Level 5 Diploma in Housing

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Business & Management

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Skills covered in this course

ethical practice leadership management strategic business planning housing relationship management professionalism in housing

We’re here to support housing professionals across England in gaining the right qualifications to meet the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 expectations, and to show how their day-to-day work meets professional standards in the sector.

Course Overview

This qualification takes a close look at the topics that matter most for senior roles in housing. You’ll cover ethical working, leadership, management, and strategic business planning, along with housing in its wider setting and how to build and manage relationships.

Putting the focus on these areas helps you develop deeper, more practical technical understanding for housing work at a management level. In other words, you’re not just learning theory. You’re learning what helps you do the job well.

You’ll also get a clearer view of your own organisation and how the wider housing industry works. That gives you the confidence to carry out your role as a housing practitioner, with the knowledge and skills you need to
take charge and guide others within the sector.

The qualification is fully aligned with the new Conduct and Competency framework, so you’re meeting the current professional and regulatory expectations.

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Course Overview This qualification helps you build the skills that really matter for senior housing roles. It covers ethical practice, leadership and management, strategic business planning, housing in context, and relationship management. The idea is simple: by focusing on these core areas, the course supports the kind of technical know-how you need to succeed at a management level. You’ll come away with a better understanding of your own organisation and the wider housing landscape too. That way, you can perform confidently as a housing practitioner, with the insights and tools you need to navigate and lead across the sector. It’s fully compliant with the updated Conduct and Competency framework, so you can be sure you’re working to the latest professional and regulatory standards. View Course PDF

Fully Accredited Course

You’ll study an accredited course, recognised by the Chartered Institute of Housing, the main professional body for people working in housing. The CIH received a Royal Charter back in 1984.

Progression Opportunities

After you complete this Level 5 certificate, you can apply to become a certified practitioner member of CIH.

How Long is the Course?

This course runs for twelve months. We call our online courses “flexible learning” because you can complete them alongside your work and home commitments. Once you’re enrolled, your online course platform will show all course deadlines clearly, so you can stay on track.

How will I study?

Our online courses are designed to be flexible, so they work around your other responsibilities. You’ll get access to our online learning platform, and you’ll work through your assessments with help and guidance from a subject specialist tutor.

The 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

What will I learn?

The 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

Buy this course and begin your learning journey today. Flexible payment options are available.

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