Armed Forces CITP registration

Please ensure you read the criteria for registration as set out in the CITP standard published by BCS. Your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Please also read the guidance for completing your experience statement which also includes the criteria you will need to meet to demonstrate your breadth of knowledge.

If you hold a degree with FULL CITP accreditation, you won't need to include evidence of your breadth of knowledge in your experience statement as your qualification provides us with the evidence we need. Check your qualification - your degree is eligible if it's listed in this search with Full CITP level of accreditation.

To begin your application for CITP registration you'll need to complete an application form and:

• Complete an experience statement which must include specific examples to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for assessment.
• Please refer to the guide to completing your personal statement but note that as you are not submitting your application online the character limits do not apply but should be used for guidance.
• Provide a CV. Your CV needs to include a description of the relevant key tasks and responsibilities for all your IT work experience, including your existing/most recent role, and a summary of all relevant qualifications
• Provide contact details for someone that can be asked to confirm the information you give in your experience statement. Your supporter needs to be someone who is working at your level or above, and who is able to verify your skills and competence.

You should follow your unit's instructions to submit your application.

• Assessors who are members of your unit holding CITP registration will carry out the initial review of your application.
• Your application and supporting documentation will be checked to ensure your knowledge and evidence in your experience statement demonstrate that you meet the criteria for registration
• Your supporter will be contacted to verify your experience statement.
• You may be asked for more information
• If your application is unsuccessful at this initial review stage the assessors will provide feedback to you.

Your application will be authorised for submission to BCS.

When BCS receives your application we will:

• Contact you to request payment of the application assessment fee and your first year's registration fee.
• If you are not a BCS member the information you provide on your application and your CV will be used to assess your IT work experience for membership at the grade of Member and you will also have to pay the BCS membership subscription.
• You will be asked to book your professional review interview

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Your interview and presentation will be carried out online using conferencing software, and the session will last up to an hour.

You will be able to book a date and time for your interview that is convenient to you which may be in the evening or at a weekend.

There are usually two assessors who conduct the interview and they will be selected on the basis of your area of IT specialism but may come from any industry sector.

You'll need to give a 10-minute presentation to bring your professional competence to life. Our assessors will ask questions to verify competence as well as your breadth and depth of knowledge and your communication skills.

Following your interview the assessors will complete a report recommending the outcome of your application.

BCS will let you know the decision and will also tell your unit.

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You have the option of appearing in the public register of Chartered IT Professionals

Certificate of current competence
When you become a Chartered IT Professional, you receive a certificate of current competence, confirming the relevance of your skills and expertise in today's fast-moving industry.

The certificate is valid for five years and you will have the option to revalidate your current knowledge and competence after this time by submitting a current CV and proof of CPD.

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