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BCS
Last Reviewed: 01 June 2026 - 4 min read
We’re excited to announce that we’re now accepting enrolments for a brand new series of professional IT qualifications accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).
Accredited by the British Computer Society – the UK’s Chartered Institute for IT – these globally recognised qualifications are designed to equip professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to help enhance your IT career and take advantage of lucrative IT and digital opportunities.
If you’re a professional working in a digital-focused role like IT, business analysis, UX, marketing, product or project management, investing in a BCS qualification is a great way to enhance your skillset and build your professional expertise.
There are a range of qualifications available that are suited to both beginners and those with some experience. They include:
Here’s everything you need to know about our 100% online BCS courses.
The British Computer Society (BCS) is also known as The Chartered Institute for IT. It’s a professional membership body that was formed in 1957 in the UK to uphold professional standards in the computer science and information technology sectors with an aim to train the next generation of IT specialists.
Since then, it’s grown into a global accreditation body that offers qualifications designed to ensure IT and digital professionals around the world can maintain consistently high-quality skills, knowledge and professional expertise.
Thanks to our new partnership with BCS, we can now offer four of their internationally recognised and respected qualifications.
The IT sector is one of the fastest growing in the UK. Offering multiple career progression paths, high salaries and a range of opportunities to choose from, IT and digital are increasingly popular fields.
A study by techUK found that the UK’s tech sector has been averaging GVA (Gross Added Value) growth of around 7% since 2016 – particularly impressive when you consider the multiple shocks of Brexit, a major pandemic and an ongoing war in Europe.
Whilst the skills needed for IT and digital careers can be very specific, employers aren’t always focused on academic achievement when hiring for positions. Instead, they want to see clear evidence of your ability and your skills.
If you don’t have work experience, this means getting a qualification that’s focused on building your practical skills – which is exactly what BCS qualifications are designed to do.
You can often break into entry-level positions with some work experience and a foundation qualification, eliminating the need to study an expensive degree to get a job in IT.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile is designed to give you an understanding of the key project management and software development processes used in businesses today – Agile.
The course explores all aspects of the Agile process, covering the key concepts, principles and practices that will allow you to adopt the process in your own professional field.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile is aimed at anyone who is, or will be, engaging with an Agile-focused project management system. It’s perfect for both digital professionals who are looking to improve their understanding of how the process works through to managers who are looking to implement it in their own organisations.
Whether you’re a web or software developer, UX designer or marketing professional, this course is perfect for enhancing your understanding of this important project management methodology for the modern workplace.
The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis builds on the Foundation Certificate concepts and gives you practical skills to analyse business needs, work with stakeholders, manage requirements and suggest solutions that add real value.
This professional qualification is perfect for anyone who wants to expand or formalise their business analysis skills at a higher level, as well as professionals working in project management, operations, IT, business improvement, and change management roles.
It's especially useful if you want to improve and validate your skills in requirements engineering, business process modelling, stakeholder engagement and organisational change.
User Experience, or UX as it’s often shortened to, is a crucial aspect of how we interact with content online and in software. The process is essentially about making digital systems as accessible as possible, placing the program user at the heart of a product’s design.
Getting it right can improve accessibility. Getting it wrong can make it harder for your users to access the information that they need to.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in User Experience is designed to give you a grounding in the principles of how to design digital software and IT architecture based on the needs and wants of real-life people. It will help you understand the principles behind creating user-focused design and web architecture that improves the overall experience of your customers and web users.
You can use the knowledge and experience you develop to net your first entry-level role in the field, or use it to develop your own UX practice in your current position.
Artificial intelligence is changing how organisations operate, make decisions, and handle day-to-day tasks. Whether it’s automation, data analysis, or generative AI tools, AI is now a key part of the professional world we find ourselves in.
The BCS Essentials Certificate in AI offers an easy-to-understand introduction to artificial intelligence and its ethical use. It’s a great choice if you’re new to AI and want to get comfortable with the main ideas, terms, and principles of it.
During the course, you’ll learn the basics of how AI works, including simple machine learning ideas, and look at both the benefits and risks it brings to organisations. You’ll also get an introduction to AI ethics and governance, so you can see why using AI responsibly and sustainably matters in any business.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in AI expands on the knowledge from the BCS Essentials Certificate in AI and helps you gain a better understanding of artificial intelligence and how it works in real business settings.
This respected online AI certification covers the main ideas behind artificial intelligence, how it is used in today’s organisations, and the opportunities, challenges, and risks it brings. You’ll also learn about important topics in AI ethics and governance. The course also teaches the basics of AI for business, introduces generative AI, and explains how to start using AI, from understanding data to creating a simple machine learning toolkit.
If you want to make your daily work easier with generative AI, see how AI can help your organisation, or get formal recognition for your AI knowledge, this course gives you a clear and organised introduction to both the theory and practical side of artificial intelligence.
Information security professionals help organisations stay safe and responsible by protecting sensitive data, managing risks, and responding to threats.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles, also known as CISMP, is a good choice if you want to start or grow your career in information security, cybersecurity, IT management, risk, or compliance. It can also help you get formal recognition for your current knowledge if you already work with information security.
This qualification will give you a strong understanding of the main principles, practices and responsibilities involved in protecting business information. You’ll learn about information security management, risk management, security standards, laws, and business continuity.
Whether you’re looking to build your understanding of Agile, business analysis, user experience, artificial intelligence or information security, BCS qualifications can help you develop practical, career-focused skills for the modern digital workplace.
Develop your IT and digital career today with a 100% online qualification from BCS. Download your free BCS course guide and start your journey today.
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