BCS The Chartered Institute for IT 2010

Student Presentation 2009/10 2 BCS The Chartered Institute for IT BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, promotes wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology, science and practice. In 2009 BCS underwent a transformation. Changes include: – A modern new corporate identity, –Internal restructuring, and an overhaul of BCS Qualifications and Chartered IT Professional status. We serve over 70,000 members worldwide

Student Presentation 2009/10 3 Mission & Vision Mission Our mission is to enable the information society by promoting change and wider social and economic progress. Vision Our vision is to be a world-class organisation for IT. We also need to ensure that we, as an organisation, are adapting to that world and can continue to grow our impact and influence in the decades ahead.

Student Presentation 2009/10 4 Benefits of membership The importance and benefits of joining the Institute: Membership is widely recognised and respected. Sets you apart form other IT practitioners. Shows that you are keen to contribute both to the development of your own career and to that of the IT profession Demonstrates that you are a committed professional on whose expertise and competence people can count A quote from one of ours student members sums up what membership means to them: “Technology is changing at an ever increasing pace, and it's in your interest to make sure that you are up to date. My BCS membership helps with just that.” Jocelyn Deborne

Student Presentation 2009/10 5 Benefits of membership Open to those following an approved course of study leading to a qualification Recognised for admission to Associate or Professional membership of BCS. We keep you up-to-date with on-line newsletters, detailed reports, journals and books, our online library provides an invaluable resource Access to Sun Microsystems Learning Any student who passes a BCS accredited degree is eligible for MBCS on gradation. Career development Free access to SFIAplus the UK’s recognised framework for IT knowledge, skills and training BCSrecruit.com – the jobsite for IT professionals

Student Presentation 2009/10 6 Networking BCS has over 40 UK branches, 45 specialist groups and 15 international sections. BCS also has a Young Professionals Group (YPG). The Member Network is a chance for you to interact with other members, create groups, promote your blogs and Twitter feeds and contribute questions or answers to the new Ask an Expert function

Student Presentation 2009/10 7 Membership categories Ordinary Grades: Student membership - the grade for those on a course of IT related study Associate membership (AMBCS) - a first step to Professional membership Professional Grades: Professional membership (MBCS) - requires 5 or more years’ experience dependent on qualifications Fellowship - our most senior grade for IT professionals Chartered Status: Chartered IT Professional status (CITP) - The benchmark of IT Excellence. As the Chartered Institute for IT, only BCS can award Chartered status. Other registrations: Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Chartered Scientist (CSci)

Student Presentation 2009/10 8 Your next step…. For more information and to apply go to - or obtain an application form from your University/College Membership fee: £25 for 1 year or £40 for full course

Student Presentation 2009/10 9 Any questions