Chartered IT Professional (CITP) Application process - BCS

Complete the application form
and ensure that your CV/Resume
contains all the information we
require to assess your
competence against SFIA Level 5.
Send BCS your application form
and CV/Resume.
We will check your application
and supporter report and
advise if any further information
is required.
If more detailed information is
required before a decision is
made a face-to-face interview will
be arranged.
A final decision will be made as
to whether the application is
successful, following the peer
assessment/interview.
Complete application
form and review your
CV/Resume
Send completed
application form and
CV/Resume to BCS
Initial check by
Membership
Department
Peer assessment
Face-to-face
interview
required?
*Where further clarification is required, you may be asked to provide further information.
Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
Application process
Identify a
supporter
Upon receipt of
your application,
we will contact
your supporter
Supporter forward
completed supporter
report to BCS
Identify a supporter who
performs at a similar or higher
professional level to yourself and
can verify your work experience
over the last 12 months.
We will ask your supporter to
complete a supporter report
and return to us.
Your application and your supporter report will be passed for
assessment. Your experience and qualifications are reviewed and
competency level compared to SFIA Level 5. If further clarification* is
required a short telephone discussion with you and/or your supporter
will be arranged.
Professional review
interview
Application
successful?
Certificate issued
The aim of the interview is to
achieve a more in-depth insight
into your professional
competence, responsibility and
experience.
Feedback given
You will be given feedback if your
application is unsuccessful
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Full definition of SFIAplus Level 5
Influence
• Influences organisation, customers, suppliers and peers within the industry on contribution of specialisation
• Significant responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources
• Decisions impact on success of assigned projects i.e. results, deadlines and budget
• Develops business relationships with customers
Complexity
• Challenging range – variety of complex technical or professional work activities
• Work requires application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts
• Understands relationship between specialism and wider customer/organisation requirements
Autonomy
• Works under broad direction
• Full accountability for own technical work or project/supervisory responsibilities
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives
• Establishes own milestones and team objectives, and delegates assignments
• Work is often self-initiated
Business Skills
Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
Guidance notes & FAQs
• Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications in own area of specialisation and can make correct choices from alternatives
• Can analyse, diagnose, design, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets
• Communicates effectively, formally and informally, with colleagues, subordinates and customers
• Demonstrates leadership
• Clear understanding of the relationship between own area of responsibility/specialisation to the employing organisation and takes customer
requirements into account when making proposals
• Takes initiative to keep skills up to date
• Maintains awareness of developments in the industry
• Can analyse user requirements and advise users on scope and options for operational improvement
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in applying IT solutions for the benefit of the user
How long should I have worked at SFIA Level 5 before I can apply?
You are required to have worked at SFIA Level 5 for at least 12 months prior to your application.
What does my supporter need to do?
We will send your supporter a report form which they need to complete and return directly to BCS by email or post, verifying your work experience
over the last 12 months. They must provide as much detail as possible and in their own words give specific examples which show you are working at
SFIA Level 5.
Does my supporter have to have Chartered status?
It is not essential that your supporter is a Chartered IT Professional. What is important is that they are familiar with your day-to-day work over the last
12 months and can provide a detailed opinion of your level of competence.
What is involved in the interview, should one be required?
The interview is to discuss your career and clarify your competence and achievements. It usually lasts about an hour and is carried out by 2 or 3
interviewers. If we are unable to arrange an interview in your country of residence, the interview is conducted by telephone conference.
How long does the application process take?
From receipt of your application and supporting documentation, the process takes about 2 months to complete, providing you have supplied us with
sufficient information. There are 3 stages to the application process and we will update you on the progress of your application at the end of each stage.
What if further information is required to support my application?
We will contact you and request the further information we require. If we don’t receive the requested information within 10 working days, we will
assume you do not wish to proceed with your application.
For more information, please visit www.bcs.org/upgradecitp
You can contact our Customer Service department on 0845 300 4417 (UK)
or +44 (0)1793 417 424 or online at www.bcs.org/contact
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