This section contains hyperlinks to the main BCS website where you can access useful information about membership. Please note that to take advantage of the PCG fast track offer you must apply via the proceed to your application hyperlink at the bottom of this page and not through the BCS main site.

PCG has joined forces with the British Computer Society (BCS) � the leading chartered institution for IT professionals - to offer a fast track service for PCG members wishing to join BCS as professional or chartered professional members.

PCG�s latest annual survey indicated that 25 per cent of respondents were also members of BCS, a higher proportion than for any other complementary organisation.

This initiative recognises PCG members� desire to update and demonstrate their skills, within the time constraints they face, and will be of interest to those within the IT sector who:

• Are not BCS members yet but would like to join
• Are already members of BCS and would like to upgrade their level of membership

There are three grades of BCS membership and the benefits of each are outlined on the website.

What the fast track initiative provides

This specially developed membership route provides PCG members with:

• A dedicated PCG assessment panel for BCS Chartered professional membership status, with the new Chartered IT Professional title, CITP
• Fast track processing: our Chartered application will take no longer than four weeks, and new members will be awarded MBCS within one week of applying while the Chartered process is completed.

How to apply

The first stage of the application process is to conduct a simple self assessment to ascertain the best level of professional membership to correspond to your qualifications and experience.

Self assessment

The self assessment process uses a points-based system. Points are earned for academic and vocational qualifications and for relevant IT work experience. The points based system is not absolute; it is for the guidance of candidates and also the assessors.

Relevant experience points

For each full year that you have been involved in working in any aspect of the building, maintenance, management or operation of IT (or have been engaged in teaching or training related to the knowledge and skills appropriate to these activities), allocate 10 points per year.

If you have spent time on any BCS Accredited Career Development Programme, allocate 10 points per year subject to a maximum of 20 points.

Academic and vocational qualifications

Academic and vocational qualifications attract the number of points indicated. If you have more than one relevant academic qualification, you should allocate the points for the highest rated qualification only. Once you have completed the self assessment, it will provide you with a total score.

• MBCS level membership requires a minimum of 50 points
• CITP level membership requires a minimum of 100 points

You are now ready to proceed to your application for the appropriate level of membership:

• MBCS - �82.00 - (apply online)
• CITP - �120.00 - (download application form)

Further information

If you have any questions regarding BCS membership services or your application please contact BCS Customer Support on 0800 056 4322, or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

See also the FAQ.