ISEB is a division of BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT and is an international examination body created to raise the standard of competence and performance of people working in IT. We’re leading the way in qualifications for IT professionals – delivering more than 380,000 exams in over 200 countries. Our qualifications are internationally recognised and are available in Foundation, Practitioner and Higher levels in 8 major subject areas:
- ITIL/ IT Service Management
- Software Testing
- Sustainable IT
- Business Analysis
- Systems Development
- Project Management
- IT Governance, Information and Security
- IT Assets and Infrastructure
Delivered via a network of high quality accredited training and examination providers, the breadth and depth of ISEB’s portfolio encourages knowledge, understanding and application in various disciplines. This allows candidates to demonstrate their skills in specific business and IT areas which measure competence, ability and aptitude, helping to promote career development and provide a competitive edge for employers.
For more information visit www.iseb-exams.com
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. We bring together industry, academics, practitioners and government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public. As the professional membership and accreditation body for IT, we serve over 70,000 members including practitioners, academics and students, in the UK and internationally. A leading IT qualification body, we also offer a range of widely recognised professional and end-user qualifications.
For more information please visit www.bcs.org
BCS membership
BCS membership gives you an important edge; it shows you are serious about your career in IT and are committed to your own professional development, confirming your status as an IT practitioner of the highest integrity. Our growing range of services and benefits are designed to be directly relevant at every stage of your career.
Industry recognition
Post-nominals – AMBCS, MBCS, FBCS & CITP – are recognised worldwide, giving you industry status and setting you apart from your peers. BCS received its Royal Charter in 1984 and is currently the only awarding body for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, also offering a route to related Chartered registrations, CEng and CSci.
Membership grades
Professional membership (MBCS) is our main professional entry grade and the route to Chartered(CITP) status. Professional membership is for competent IT practitioners who typically have five or more years of IT work experience. Relevant qualifications, eg a computing-related degree, reduce this requirement to two or three years of experience. Associate membership (AMBCS) is available for those just beginning their career in IT, requiring just one year’s experience.
Joining is straightforward – for more information visit: www.bcs.org/membership where you can apply online or download an application form.
Best practice
By signing up to our Code of Conduct and Code of Good Practice, you declare your concern for public interest and your commitment to keeping pace with the increasing expectations and requirements of your profession.
Networking opportunities
Our 44 branches, 16 international sections and over 40 specialist groups including Service Management (SMSG) and Methods & Tools, provide access to a wealth of experience and expertise. These unrivalled networking opportunities help you to keep abreast of current developments, discuss topical issues and make useful contacts.
Specialist Group in Service Management (SMSG)
The Service Management Specialist Group provides an avenue for developing and promoting IT service management techniques and standards such as ITIL® and ISO/IEC 20000. The goal of the SMSG is to facilitate free and open exchange of ideas, experiences and best practice in all that is IT Service Management.
For more information visit www.bcs.org/groups
Information services
The BCS online library is another invaluable resource for IT professionals, comprising over 200 e-books plus Forrester reports and EBSCO databases. BCS members also receive a 20 percent discount on all BCS book publications. This includes the all the books in the field of Service Management.
Career development
A host of career development tools are available through BCS including full access to SFIA (the Skills Framework for the Information Age) which details the necessary skills and training required to progress your career.
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