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BCS Professional Examinations is an essential qualification in order to obtain a career in computing and information communication technology (ICT).

Whether you seek greater job recognition, promotion or a new career direction, you'll find BCS Professional Examinations internationally recognized, flexible and suited to the needs of the current ICT industry.

The BCS qualification is awarded by the chartered professional body acknowledging practical experience and academic ability.

Trusted for its independence and integrity, BCS is the only Chartered Engineering Institution for IT professionals which can award an internationally recognized professional qualification. It has members in over 100 countries in the world.

There are no formal entry requirements to taking the examinations; however you are expected to determine your own suitability for each module you want to enter. The examinations have been developed in consultation with employers to meet the demands and evolving needs of the IT community. They are constantly updated to acknowledge both practical and academic experience, confirming your proficiency, and endorsing your skills and capabilities to apply that knowledge in your workplace.

BCS Professional examinations consist of three levels as given below:

• Certificate Level
• Diploma Level
• Professional Graduate Diploma Level

At certificate level the student studies for three compulsory subjects, at diploma level  the student has to do four subjects where one subject is compulsory and with three other optional subjects. The Professional Graduate Diploma Level also has several subjects where the candidate has to do four subjects, all being optional.

In addition to the three levels the candidate will be required to develop associated projects with employers to meet the demands evolving needs of the IT community.

At the completion of all the three stages and the project this professional examination is finally equivalent to a UK honours degree in IT. There are several universities in UK and around the world which are accepting BCS as an entry for pursuing their Masters program.

As an added benefit, all candidates now receive BCS Membership. Being a member of BCS demonstrates your commitment to both your own and the IT community's professional development. (For membership details and further details refer the website( www.bcs.org.uk).