Why is IT registration important?
Technology continues to shape society and the way we all live, but its far-reaching impact means the risks can be far-reaching too. For people to have confidence in a digital future, they need to know the tech is in the hands of competent, ethical professionals.
Just like registrations in other vital professions, such as medicine, law or engineering, professional registration in the tech sector raises the standards of conduct and ethical practice, building public trust in the profession.
There’s no clearer way to demonstrate your competence and integrity than by joining your industry body and becoming professionally registered.
Is it for me?
If you work in IT, and you care about professional standards and keeping your skills up to date, then you’re ready to become registered.
Independent validation
Benchmark your competence and conduct against the standards set by the profession
Industry recognition
Raise your professional profile with letters after your name and a place on a public register
Continuous improvement
Demonstrate your ongoing commitment to learning and development in the field of tech
Professional integrity
Registration confirms your credibility, marking an important milestone in your tech career
“The Post Office Horizon IT scandal has highlighted the vital importance of independent standards of professionalism and ethics in the application, development and deployment of technology.”
Which register do I apply for?
Wherever you are in your tech career, there’s a registration route open to you — which one you take depends on your field of work and your level of skill and responsibility.
This short quiz will point you in the right direction...
Which best describes your level of responsibility at work?
Which best describes the way you collaborate with others in your job?
Which best describes how complex your work is?
Which best describes your use of business systems and processes at work?
Which best describes the way you communicate in your job?
How did you do?
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SFIA Level
2
Part-RITTech recognition
Professional registrations in IT
There’s a series of professional registers available for BCS members to join. Each registration standard is aligned with the global SFIAplus competency framework mapping a worldwide progression pathway for technologists.
Why BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT?
Your role in the technology industry places you at the heart of our Royal Charter. Together we’re driving up the standards of professional competence, conduct and ethical practice in the industry.
Our commitment to you, as a BCS member with professional registration, is to support your progression, feed your enthusiasm and celebrate your achievements.
Our licensing and regulation
As the regulatory body for IT standards, BCS licences and regulates the professional Register for IT Technicians (RITTech) and the Chartered IT Professional (CITP) standard.
We're also licenced by the Engineering Council to award Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration and we're one of the awarding bodies for the Federation for Informatics Professionals (FEDIP) registration.
