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Why join BCS? Which grade is for me? Meet our members FAQs

Why join BCS?

Joining BCS is about being recognised as a competent, ethical and accountable professional who’s using tech for good in today’s society. It’s about developing your skills and keeping up to date with the latest digital thinking, growing your professional network, and being respected for your place in the industry.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Plan and progress your career

Benchmark your abilities on the IT industry skills framework.

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Enjoy industry recognition

Get industry letters after your name and a place on a public register.

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Connect with the tech community

Join our network to share knowledge and collaborate on all things digital.

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Partner with a BCS mentor

Take your lead from a mentor who can share their expertise with you.

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Keep your skills up to date

Access career development tools, e-learning and CPD resources.

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Save £££s

Enjoy money off books, training, hardware, legal services and more!

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Which grade's for me?

Wherever you are in your digital journey, there’s a BCS membership grade that’s right for you.

Student

If you’re studying an IT-related course or digital T Level: find out more

£20 - £30

For a year’s subscription

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Associate (AMBCS)

If you're an IT apprentice or trainee in the workplace, or on a Skills Bootcamp: why join?

£25

For a year’s subscription

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Professional (MBCS)

If you’re working or teaching in computing and tech: here are the benefits

£170*

For a year’s subscription

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Fellow (FBCS)

If you’re an IT leader or role model in your field: tell me more

£230*

For a year’s subscription

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* Get discount when you pay by yearly Direct Debit (T&Cs apply)

Find out about our early careers offer, retired member subscription and other reduced fees

Got a passion for IT but no professional connection? Choose Affiliate membership

Not sure yet? Become a supporter

Become a BCS supporter (for free!) and get a taster of what membership offers you, including access to CPD courses, an exclusive supporter newsletter, and help with career planning.

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Find out why getting involved with BCS is not just great for your personal growth, but for the profession too.

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Our members

From one-man bands to global players

The BCS community is home to more than 70,000 members in over 150 countries around the world, in companies like these...

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Any questions?

How will BCS membership help my career?

As a member you can meet people across the industry, expand your network and your thinking; plus you’ll be able to benchmark your technical skills, raise your profile and discover many new routes for progression.

What are the benefits of membership?

Wide-ranging! They include our skills e-learning library and IT competency matrix, career mentoring, employability tools, exclusive savings and of course interaction with the global BCS tech community.

Which grade should I apply for?

Choose your grade based on where you are in your career journey, and your level of experience – whether you’re studying, training, working, or just looking to give back to the industry, there’s a grade for you.

What do I have to do to become chartered?

Chartered IT Professional (CITP) is the industry’s gold standard. Achieving CITP involves evidencing your competence and professionalism in a written application and assessor review meeting. Learn more about becoming chartered

How do I upgrade to the next level of membership?

Upgrading involves a short online process to update and verify your credentials. When you’re ready to take your membership to the next level, head to your MyBCS account profile and follow the upgrade link.

How do I rejoin or reinstate my membership?

If it’s less than three years since you left BCS, you can still log in to your MyBCS account to reinstate your membership. If it’s longer than three years, you'll need to rejoin as a new member. Get in touch with our customer service team if you have any issues or queries regarding this.

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