Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
CITP demonstrates a broad awareness across IT, a depth of knowledge in a particular area of specialism and is underpinned by periodic revalidation.
Why choose CITP status?
- Personal differentiation as an IT specialist
- Improved career opportunities
- Enhanced professional standing
- Increased sector recognition
- Demonstrates integrity and commitment to IT professionalism
- Designatory letters - CITP - after your name
IET members who are awarded CITP will be added to the register of Chartered IT Professionals, under the section entitled 'awarded by other membership bodies'.
A CITP Certificate of Current Competence (CoCC) is revalidated at five yearly intervals. Holding a valid CoCC demonstrates objective evidence that the IET member is up to date with best practice in their profession.
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Chartered IT Professional (CITP) is available to IET Members (MIETs), Technician Members (TMIETs) and Fellows (FIETs) only.
To apply for Chartered IT Professional (CITP),
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Eligibility – Who can apply for CITP status?
- Only MIETs, TMIETs and FIETs can apply for CITP.
- The applicant does not have to be a member of BCS but must hold current IET membership to apply or transfer.
- The applicant should have 8 years work experience, of which 3 of the last 5 years should be at senior level (senior IT role is defined as an individual who meets the Level 5 or above competencies from the SFIA framework)
What do I need to do for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration?
Find out here whether you are ready to apply for CITP
Fees for CITP
- The application fee is £192 (GBP) and should be paid by credit card. It is paid directly to BCS.
- Online payment to the BCS is requested at the end of the online application completion.
- The application cannot be submitted without the payment.
- There is no refund.
- £45 (GBP) will need to paid by successful applicants to have their name added to the register. This payment will have to be made to IET.
- Once payment is received, the IET India office will arrange to dispatch the CoCC to the Member.
- Annual renewal fee for CITP Registrants is £45 (GBP). The IET will include the annual CITP renewal into the IET Membership anniversary bill. The CITP award date will be aligned to the IET Membership renewal date.
Please read details here
Application Process
Application is a 3 stage process:
Stage 1: Online application and peer review by the BCS appointed assessors.
Stage 2: Online Breadth of Knowledge (BoK) test – 75 multiple choice questions – conducted by an appointed third party trainer called Pearson Vue
The BoK test must be taken at an approved Pearson Vue test centre. There are a large number of test centres in the UK, India and 160 other countries. Please visit this page to know more about the test centres.
What happens after applying for CITP?
To know what happens after you apply for the CITP, please read here
Need help?
You may find answers to some of your questions in the CITP frequently asked questions.
We will do as much as we can to support you with your CITP application, so please get in touch if you need help and advice.
Email: citp@theiet.org