The ICSH partners with the CIH Housing Academy to deliver the CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (equivalent to a Level 6 course on the Irish NFQ).
The course is aimed at people working for a number of years in housing either at management level or hoping to move up to management level. It is also aimed at people working in housing who wish to gain a formal housing qualification having gained experience through working in the sector, and professionals wishing to make the move into the social housing sector.
The course is delivered through blended learning – a combination of teaching days delivered through Zoom and self-directed learning supported by online resources.
The next delivery of this popular course will begin in January 2027 and is currently open to applications.
Further information on the course, fees and topics covered are available in the attached brochure.
The course application form is available here.
The closing date for receipt of course applications is November 6th.
There is a bursary available to assist with course fees available through The Housing Agency. The Bursary Scheme supports students and housing professionals seeking to enroll in housing studies. The bursary awards are intended to support those who would otherwise be unable to secure funding for the full course fees from their organisation or other sources. Please ensure that if you apply for the bursary to the Housing Agency, that you also send your course application directly to the CIH also.
All details, including a short application form, are available at the following link: Housing Education Bursary Scheme 2026/2027.
Closing date for receipt of applications for the bursary is 22nd October 2026.