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Proud to be a technician

Join over 56,000 engineers and technicians in becoming Professionally Registered with the Institution of Engineering and Technology – one of the world’s leading professional societies for engineers and technicians.

Use your skills to gain international recognition and demonstrate your commitment to your profession with an ICTTech or EngTech status.

What are the benefits?

  • Be awarded an internationally recognised qualification.
  • Have colleagues, clients and employers recognise your skill and hard work with an ICTTech or EngTech status.
  • Become a greater influence in your organisation and industry.
  • Access to life-long learning and development.
  • Acknowledgement for your transferable skills.
  • Opportunities to connect with influential and inspirational people.
  • Improved career opportunities and salary prospects.

Proud to be an engineer

With a title after your name, help clients, colleagues and employers see your commitment to your profession.

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Support your engineers

Help your engineers achieve Professional Registration through our extensive range of services.

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Reach your potential

There are four different categories to choose from when applying for Professional Registration.

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Why the IET?

The Institution of Engineering and Technology have been supporting engineers and technicians become Professionally Registered since 1924 and as the largest multi-disciplinary engineering institution.

Becoming a member unlocks a wealth of benefits to support you at every stage of your career, from networking opportunities to access leading publications, with exclusive discounts on events and courses.

Support and benefits you can expect from the IET

  • One-to-one guidance throughout your Professional Registration application.
  • All stages of the application process can be completed online.
  • A wealth of knowledge and learning resources to help you stay at the forefront of your profession.
  • Networking opportunities with technicians across the globe with many disciplines and industries.

Serious about your career?

Reach out to us today and let us help you achieve great things.

Professional Registration - FAQs

If you’re considering Professional Registration, you probably have a few questions about things you’re unclear on, or some terminology you don’t understand. Here are some questions we get asked most often.

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Whilst most of our websites remain available for browsing, it will not be possible to log in to purchase products or access services from Thursday, 17 April to Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Our Member Relations team is here to help and for many of our services, including processing payments or orders, we’ll be able to support you over the phone on +44 (0)1438 765678 or email via membership@theiet.org.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

For further information related to specific products and services, please visit our FAQs webpage.

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