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- Membership
- Become a member
- Professional membership
Professional membership
For professionals that are established in their careers, professional BCS membership underlines your commitment to delivering the highest standards and brings you one step closer to becoming a Chartered IT Professional.
Play a part in our active community
Professional members of BCS are leading the way across all sectors to deliver the technology and solutions society depends upon. Join, play your part and share ideas and best practices with the wider community.
Plot your next career steps
Having been working in the industry for a while, it’s important that you know you’re on the right track. With Browse SFIAplus you can map your current skills and plan your progress to becoming a leader in your field.
Becoming a Chartered professional
Like in other professions, Chartered professionals are beacons of the industry, working to the highest levels of ethical standards and current competence. Professional members can work towards this standard.
Take advantage of our speaking opportunities
Professional members are recognised throughout the industry as trusted IT practitioners. BCS branches, specialist groups and organisational members are always looking for trusted professionals to talk on their specialist subjects and it’s a great way to boost your profile.
Feel supported in your career
With great power comes great responsibility, and we know that our professional members can sometimes need a helping hand. Our discounted professional indemnity insurance and free legal helpline are here for you should you need them.
Explore more in membership
Take full advantage of your status as a respected IT professional and use your knowledge and expertise to shape the future of the industry.
Have your say
We respect our professional members views and opinions. As well as giving you the opportunity to contribute to content, we want your views on how we are run by voting in our council elections.
Fine tune your knowledge
Find and join specialist interest groups that appeal to you, your talents and your aspirations to share ideas, collaborate and be inspired by thought leaders.
Professional development
Even for members at the top of their game, it’s important to keep learning and recording your development and CPD in your Personal Development Plan.