Welcome to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Membership of the professional body for our industry can transform your career with networking opportunities, certifications, and access to cutting-edge thinking.
Most importantly, the professional recognition that comes with membership is proof of your commitment to the highest standards and is unique to BCS. Using MBCS after your name symbolises that dedication.
Our 60,000 strong global community, from students to Fellows, is ready to support you, through speaking opportunities, sharing advice and helping you make the right connections.
Throughout the year we'll send you regular updates on the latest career tools, brief you on what's happening in the industry and on our wider work to advance the role of computing in Society.
You can get involved at local level, or join Specialist Groups ranging from Software Testing to Green IT.
Your expertise can also help BCS’ engagement with policy influencers. We're listened to by people who matter from government to the media, on issues like education and skills, trust in tech and ethical challenges like digital poverty.
I'm also proud that BCS takes a lead role in promoting diversity and inclusion, as exemplified by our partnership with Coding Black Females.
IT and tech will power the world’s recovery from the global pandemic; BCS members, who are professional, highly competent and ethical will be in demand and trusted to shape the future.
I'm looking forward to working with you.
Rashik Parmar MBE FBCS, Group CEO
My main reasoning to join BCS was to increase my visibility within the community and to benefit from the advice and experience of other members
Ash Camidge, MBCS
