British Computer Society

The British Computer Society (BCS), branded BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, since 2009, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in information technology (IT), computing, software engineering and computer science, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 1957, BCS has played an important role in educating and nurturing IT professionals, computer scientists, software engineers, computer engineers, upholding the profession, accrediting chartered IT professional status, and creating a global community active in promoting and furthering the field and practice of computing.

British Computer Society
Founded1957
FounderSir Maurice Wilkes
TypeProfessional Organisation
FocusInformation Technology
Location
  • London, United Kingdom
OriginsLondon Computer Group
Area served
Worldwide
MethodChartered IT status, Industry standards, Conferences, Publications and regulation of ICT education
Members
60,000 in 150 countries
Key people
The Duke of Kent, KG (Patron)
Gillian Arnold, President
Rashik Parmar, CEO
Websitewww.bcs.org
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