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Creative UK and the IST are excited to introduce a new Professional Registration Framework for the technical workforce within the creative industries and technologies. Endorsed by Creative UK, the Creative Registration Framework aims to provide parity of professional accreditation for creative technologists with colleagues working within the science and engineering sector workforces (e.g., professional registers offered by the Science Council and the Engineering Council).
For the first time ever, individuals working in the creative sector, can receive the recognition they deserve as professional practitioners; for their competence, knowledge and skills, attitude, social responsibility and professional integrity.
The framework offers an entire level, a mid-career level and advanced level made available to creative technologists within the Higher Education and Industry sector.
Applications:
| RTCIT | RPCIT | APCIT | registration is exclusively available to IST members – Applicants who are not already IST members will need to join the IST.
IST membership can be applied for at the same time as applying for registration, or membership can be setup separately before an application is submitted, whichever method is easiest for you.
(IST Membership application form)
RPCIT Registration applications documents for the new creative framework are available to download:
Click here to download the new RPCiT application pack documents
The IST will be accepting applications for assessment from 6th April 2026
- As an entry level career professional or student you may wish to apply for the Registered Technician level.
- As a mid career specialist you may wish to apply for the Registered Practitioner level.
- As a leader and expert in your field you may wish to apply for the Advanced Practitioner level.
The Steering group comprises representatives from the following organisations:
- The IST
- Creative UK
- University of Manchester
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Brunel University London
- University of Reading
- University of Lincoln
- De Montfort University
- ScreenSkills
Want to find out more:
If you are interested in hearing more about the new creative register(s) please add your name to our creative registers mailing list and we will keep you posted about developments.
Sign-up to the creative registers mailing list
If you have any questions about the new registers please contact office@istonline.org.uk
Photo collage by kind permission of Manchester Metropolitan University