BCS Membership

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        "description": "Core Requirement:\n\u2022\t420 x BCS memberships: \no\tMembership engagement including workshops, Webinars, Mentor \u0026 Career programmes\no\t252 X RIT Tech application and registration waivers\no\t42 X CITP application waivers\no\t15 X FBCS application waivers\no\t420 X FEDIP application waivers\n\u2022\tAccess to CHIME \u2013 membership for all staff \n\u2022\tCHIME CHCIO application and examination waiver \n\u2022\tComplimentary Affiliate memberships for the coordinator and one for a member of the HR team\nTechnical\no\tAccess to the BCS Portal for all members\nThe Services listed below should be available to all BCS members within DHCW:\no\tChartered IT Professional (CITP) application support workshops/ webinars \no\tRIT Tech application support workshops/webinars \no\tInvitations to exclusive BCS events\no\tDiscounted advertising rates in BCS newsletter and in ITNOW magazine (print and online)\no\tRegular industry news (ITNOW magazine, weekly newsletter) \no\tAccess to webinars and whitepapers \no\tCHIME Membership for knowledge tools\no\tSpecial Interest Groups \u2013 input from members\no\tContribute to BCS policy consultations\nOption to purchase up to 200 memberships throughout  the year "
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