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ISEB
ISEB is part of the British Computer Society (BCS) and is
Membership grades
a leading worldwide exam body for IT professionals.
Professional membership (MBCS) is our main
With over 380,000 exams delivered worldwide in over 50
professional entry grade and the route to Chartered
countries, including Australia, Japan, South Africa, USA,
(CITP) status. Professional membership is for competent
Brazil and many others, ISEB continues to lead the way in
IT practitioners who typically have five or more years
exams for IT professionals.
of IT work experience. Relevant qualifications, eg a
Our qualifications are internationally recognised and
computing-related degree, reduce this requirement to
cover eight major subject areas in: Software Testing, ITIL/
two or three years of experience. Associate membership
IT Service Management, IT Assets and Infrastructure,
(AMBCS) is available for those just beginning their
Systems Development, Business Analysis, Project
career in IT, requiring just one year’s experience.
Management, Information and Security and
Joining is straightforward – for more information visit:
IT Governance.
www.bcs.org/membership where you can apply online
These are available at Foundation, Practitioner and
or download an application form.
Higher Level to suit each individual candidate. ISEB
Professional Level is also available. For more information
Best practice
visit www.iseb-exams.com.
By signing up to our Code of Conduct and Code of Good
These qualifications allow candidates to learn new
Practice, you declare your concern for public interest and
skills in specific business and IT areas which measure
your commitment to keeping pace with the increasing
competence, ability and performance. This helps to
expectations and requirements of your profession.
promote career development and provide a competitive
edge for employees.
Networking opportunities
Delivered via a network of accredited training and
Our 44 branches, 16 international sections and over 40
examinations providers, the breadth and depth of ISEB’s
specialist groups including Software Testing (SIGIST)
portfolio encourages knowledge, understanding and
and Methods & Tools, provide access to a wealth of
application in various disciplines.
experience and expertise. These unrivalled networking
opportunities help you to keep abreast of current
BCS
developments, discuss topical issues and make
BCS is the leading professional body for those working
useful contacts.
in IT and communications. Established in 1957and now
with over 66,000 members in more than 100 countries,
Specialist Group in Software Testing
BCS aims to lead the development of the IT profession
(SIGIST)
and make IT the profession of the 21st century.
With over 2,500 members SIGIST is the largest
BCS is the industry body for IT Professionals and
specialist group in the BCS. Objectives of the group
Chartered Engineering Institute for IT. We are responsible
include promoting the importance of software testing,
for setting standards for the IT profession. Our vision is
developing the awareness of the industry’s best
to see the IT profession recognised as being a profession
practice and promoting and developing high standards
of the highest integrity and competence.
and professionalism in software testing. For more
information please visit: www.sigist.org.uk.
BCS membership for software testers
BCS membership gives you an important edge; it Information services
shows you are serious about your career in IT and are
The BCS online library is another invaluable resource
committed to your own professional development,
for IT professionals, comprising over 200 e-books plus
confirming your status as an IT practitioner of the
Forrester reports and EBSCO databases.
highest integrity.
BCS members also receive a 20 percent discount on all
Our growing range of services and benefits are designed
BCS book publications. This includes Software Testing, an
to be directly relevant at every stage of your career.
ISEB Foundation. As well as explaining the basic steps of
the testing process and how to perform effective tests,
Industry recognition
this book provides an overview of different techniques,
Post-nominals – AMBCS, MBCS, FBCS & CITP - are
both dynamic and static, and how to apply them.
recognised worldwide, giving you industry status and
setting you apart from your peers. Career development
BCS received its Royal Charter in 1984 and is currently A host of career development tools are available through
the only awarding body for Chartered IT Professional BCS including full access to SFIA (the Skills Framework
(CITP) status, also offering a route to related Chartered for the Information Age) which details the necessary
registrations, CEng and CSci. skills and training required to progress your career.
BCS, First Floor, Block D, North Star House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FA, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1793 417655 Fax: +44 (0) 1793 417559 Email: isebenq@hq.bcs.org.uk Web: www.iseb-exams.com
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