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Why join BCS? Which grade is for me? Meet our members

Why join BCS?

Helping you to be the best you can be.

As your Chartered Institute, BCS is here to support your professional needs throughout your career. We can help you to stay on top of the latest digital thinking, develop your skills and ethical best practice, support your career progression and provide public recognition of your competencies.

We will also connect you with a community of tech professionals who are committed to sharing knowledge, learning and experience that will help to shape the future of our profession. It is a portfolio of membership benefits that provides the trusted knowledge and professional standards you need to succeed. Every single day.

Benefits for every member

Every chance to learn

3 free CPD modules every year including the ‘Ethical IT Professional’ training (worth £180)

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Exclusive discounts on world-class training

We have partnered with some of the world’s foremost educational brands to provide unique learning opportunities for our members 

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Curated insight and trusted intelligence

Trusted updates, insight and industry reports ensure you are always on top of latest digital trends

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Every new idea

Enjoy an annual programme of focused, expert-led events exclusively for members

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Professional recognition and pathway

Get letters after your name, and a clear pathway to becoming a Chartered IT professional

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Every shared experience

Connect with our community of 70,000 tech professionals to share knowledge, learning and experience

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Which grade's for me?

Wherever you are in your digital journey, there’s a BCS membership grade that’s right for you.

Student

If you’re studying an IT-related course or digital T Level: find out more

£20 - £30

For a year’s subscription

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Associate (AMBCS)

If you're an IT apprentice or trainee in the workplace, or on a Skills Bootcamp: why join?

£30

For a year’s subscription

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Professional (MBCS)

If you’re working or teaching in computing and tech: here are the benefits

£178*

For a year’s subscription

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Fellow (FBCS)

If you’re an IT leader or role model in your field: tell me more

£240*

For a year’s subscription

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* Get discount when you pay by yearly Direct Debit (T&Cs apply)

Find out about our early careers offer, retired member subscription and other reduced fees

Got a passion for IT but no professional connection? Choose Affiliate membership

Not sure yet? Become a supporter

Become a BCS supporter (for free!) and get a taster of what membership offers you, including access to CPD courses, an exclusive supporter newsletter, and help with career planning.

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Find out why getting involved with BCS is not just great for your personal growth, but for the profession too.

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Our members

From one-man bands to global players

The BCS community is home to more than 70,000 members in over 150 countries around the world, in companies like these...

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Any questions?

How will BCS membership help my career?

As a member you can meet people across the industry, expand your network and your thinking; plus you’ll be able to benchmark your technical skills, raise your profile and discover many new routes for progression.

What are the benefits of membership?

Wide-ranging! They include our skills e-learning library and IT competency matrix, career mentoring, employability tools, exclusive savings and of course interaction with the global BCS tech community.

Which grade should I apply for?

Choose your grade based on where you are in your career journey, and your level of experience – whether you’re studying, training, working, or just looking to give back to the industry, there’s a grade for you.

What do I have to do to become chartered?

Chartered IT Professional (CITP) is the industry’s gold standard. Achieving CITP involves evidencing your competence and professionalism in a written application and assessor review meeting. Learn more about becoming chartered

How do I upgrade to the next level of membership?

Upgrading involves a short online process to update and verify your credentials. When you’re ready to take your membership to the next level, head to your MyBCS account profile and follow the upgrade link.

How do I rejoin or reinstate my membership?

If it’s less than three years since you left BCS, you can still log in to your MyBCS account to reinstate your membership. If it’s longer than three years, you'll need to rejoin as a new member. Get in touch with our customer service team if you have any issues or queries regarding this.

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