BCS, for a recognised professional career in IT

Over the past decade the IT landscape has evolved in leaps and bounds. Concepts that were once science-fiction have now become science-fact. Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and the Internet of Things are now considered household terms. The industry is buzzing with innovation that just makes you say, “Wow! That’s amazing!” What is interesting is that it’s not only the big companies that spearhead innovation; most of them are birthed and nurtured by start-up companies spread across the globe. 

The IT industry is a lucrative career choice that offers plenty of interesting opportunities across a multitude of specialisations. According to the latest market researches, some of the highest paid job opportunities are found in the IT industry; ranging from general prospects such as Web Developer, Mobile Application Developer, Software Engineer, Database Administrator and Network Administrator to more specialised opportunities such as Development Operations (DevOps) Engineer, Applications Architect, Cloud Solutions Architect, Information Security Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Developer, and Data Architect.

Today we find that the IT industry is saturated with a surplus of equally skilled individuals vying for the best available job opportunities. Thus, to achieve success in your career, you need to differentiate yourself from your peers; you need to be the best! How does one become the best? Through a career development path with sought-after higher educational qualifications, professional memberships, industrial experience and hard work!

Whether you’re just finishing your Advanced Level Exams, starting your career in IT or a professional perusing career growth, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, can offer you the tools you need to achieve your goals.

BCS Higher Education Qualifications provide you with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a career in IT. Simultaneously, the Higher Education Qualifications put you on the path to obtain Chartered status; A global benchmark for IT that enhances your career prospects and recognises you as an IT professional belonging to an internationally accepted chartered body. 

The qualifications are built upon three levels that can be completed via flexible and affordable study options. To gain the full qualification, all three levels must be completed. Candidates start at the Certificate in IT which delivers concrete knowledge essential for any budding IT professional through three compulsory modules. Upon successful completion of the Certificate in IT, one can proceed to BCS Associate (AMBCS) membership.

The next level known as the Diploma in IT consists of one core module and three elective modules. BCS offers subjects like Database Systems, Computer Networks, IT Project Management, Software Engineering and Principles of User Interface Design, out of which you must select elective modules. Students must also complete a professional IT project in order to complete the Diploma in IT, which is considered to be the academic equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree at level 5.

The Professional Graduate Diploma in IT (PGD) is the topmost level of the BCS Higher Education Qualifications hierarchy. The PGD is the academic equivalent of a UK undergraduate degree program and consists of four modules along with a professional IT project. 

All modules offered at this level are electives. Advanced Database Management Systems, Knowledge Based Systems, Network Information Systems, Programming Paradigms, and Web Engineering are some of the subjects offered at this level to allow students to select the areas that suit their chosen career path. 

Successful completion of the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT, UK academic level 6, makes you eligible to apply for the Professional membership of BCS (MBCS)

The pioneering professional body in the IT industry, BCS, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2017. Committed towards making IT good for society, the institute does so by setting standards and frameworks, nurturing relationships between professionals, academics and businesses, fostering new thinking and supporting practitioners in continuous professional development via training, certifications and membership.

BCS approved training providers are found in several main cities across the country. A distance learning portal will be available for candidates who don’t have access to these providers starting from January 2019.

For further information and details on enrolment contact BCS Sri Lanka today on 011 2 698 566 or write to us on [email protected]. To know more on BCS and the other products offered by the institute, visit www.bcs.org.