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London School of Accountancy & Management - Accredited BCS Tuition Provider |
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As the industry body for IT professionals, and a Chartered Engineering Institution for Information Technology (IT), the BCS exists to provide service and support to the IT community, including IT practitioners and employers of IT practitioners. |
| The Society also acts to generate public awareness and appreciation of the associated social and economic benefits in IT. |
The BCS was formed to establish and maintain appropriate standards of education and experience for persons engaged in the profession or practice of IT and computing or those entering upon courses of study in computing and allied subjects. < TOP > |
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| What BCS Do? < TOP > |
Formed in 1957, The British Computer Society is the industry body for IT professionals. The BCS is focused on improving both the reality and perception of professionalism in Information Technology, and intends to make the IT profession the equivalent of any other profession.
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With a rapidly growing membership of over 50,000 IT professionals, and growing at over 1000 per month, the BCS has members in over 100 countries. The BCS is a Chartered body, and can confer Chartered IT Professional, Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist status on members who meet these high standards of excellence from all relevant backgrounds.
The BCS sets and certifies the standards of IT competences, both for end users and IT practitioners. Through its European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) programmes for end users, and its ISEB and EUCIP IT practitioner programmes based on its Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) framework of IT skills and competences, the BCS enables the certification of IT skills and competences on a whole host of subjects and at several different levels. < TOP > |
| The BCS provides the tools and support for IT professionals to continuously develop their own professional skills and competences and stay up to date in a fast changing world. We also provide the means for IT Managers to effectively manage their IT resources through of series of tools and services. |
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| BCS Professional Examinations< TOP > |
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BCS Professional Examinations are the essential qualifications for a career in computing and information technology (IT). |
Trusted for its independence and integrity, the BCS is the only Chartered Engineering Institution for IT professionals which can award an internationally recognised professional qualification.
The three levels of examination (Certificate, Diploma, and Professional Graduate Diploma) and associated projects have been developed in consultation with employers to meet the demands and evolving needs of the IT community. At their highest level, the examinations are examined to the academic level of a UK university honours degree and acknowledge practical experience and academic ability. < TOP >
As an added benefit, all candidates now receive BCS Membership. Being a member of the BCS demonstrates your commitment to both your own and the IT community’s professional development. |
The British Computer Society Professional Examination is the essential qualification for a career in computing and information technology. Whether you seek greater job recognition, promotion or a new career direction, you’ll find the BCS Professional Examination is internationally recognised, flexible and suited to the needs of the IT industry. < TOP > |
- Open to everyone
- Flexible, modular structure
- Essential for career development
- Realistic, manageable syllabus
- Comprehensively supported
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| Career Benefits for Candidates< TOP > |
Open to Everyone
There are no restrictions or formal entry requirements for the BCS Professional Examination. Entry is open to everyone and further information is available on request. |
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A Flexible, Modular Structure
The modular structure is an attractive feature of the Examination, offering three levels of qualification - Certificate, Diploma and Professional Graduate Diploma.
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| This allows you to demonstrate your expertise at your chosen level and progress at the pace that is appropriate to you. |
| At each level, the Examination syllabus reflects a practical mix of current theory and working practice. To make the format even more flexible, candidates can alternatively attempt the Professional Graduate Diploma by submitting a dissertation to MSc standard, on a topic agreed with the BCS.
A Natural Progression to your Existing Studies < TOP >
The BCS recognises a number of qualifications which will exempt you from particular modules or from the whole of the Certificate and/ or Diploma. This allows you to maintain progress and still benefit from an industry recognised qualification.
Designed to Suit You < TOP >
It is easy to take the BCS Professional Examination. It can be studied in a time frame to suit you, allowing you to continue with your normal working and social commitments.
To enter, just complete the entry form for the modules you wish to take. There is no need to register with the BCS prior to the Examination. BCS membership is not compulsory, although BCS members do qualify for discounted examination and exemption fees. Helping You All the Way < TOP >
Our support programme provides advice on how to successfully achieve your chosen qualification.
BCS have a comprehensive range of supporting literature, including a study guide with details of the Examination syllabus, regulations and guidance notes. Support is also provided by the BCS Examinations Department and via this website, which includes past question papers and answer pointers. |
| Entry Closing Date < TOP > |
a) Closing Dates for the October Sitting
15th August
(new applicants) 31st August (existing candidates)
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Closing Dates for the April Sitting
15th January |
| Further Contact < TOP > |
BCS headquarters are open from 9:15am to 5:15pm, British Standard Time.
The British Computer Society
1 Sanford Street
Swindon,
SN1 1HJ
Reception +44 (0)1793 417417
Facsimile +44 (0)1793 480270
Email exams@hq.bcs.org.uk |
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| Certificate |
£ 35 |
£ 49 |
| Diploma |
£ 40 |
£ 89 |
| Professional Graduate Diploma |
£ 75 |
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| Annual Student Membership |
£ 20 |
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| Professional Project Submission < TOP > |
| Diploma Level |
£ 60 |
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| Professional Graduate Diploma |
£ 85 |
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| Late entry |
£ 30 |
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| The Structure of the Examination < TOP > |
| Certificate |
| Diploma < TOP > |
| Professional issues in
Information Systems practice |
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| PLUS three modules chosen
from the following list |
| Architecture |
| Computer networks |
| Database systems |
| Object oriented programming |
| Project management |
| Service management |
| Software development |
| Systems analysis |
| Systems design |
| The Internet and World Wide Web |
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Professional Graduate Diploma < TOP > |
| The Professional Graduate Diploma will
be examined to the academic level of a university honours
degree. It consists of a three-hour written paper on each of
four modules chosen from the following list. |
Application Processing Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0)1793 417467
Email: operations@hq.bcs.org.uk
General Membership Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0)1793 417424
Email: marketing@hq.bcs.org.uk
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Membership Records Updating
Tel: +44 (0)1793 417467
Email: operations@hq.bcs.org.uk
Membership Subscriptions
Tel: +44 (0)1793 417462
Email: subsenq@hq.bcs.org.uk |
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