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Unlock BCI Membership using your experience!

Are you aware that you can become a BCI Member by demonstrating your industry experience through the Experiential Route?

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BCI Experiential Route to Membership

Joining the BCI is easy: just show us your industry experience! Our Experiential Route to MBCI membership is designed for seasoned professionals who have worked in the industry for many years and can prove their proficiency in all 11 Competency areas.

You will be required to reflect upon your professional capability and demonstrate your knowledge.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for the Experiential Route you must be able to demonstrate that:

  • you meet all 11 Competency areas at ‘Comprehensive’ level as detailed in the BCI Competency Framework
  • you have completed at least 20 hours of CPD in the past 12 months.

To apply for the Experiential Route you must provide:

An up to date CV/Resume

Detailing all roles & responsibilities to date

CPD Activity Log

You must submit a CPD activity log for the past year, reflecting at least 20 hours of learning and self-reflection to show that you've kept your skills and knowledge up-to-date.

Candidate Self-Assessment Form

Rating your experience against  the BCI Competency Framework

2 x References

Two industry professionals that support your application

MBCI Application Form

This includes evidential statements against all 11 Competency Areas. The evidential statements must be written in terms of the STAR technique; describing the Situation in which the competency was demonstrated; the Tasks, Actions and Results. Full guidance is given on the MBCI Application form.

How do I apply?

To apply for BCI Membership via the Experiential Route. You simply need to  log in or create a BCI web account, then within your profile select ‘Upgrade Membership’.

Here you will find all the documentation needed to apply including CPD Activity Log, Candidate Self-Assessment Form, and MBCI Application Form .

If you have any questions or want to talk about your Experiential Route application, please get in touch with us at bci@thebci.org.

Once your application is approved and you've paid your membership fees, you'll become a BCI member at the MBCI level. This grants you access to a range of benefits, including:

  • MBCI Digital Membership Badge & Credential
  • Member-Only Premium Content
  • Join a global network of BC/Resilience professionals
  • Access the BCI’s dedicated Mentoring platform (coming 2023)
  • Get additional perks such as discounts for BCI World and Regus facilities
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