Supporting Your Housing Career As A Kingdom Academy Learner

Access CIH Standard Membership

Discover how eligible Kingdom Academy Housing learners can access CIH Standard Membership at the concessionary rate.

Adding To Your Professional Toolkit

CIH Membership for our Housing Learners

Choosing a housing qualification is about more than achieving a recognised certificate. It is about building knowledge, developing professionally and becoming part of a wider housing community.

As part of our partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), eligible learners studying housing qualifications with Kingdom Academy can apply for CIH Standard Membership (CIHM) at the concessionary membership rate.

Membership gives you access to professional resources, industry updates and development opportunities that can support you throughout your career in housing.

Who is eligible?

If you are enrolled on one of our eligible housing qualifications, you can apply for CIH concessionary learner membership at the reduced learner rate.

Please note: CIH membership is not included in your Kingdom Academy course fees. Membership is optional and, if you choose to apply, the membership fee is paid directly by you to CIH. Kingdom Academy does not cover the cost of membership.

Current eligibility is:

Level 2 Housing qualifications: eligible for one year of CIH membership
Level 3 Housing qualifications: eligible for one year of CIH membership
Level 4 Housing qualifications: eligible for one year of CIH membership
Level 5 Housing qualifications: eligible for two years of CIH membership

The learner concessionary membership rate can be accessed once per learner.

Features & Benefits

Why become a CIH member?

The Chartered Institute of Housing is the professional body for people working in housing. Membership demonstrates your commitment to professional standards while giving you access to tools and support that can help throughout your career.

As a CIH member, you can benefit from:

Free webinars and events delivered by housing experts
Access to the CIH Knowledge Hub, including research, guidance, policy updates and publications
Regular member newsletters covering the latest housing news and best practice
Mentoring opportunities to support your professional development
Professional standards and self-assessment tools to help plan your career
Regional member networks and opportunities to connect with housing professionals
Discounts on selected training and development opportunities
CPD recording tools to support ongoing learning
The right to use the CIHM designatory letters, recognising your membership of the professional body

Whether you are beginning your career in housing, progressing into management or strengthening your existing knowledge, CIH membership helps you stay connected to the profession and continue developing long after your qualification has finished.

How To Apply

Applying for your membership is straightforward.

Visit the CIH membership website.
Select the appropriate membership grade.
Complete the online application.
Choose the concessionary membership rate that applies to you.
The CIH Membership Team will contact you if any supporting evidence is required.

Concessionary membership is currently available at £82 per year for UK-based members. This reduced rate does not affect your membership grade or the benefits you receive.

More Than Just Qualifications

Supporting Your Professional Journey

At Kingdom Academy, gaining a qualification is only one part of the learning experience. Our housing courses are designed to build practical knowledge, professional confidence and skills that learners can apply in their roles while supporting their longer-term career progression.

Access to CIH Standard Membership at the learner concessionary rate complements that approach, giving eligible learners greater connection to the wider housing profession through sector insight, specialist resources, events, professional networks and ongoing development opportunities.

For employers, choosing Kingdom Academy means investing in learning that goes beyond achieving a qualification. We support the continued professional development of your people, helping them stay connected to the sector, strengthen their knowledge and bring that learning back into their organisations.

It is part of our wider commitment to developing knowledgeable, confident housing professionals who are equipped to contribute to their organisations and build lasting careers within the sector.

Get In Touch

Have a question or need more information? Our team is here to help! Whether you’re looking for guidance, have an enquiry, or simply want to learn more about our programmes, we’d love to hear from you.

You can reach us via email, phone, or by filling out a contact form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Let’s connect and explore how we can support your journey!