Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
Prove your expertise, uphold the highest professional standards and help shape the future of technology.
CRITERIA:
You’ll be assessed against the criteria in the CITP standard
To apply for CITP with BCS, you’ll need to be a member at Professional (MBCS) or Fellow (FBCS) grade.
COST:
One-off application fee: £160
Annual subscription: £48
If you’re part of a BCS membership scheme at work, speak to your account manager before applying as your registration costs may be covered.
Why become Chartered?
Technology has incredible power for good but when things go wrong the effect can be catastrophic. And with tech, that impact can be felt around the world in seconds. Society deserves to have registered professionals steering its digital future.
While BCS Fellowship recognises the level of impact you’ve reached in the digital sector, Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration proves that you operate at the highest levels of technical and professional competence and your skills are matched by your ethical integrity.
Join the Chartered IT community to develop your personal and professional brand, and get ready to steer our digital future!
Enjoy sector-wide recognition
Confirm your professional status by using your post-nominals and appearing on the public CITP register
Build trust in the industry
Play your part in creating a digital sector built around shared professional and ethical values
Benchmark your IT skills
Assess your technical expertise and performance against independent industry-defined standards
Continue your learning journey
Your registration involves a commitment to keeping your skills and knowledge up to date through CPD activity
What is CITP registration?
CITP is the only Chartered IT registration that proves your technical expertise and professional integrity, showing not just what you know, but how you apply it to make a real impact—ethically and effectively.
Developed with top industry and government experts, CITP evolves with the fast-paced digital world, recognising your full potential and how you shape the future with your skills.
How do I apply?
Becoming a Chartered IT Professional involves an online application process in which you provide written evidence demonstrating your competence and conduct. Need some advice? Read top 5 tips for becoming CITP written by some of our members.
1. Become a member
To apply for CITP registration with BCS, you’ll firstly need to be a member at Professional (MBCS) or Fellow (FBCS) grade.
Not yet a member? You can join here.
2. Provide your evidence
Once you’re a BCS member, you can head to MyBCS to access the CITP application form. Complete the form by detailing examples from your work that show how you meet the registration criteria. You can also upload supporting evidence such as your CV or LinkedIn profile. There’s detailed guidance in MyBCS to help you make your application.
3. Identify a supporter
You’ll require a supporter who can validate your application evidence. They could be your employer, a colleague or client — as long as they’re familiar with your work and able to offer a reliable opinion of your knowledge and experience.
4. Submit your application
Then it’s time to submit your application via MyBCS, which will need to include your supporter’s details.
We’ll get in touch with your supporter to validate your application before it moves on to a BCS CITP assessor for review—it may also be checked by our CITP Review Panel.
5. Receive your outcome
As soon as your application is assessed, we’ll be in touch with the results.
If successful, congratulations! You’ll just need to revalidate your professional status every three years with CPD evidence.
If not, we’ll provide detailed feedback to support your next application.
Meet some of our CITPs
FAQs
How do I know if CITP is right for me?
If you’re not sure you’re CITP material, try taking our registration quiz! In just a few short questions, you’ll find out which IT registration matches closest with your level of skill and responsibility. Also take a look at the videos and testimonials on our web pages. Seeing IT professionals from various backgrounds share their career and registration journeys will give you the opportunity to see yourself amongst your peers and decide if you’re ready to become CITP too. Still unsure? Why not chat to your local BCS community or contact the team at BCS who’ll be happy to advise you.
How long does it take to complete the application?
Once you have all your evidence compiled and/or quiet time set aside, you could complete your application form in just a couple of hours. You’ll likely need to spend some time beforehand too, reflecting on your current and past experiences and putting them into an appropriate format for submission.
Do I have to remain a BCS member to hold my CITP status?
Yes, your Chartered registration is licenced by your professional body so it forms part of your BCS membership. Plus, your membership gives you access to the CPD resources and opportunities that support your Chartered commitment to staying at the cutting edge.
How long will my CITP registration last for?
Your CITP registration will remain active for as long as you maintain your yearly BCS membership and CITP subscriptions — and carry out your CITP revalidation every three years.
If my application is unsuccessful, do I get a refund?
No, the one-off application fee for CITP is non-refundable, unless your application is closed because we don’t receive a response from your supporter(s).
How do I check the status of CITP registrants?
All CITP registrants have the option to be included in a public register that highlights their CITP status. You can search this register to verify whether a member has chosen to publicly display their name and status.
