1 / 16

BCS

BCS. The Chartered Institute for IT. September 2019. About BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Formed in 1957 Received its Royal Charter in 1984 International awarding body for qualifications Over 70,000 members in over 150 countries

diandra
Download Presentation

BCS

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. BCS The Chartered Institute for IT September 2019

  2. About BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT • Formed in 1957 • Received its Royal Charter in 1984 • International awarding body for qualifications • Over 70,000 members in over 150 countries • The only awarding body for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status • Route to Incorporated Engineer (Ieng) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) • also Chartered Scientist (CSci) • UK’s leading professional body for those working in IT and computing • Promotes wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology, science and practice. Student Presentation 2019

  3. What tasks does the Chartered Institute for IT perform? • Works with stakeholders • Sets standards for education & training • Advances & disseminates knowledge • Monitors professional conduct • Provides services to members • Recognises achievement • Represents the profession on issues of importance • Offers members opportunities for networking both inside & outside the UK Student Presentation 2019

  4. What is a professional body? ‘a not-for-profit organisation seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest.’ • To establish a Code of Conduct • To share knowledge of new developments and good practice • To set standards of education, skills and experience • To advise government Student Presentation 2019

  5. Why join BCS? Access the resources, skills and opportunities to help with your studies and develop your future career • Connect with latest developments and top people in IT • Demonstrates your commitment to the IT profession • Shows you are serious about your career development • Sets you apart • Exclusive range of member services and benefits • Can acquire post nominals (AMBCS, MBCS, FBCS, CITP …) Student Presentation 2019

  6. Why join BCS? “Our goal is to continue to attract and retain the highest calibre IT professionals and help them through their professional development. We continue to share BCS’ goal and vision for the future and believe that well equipped, highly motivated and industry aware professionals are the key to future success” Ian Tufts, Head of Research and Development, Sage (UK) Ltd Student Presentation 2019

  7. Student membership benefits • Unique networking from BCS. • Who you know is often as important as what you know: • Access to top people and latest thinking • Dedicated Young Professionals Group (YPG) • Online Member Network • Over 50 UK Branches and over 50 Specialist Groups • BCS Kent Branch – often meets in the School of Computing • BCS Student Chapter at University of Kent (can you help?) • Over 14 International Sections and Groups Access to knowledge and best practice. Make sure that what you know is current, relevant and reliable. • Discounts on BCS Books – IT and business • Industry reports - a new report each month, plus unlimited archive access • Regular email newsletters and members’ magazine • Free BCS e-books • Discounted access to ACM Digital Library Student Presentation 2019

  8. Young Professionals Group • With over 20,000 members, this is the largest membership group within BCS • YPG is dedicated to supporting and representing those in the foundation years of their technology and computing career. • Run almost entirely by volunteers, it is an energetic group which works collectively on a variety of initiatives throughout the UK, such as talks, workshops, education and networking events • All of this aims to benefit its members, and connect the wider IT community. Student Presentation 2019

  9. Student membership benefits cont. • Other Knowledge Services: • e-newsletters • Latest Industry news • Events, seminars and job opportunities • Gadget reviews • Free subscriptions to Computing and Globalization Today (digital versions) • Member magazine ITNOW Student Presentation 2019

  10. Student membership benefits cont. • Career Development: • Gain Associate membership with AMBCS after your name with • 1 year full time IT work experience • Plan the training and development you need • Map your career and discover the skills you need • Get advice on writing CVs and letters and interview techniques • Discounts: • BCS Online/bookshop • Other BCS publications • Venue hire • Insurance • Café at London office Student Presentation 2019

  11. Return on your investment Individuals with professional qualifications and membership stand to gain over £150,000 in additional earnings over the course of their careers and a 9% increase in the probability of being employed because of the transferable skills on offer* Members of Professional Bodies earn an estimated 17% premium over their working life** Sources….. *CMI and **Consultative Committee for Professional Management Organisations Student Presentation 2019

  12. Professional recognition £10,000s to £100,000s Career development & opportunities £10,000s Benefits and services £1000s Legal help £50/hr + Events £100s Publications £100 + Discounts on software, training and books £100s Research reports £1000s Professional Indemnity Insurance discount £110 to £170 Potential worth Student Presentation 2019

  13. Membership categories Ordinary Grades: Student membership - grade for those on a course of IT/computing related study Associate membership (AMBCS) - a first step to Professional membership Professional Grades: Professional membership (MBCS) - requires 2 to 5+ years’ experience dependent on qualifications Fellowship (FBCS) - our most senior grade for IT professionals Chartered Status: Chartered IT Professional status (CITP) - The benchmark of IT Excellence. Other registrations: Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Chartered Scientist (CSci) Student Presentation 2019

  14. Join today • For more information and to apply: • go to www.bcs.org/student • click on ‘Apply now’ for student/apprentice • Membership fees as of September 2019: £20 for 1 year (~38p per week) or £30 for full course (~15p per week) • Even if you don’t join immediately, join the BCS Kent Non-Members mailing list: • send an email (content immaterial) to: • kentnonmem@lists.bcs.org.uk Student Presentation 2019

  15. Kent Branch The BCS Kent Branch meets monthly, usually in the School of Computing; meetings start at 6 p.m. Forthcoming events include: 3rd October: W3C Verifiable Credentials – Professor David Chadwick 14th November: What about you? – DalimBasu 5th December: Emulation and Other Stories – The PDP-8 – Bob Eager Student Presentation 2019

  16. Kent Branch Book a (free) place – no membership necessary – at https://www.bcs.org/membership/member-communities/kent-branch/ Student Presentation 2019

More Related