Advanced RITTech—the registration for IT technicians
Demonstrate your professionalism and leadership in the tech industry.
Suitable for
Tech professionals who solve complex challenges, lead projects and take responsibility for both business decisions and teams
Criteria
You need to be a BCS member Professional (MBCS) grade or above and you’ll be assessed against the criteria in the RITTech Advanced standard
Cost
£15 annual subscription
What is RITTech and why is it important?
Advanced RITTech is the mark of a highly skilled, trusted tech professional. It independently verifies your ability to tackle complex technical challenges, lead projects and communicate effectively with both technical teams and stakeholders—all while upholding high ethical standards.
Once registered, you can use ‘Adv RITTech’ after your name and appear on the public Advanced RITTech register—taking you a step closer to becoming fully chartered.
Move towards chartered status
Take a big step closer to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status and unlock new career opportunities
Prove your competency
Gain industrywide recognition
Confirm your expertise and boost your profile by appearing on the public RITTech register
Join the tech community
Build your professional network, connect with peers and learn from other IT pros
How to apply for Advanced RITTech
1. Become a member
To apply for Advanced RITTech registration with BCS, you’ll need to be a member at Professional (MBCS) grade or above.
Not a member yet? Join here.
2. Choose your application route
There are two ways you can apply for Advanced RITTech:
✔ accredited route—if you have an Advanced RITTech accredited qualification
✔ experiential route—if you don’t have an Advanced RITTech accredited qualification
3a. Apply via the accredited route
If your qualification is accredited (check here) you’ll just need to add this and your details to your application form.
3b. Apply via the experiential route
If your qualification isn’t accredited, you’ll need to...
✔ review the required competencies and make sure you meet them
✔ get a supporter (e.g. employer, colleague or client) to validate your application
✔ complete the application form which includes six questions to showcase your day-to-day work
4. Submit your application
Submit your application via MyBCS.
A BCS RITTech assessor will review your application within 14 days.
Please note, if a supporter is required (experiential route) we will not review your application until your supporter has approved it.
5. Receive your outcome
We’ll be in touch once your application has been assessed.
Successful? You’ll need to revalidate your status every 3 years with CPD evidence.
Unsuccessful? We’ll provide feedback to help you improve your next application.
Application guidance
Need tips on applying or maintaining your registration? Explore our guidance here
Regular workshops
Want to give your application the best chance of success? Sign up for a workshop for expert advice
