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© BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is the business name of The British Computer Society (Registered charity no. 292786) 2013
Bristol Branch
Welcome to BCS Bristol Branch.
We are a very active branch, running a varied and topical programme of events throughout the year, including an autumn and spring school. We also work with partners in the Bristol area to bring you such events as the Tech start-up school for budding entrepreneurs, Raspberry Pi bootcamps for the younger generation, Tech Talks and more….
Bristol Branch
www.bcs.org/video
Broaden your understanding,watch the debates…
There are over 20000 hours of exclusive webchats and seminars on our website
Will you remember to record your attendance at this event in your CPD record?
www.bcs.org/pdp
Are you keeping track of your goals and the activities you plan andcomplete to reach your goals?
Use the BCS Personal Development Plan now, on any compatible Internet-enabled device.
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Just one of an arrayof relevant savings that makes membership agreat investment
Members could save 10% - 50% on a huge variety of training courses at training centres nationwide.
The most powerful IT network in Britain Thousands of
development opportunities
46 Local Branches
54Specialist Groups
Over 70,000 Members
* based on 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012. Correct as of 1 September 2012.
Over 700face to facenetworking
eventsa year*
The most powerful IT network in Britain
* based on 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012. Correct as of 1 September 2012.
Thousands of development opportunities
46 Local Branches
54Specialist Groups
Over 70,000 Members
Over 700face to facenetworking
eventsa year*
Get connected. Join BCS.
Join us today and save 10% off your first year’s subscription.
www.bcs.org/join
Use voucher code Bristolat the Payment page
BCS members benefit from a 20% discounton many of our titles in the BCS Bookshop
www.bcs.org/shop
We publish a wide range of books covering all areas of IT, supporting the professional, academic and practical needs of the IT community.
www.bcs.org/citp
They add business value through the use of technology
Are you consideringbecoming a
Chartered IT Professional?
They have breadth of knowledge across the whole of IT and competence in their own specialism
They understand the business they are in
CITP status tells an employer something about the holder that they cannot easily find out for themselves
The CITP standard is aspirational and demanding to achieve
The assessment process is rigorous with periodic revalidation
Look online to learn more
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Members can save up to 25% on Professional Indemnity Insurance
What can you do tostand out from the crowd?
What can you do tostand out from the crowd?
Use your post nominal –show you are committedto high standards in theIT profession, with integrity.
AMBCS Associate MemberMBCS MemberFBCS Fellow
How many IT and business journals are available in our online library?
A
250B
900
D
9000C
5000?
The answer follows in a moment…
There are easier ways toplan your future
www.bcs.org/sfiaplus
BCS members can use Browse SFIAplus to help plan their career development.
How many IT and business journals are available in our online library?
A
250B
900
D
9000C
5000
BCS members have access to 9000 IT and business journals available in our online library.
www.bcs.org/cpd
A wealth of knowledge, including the latest market reports, are only a click or two away.
Are you keepingup to date with theimprovements weare making toyour membership?
www.bcs.org/membership/changes
You’ll find all the latest changes online.
BCS helps you take the right road
Access to resources, skills and opportunities, throughout yourcareer
www.bcs.org/login
Career paths and guidance
Sharing knowledge and best practice
Unique networking
opportunities
CPD resources
www.bcs.org/citp
Check online for more details
Chartered IT Professionalsuphold highstandards in IT
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Keeping up-to-date, made easier.
Subscribe to our RSS feeds for the latest events, articles, publications and multimedia content
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Debate with industry insiders and have your say in our vibrant online communities.
Like minds wanted.
Will you remember to record your attendance at this event in your CPD record?
www.bcs.org/pdp
Are you keeping track of your goals and the activities you plan andcomplete to reach your goals?
Use the BCS Personal Development Plan now, on any compatible Internet-enabled device.
www.bcs.org/browsesfiaplus
You’re looking for Browse SFIAplus, exclusively available to our members.
Are you looking forstructured skillsdevelopment?the next steps to take in yourcareer?
information to helpyou define yourgoals?
Members access Browse SFIAplus though the Member Secure Area…
You can then easily see the SFIA categories, subcategories and skills, with links to useful facts and advice.
It’s the detail within the levels and skills that makes SFIAplus different.
Behind each level is a wealth of information and guidance to help you.
