Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
Validate your technical knowledge and professional behaviours — and confirm your credibility in the IT industry.
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: £46
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 to validate your technical expertise and professional behaviours, endorsing not just what you know but how you apply it — with focus on how your ethical values are reflected in your performance.
Underpinned by research and developed in collaboration with government and industry experts, the CITP standard has evolved with the changing digital landscape to recognise the depth and breadth of your technical skills, and how you interact and apply your skills professionally and ethically in your own field and beyond.
When you make your application, you can define your field of specialism by evidencing your skills and understanding in that area. CITP specialist registration is now available for the disciplines of cyber security, data and analytics, Leadership, Change and Transformation and Education and Training, with more specialisms being introduced in the coming months. But don’t delay your application; become Chartered now and you can apply to add your specialism to your registration when it becomes available.
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. Your application is assessed
Once validated by your supporter, your application will be assessed by a BCS CITP assessor. It may also be reviewed by our CITP Review Panel.
5. Receive your outcome
As soon as your application has been assessed, we’ll be in contact to share the news. If you’ve been unsuccessful, we’ll give you detailed feedback to help you with your future application.
“Being a Chartered IT Professional is a great way to show expertise and stand out from the crowd. It's also a great way to connect with other professionals in the field and learn from them. You'll be recognised by your peers as a professional with a high level of knowledge and experience.”
Already a BCS member?
Log into MyBCS to start your CITP application.
You need to be a BCS member to apply for registration.
Read our 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.
