The Housing Training Network members run several accredited education courses in Housing Studies, at different levels. Courses are part-time, and tailored to housing practitioners, students of public policy, and anyone interested in housing. These courses include:

• Certificate in Housing Studies, Institute of Public Administration, QQI Level 6
• Professional Diploma in Housing Studies, Institute of Public Administration, QQI Level 8
• Certificate in Housing, ICSH/ CIH, UK Level 4 (QQI Level 6 equivalent)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Homeless Prevention and Intervention, DCU/ DRHE, QQI Level 8
• Effective Management in Homeless Services Module, DCU/ DRHE, QQI Level 8

These courses run annually. Application deadlines, enrolment, and entry criteria differ for each course. Further details will be advertised on this website as the application periods open. In the meantime, you can find information about previous years’ courses in the ‘Directory of Education Courses’, below.

Some funding is available for individuals wishing to undertake these courses. The Housing Agency runs an annual Housing Education Bursary Scheme, which is open to individuals applying to the IPA’s Certificate in Housing Studies and Professional Diploma in Housing Studies, and the ICSH/ CIH Certificate in Housing. The bursary is intended to assist those that would otherwise be unable to secure funding for the full course fees from their organisation, or cover the full fees themselves. Scheme details, including the application form, are released annually in advance of the application deadlines for the relevant courses, and will be advertised on this website. Details about previous years’ Bursary Schemes can be found in the ‘Directory of Education Courses’, below.