This includes background, pre-requisite information and activities to conduct at that level…
The knowledge and skills needed to thrive at the chosen level…
The training activities that help you reach your potential are listed…
Professional development activities are clearly identified; ideal for CPD
Identifying qualifications associated with the chosen level is easy.
Get the most from
Use SFIAplus to plan your career and shape yourdevelopmentgoals.
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Use Browse SFIAplus, exclusively available to our members.
BCS helps inform and regularly contributes to government policy consultations.
Have your say via theBCS Policy Hub
www.bcs.org/policyhub
The most powerful IT network in Britain Thousands of
development opportunities
46 Local Branches
54Specialist Groups
Over 70,000 Members
* based on 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012. Correct as of 1 September 2012.
Over 700face to facenetworking
eventsa year*
The most powerful IT network in Britain
* based on 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012. Correct as of 1 September 2012.
Thousands of development opportunities
46 Local Branches
54Specialist Groups
Over 70,000 Members
Over 700face to facenetworking
eventsa year*
Get connected. Join BCS.
Join us today and save 10% off your first year’s subscription.
www.bcs.org/join
Use voucher code Bristolat the Payment page
How many Specialist Groups do we have to keep our members engaged, informed and provide excellent networking opportunities?
A
32B
43
D
65C
54?
The answer follows in a moment…
www.bcs.org/email
Ensure you get the communications that matter to you.
Did you know you can choose which emails you get from us?
www.bcs.org/itunesu
In summer 2012, our content featured on iTunes for 11 weeks in 127 countries
Did you know BCS has a presence oniTunes U?
A
32B
43
D
65C
54
How many Specialist Groups do we have to keep our members engaged, informed and provide excellent networking opportunities?
BCS has 54 Specialist Groups to keep membersup-to-date with the latest developments in their areas of interest.
www.bcs.org/groups
Advanced ProgrammingAgile Methods
Animation and Games DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
ASSISTBusiness Change
BCS WomenBusiness Information Systems
Computer Arts SocietyComputer Conservation Society
Configuration ManagementConsultancy
Cybercrime ForensicsCybernetic Machine
Data CentreData Management
Distributed and Scalable ComputingeLearning
ELITE (Effective Leadership inInformation Technology)Enterprise Architecture
EntrepreneurFinancial Services
Formal Aspects of Computer ScienceFortran
Green ITHealth London & South East
Health NorthernHealth Northern Ireland
Health NursingHealth Scotland
Health WalesICT Ethics
Information RetrievalInformation Risk Management
& Assurance (IRMA)Information Security
InteractionInternet
LawLearning and Development
Location InformationNatural Language Translation
Open SourcePrimary Health Care
Project Management (PROMS-G)Quality
Requirements EngineeringScottish Testing
Service ManagementSociotechnical
Software Practice AdvancementSoftware Process Improvement
NetworkSoftware Testing (SIGIST)
Young Professionals Group (YPG)Young Professionals Information
Security
You could save 5%paying your subscriptionsby Direct Debit
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One, central location forall your CPD needs
Take a look at the new CPD Portal.
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Articles and blogs
Events and seminars
Journals and reports
Career paths
Networking
Books
Qualifications and training
Videos and podcasts
Our branches and specialist groups arrange more than 700 events, like this one, every year.
Without our committees, staffed by unpaid volunteers, many of these events would not run at all.
What can you do to help?
Our branches and specialist groups arrange more than 700 events, like this one, every year.
What can you do to help?Help keep our events free or low-cost to attend – join BCS today.
www.bcs.org/join
Save 10% off your first year’s subscription by using the Voucher Code Bristolat the Payment page
Our branches and specialist groups arrange more than 700 events, like this one, every year.
What can you do to help?Will you volunteer to help your local committee?
www.bcs.org/Bristol
Whether filling a vacancy on the committee or just helping out; speak to a committee member for more information or check their website.
IT Service ManagementBusiness AnalysisSoftware TestingIS ConsultancyGreen andSustainable ITProject Managementand SupportData Centre ManagementSolution Developmentand ArchitectureSoftware Asset ManagementIT Governance andInformation Security
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Setting standards and raising the level of IT competence globally
We have been delivering professional IT certifications for over 25 years
Need to know something?Use the Ask an Expert feature.
Members have access tothe knowledge of over70000 other membersvia the exclusiveMember Network
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