You work in tech, you’re used to a challenge
AI adoption is accelerating, cyber threats are growing in sophistication, and public trust is at an all-time low. The hurdles are getting bigger.
BRING IT ON with BCS
The tech landscape is morphing every day but when your digital journey is rooted in professionalism, you’ll be primed for every challenge and ready to bring on the digital evolution of your business.
What does it mean to be professional?
Being a professional is about more than qualifications and performance. In a disruptive tech industry, it means you recognise the impact of your work and are committed to building a safer digital future for society.
At BCS The Chartered Institute for IT, we describe tech professionals as being competent, accountable, ethical and inclusive — and we provide our members with the tools and support they need to develop in all these areas.
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Competence
CPD courses and live learning events
Members can explore the full BCS Discover library of CPD courses and content, curated by tech discipline, and take part in our live learning events which bring the community together to focus on specific skillsets.
‘The Gem of all Mechanisms’ podcast
When CPD activity is relevant and engaging, it gets done! Listen to the latest industry insights on the go, free for individuals and teams (register with BCS then click Browse all CPD content):
BCS mentoring network
The knowledge-rich BCS community offers trusted insight and experience you won’t find anywhere else! Our independent mentoring scheme matches you with mentors and mentees based on your specific development needs.
Competency framework
Our RoleModelplus platform allows you to quickly and accurately audit your whole team’s capability against industry-recognised frameworks, pinpoint skills gaps, and identify latent and transferable skills to take your digital strategy to the next level.
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Accountability
Code of conduct
Every BCS member pledges to follow the BCS Code of Conduct. In doing so, they acknowledge and accept their professional responsibilities and due regard for the interests of their customers, their organisation and the public at large.
Professional registration
With BCS membership, technologists can achieve a range of industry registrations — including RITTech and chartered status — which independently validates their professional integrity and level of responsibility.
BCS Approved Organisations
As a BCS corporate partner, your exceptional tech team can showcase their professionalism and performance by achieving Silver, Gold or Platinum BCS Approved Organisation status, a clear sign that they're among the best in the industry.
BCS Fellowship
Are you an influential voice making an impact in today’s digital industry? Underline your accountability as a technology leader with BCS Fellowship and the letters FBCS after your name, in recognition of your contribution to the sector.
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Ethics
ICT Ethics group
Our ICT Ethics specialist group brings like minds together to focus on the ethical implications of technology development to increase public confidence in IT and maintain the reputation of our profession.
AI and ethics report
BCS research provides real insights from the industry to shape future policy and regulation. Our 2024 AI and ethics report offers key recommendations for embedding professional standards across all AI deployment.
Join one of our policy jams
Develop your ethical reasoning by coming to our monthly policy jams. Connect with other members, hear from experts, and exchange views on the hot topics of the day. From AI and mission zero, to hacktivism and fake news, nothing’s off limits at our jams!
Setting ethical standards
BCS Fellowship brings the digital leadership community together, to channel their extensive experience and insight into setting standards of ethical practice, strengthening trust in tech and steering the professional agenda.
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Inclusion
Diversity report
Every year BCS examines the state of play in the industry, with a focus on particular themes. The theme of our 2023 diversity report was disability and neurodiversity — and it uncovered some unsettling statistics.
BCS community
BCS community groups, including BCSWomen, EMBRACE, Pride and Neurodiversity, lead the way in promoting diversity and inclusion, celebrating our differences, and ensuring everyone has a voice.
Industry framework
BCS professional development and registration aligns with the industry-recognised SFIAplus framework enabling BCS partners to build transparency, accountability and inclusion into the foundations of their digital strategy.
Global network
With over 70,000 members in 150 countries, the BCS network connects organisations and individuals across the globe, all working together to close the digital divide and solve the big challenges facing all of humanity.
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BRING IT ON with BCS
Trusted tech starts with trusted professionals! BCS helps individuals and teams build that trust by developing and showcasing competence, ethical thinking, accountability and inclusion.
Employers
Build a tech team that’s ready to embrace every challenge.
Not ready to join just yet?
Connect with BCS and start getting involved with our tech community, accessing free CPD content, and exploring BCS as your digital career partner — you’ll receive emails jampacked with all of this and more!
