336.