British Computer Society (BCS) - Certificate

British Computer Society (BCS)

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 recognized professional qualification.

Eligibility
There are no formal academic entry requirements for the examinations and applicants are expected to determine their own suitability for each module for which they enter.
All candidates must be members of the British Computer Society (minimum age 17) and can join at the time of entry. The following notes are offered for guidance.

Candidates will be expected to have a standard of general education equivalent to the UK GCE A level. This means that candidates will generally be at least 19 years of age and have completed the equivalent of 12 years of schooling before they attempt the BCS Professional Examinations.
Candidtes must have adequate ability to communicate in English language.
Candidates will be expected to draw on practical experience when answering examination questions,no particularly at the Professional Graduate Diploma level. The subject areas covered by the Certificate modules prior knowledge expected for specific modules will be listed in
the syllabus.

Certificate
• Information Systems
• Software Development
• Computer and Network Technology.

Duration: 1 year.