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The Institution Of Engineering & Technology (The IET)
About us
Working together to engineer a better world.
We are the IET and we inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community to engineer a better world. As a diverse home across engineering and technology, we share knowledge that helps make better sense of the world in order to solve the challenges that matter. It’s why we are uniquely placed to champion engineering.
Become a member
As a member of the IET, you’ll be part of something bigger.
Whether you're just starting out in your career, an established engineer or an expert with exceptional knowledge and experience, we can help find the right membership category for you.
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IET Professional Development
At the IET you’ll find a lifetime of resources to help you reach your professional goals in your career.
IET Volunteering
Get involved and do something extraordinary. Connect, support and shape our engineering future.
IET Events and Courses
Engineering live and on-demand Delivering insight and debate into the key topics affecting engineering and technicians across the globe, our programme of technical events and courses offers you the chance to upskill your expertise and network with your peers. Make connections, learn from expert speakers and trainers, and stay up to date by attending a conference, course, dinner or award.
IET Professional Registration
Benefits of Professional Registration: Use of an internationally protected title, e.g. Chartered Engineer (CEng). Recognition that you have achieved a certain level of competency in your field. Improved career opportunities and salary prospects. Having this credential can open up new career opportunities and potentially lead to higher salaries and more challenging work. Greater influencer within your organisation. It demonstrates to employers and clients that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform your job at a high level. Opportunities to connect with influential and inspirational people. International recognition of your professional competence and commitment. Professional registration typically requires adherence to a code of ethics, which can help ensure that you are practicing engineering in a responsible and ethical manner. This can help build trust with clients and stakeholders and further enhance your professional reputation.
IET Membership: Fellow (FIET)
Fellowship is the prestigious IET membership level awarded only to individuals who have demonstrated recent significant achievement(s) sustained at high levels for a period of at least five years in engineering, technology, or related disciplines relevant to the IET (usually within the last 10 years). Our Fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds and roles with a common aspiration of promoting themselves and our industry to the wider world. As a Fellow you’ll benefit from: being able to use the designatory letters FIET after your name, as a clear. statement of IET and peer recognition having an internationally recognised accreditation (and a certificate). increased recognition with employers. opportunities to shape the future of engineering by joining panels, events and discussions. being able to give back as a mentor or ambassador to young people. our exclusive Fellows LinkedIn group for global networking.
IET Membership: Technician Member (TMIET)
If you’re working in the engineering industry and actively developing your knowledge and understanding of best practices, you can apply to become a member with MIET or TMIET designatory letters. Membership is a mark of excellence and recognition of your achievements. Be recognised as a leader in your field and open up your career opportunities and increase your earning potential by joining us today.
IET Membership: Member (MIET)
If you’re working in the engineering industry and actively developing your knowledge and understanding of best practices, you can apply to become a member with MIET or TMIET designatory letters. Membership is a mark of excellence and recognition of your achievements. Be recognised as a leader in your field and open up your career opportunities and increase your earning potential by joining us today.
IET Membership: Associate
Achieve great things with IET Membership: Membership of the IET opens up the door to a diverse community, with networking, learning and professional development opportunities, information, and financial support. Engineering and technology affects our lives every day so we welcome contributions from a wide range of people. In fact, you don’t need an engineering qualification to join us as an Associate member. If you’re working in a related field or have a passion for the industry, we’d love to have you with us.