BICSI Corporate Membership FAQ

Corporate Membership FAQ

  • Who can become a BICSI member?

    Any person interested in the objectives and purposes of BICSI, and who agrees to be bound by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of BICSI and by such rules and regulations as may from time to time be adopted by the BICSI Board of Directors, is eligible for membership upon the payment of the proper dues.

  • Can my company hold more than one membership?

    A company may purchase a membership for each of its offices but are not allowed to hold multiple memberships or modules within the same office.

  • When can I start using my benefits?

    Benefits begin on the renewal date and must be used within one membership year. Benefits will renew at the beginning of each membership year.

  • Can anyone from my company use the corporate benefits?

    Individuals who are not members do not qualify for membership discounts, even if they are employed by a corporate member. However, complimentary benefits usage is available for both members and non-members employed by the company as long as the Corporate Member is reflected on the individual's profile and is facilitated through the Corporate Representative or Primary Contact.

  • How many people can I add to my corporate membership?

    Companies receive a predetermined number of individual memberships as part of their corporate membership, which shall coincide with the corporate membership year. The membership quantity includes one corporate representative. The individual memberships run concurrently with the corporate membership in each case and will expire as part of the corporate membership. For multi-year corporate memberships, the individual membership must be updated annually from the membership begin date. Additional individual memberships can be purchased.

  • How do I take advantage of the 20% publication discount?

    The 20% publication discount is in addition to the membership discount. The Corporate Representative or the Primary Contact must call BICSI to receive the discount. Discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts. Discounts cannot be applied toward workbooks.

  • Are memberships transferable?

    Memberships are not refundable and not transferable.

  • Why do I need to designate a Corporate Representative?

    The corporation is responsible for designating one individual representative to vote on behalf of the corporate member.

  • Are benefits interchangeable?

    Mixing and matching of benefits is not allowed.

  • Do benefits carry over year to year?

    Unused benefits do not carry over.

  • Rules and Regulations

    Contact BICSI at bicsi@bicsi.org, +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (USA & Canada toll-free) with any questions regarding corporate membership.

    1. The physical location of the company determines the tier membership price they will receive.
    2. The Corporation is responsible for designating one Corporate Representative to vote on behalf of the Corporation. Unless otherwise specified the individual denoted on the corporate membership application shall be the Corporate Representative.
    3. Memberships are not refundable and not transferable.
    4. Additional individual memberships can be purchased.
    5. Only the Corporate Representative and/or the Primary Contact are allowed to make changes on the account and update the company profile. Updates must be submitted in writing to bicsi@bicsi.org.
    6. Individual members other than the corporate representative or primary contact do not have access to the corporate account.
    7. Companies receive a predetermined number of individual memberships as part of their corporate membership, which shall coincide with the corporate membership year. The membership quantity includes one corporate representative. The individual memberships run concurrently with the corporate membership in each case and will expire as part of the corporate membership. For multi-year corporate memberships, the individual membership must be updated annually from the membership begin date.
    8. A company may purchase a membership for each of its offices but are not allowed to hold multiple memberships or modules within the same office.
    9. Individuals who are not members do not qualify for membership discounts, even if they are employed by a corporate member. However, complimentary benefits usage is available for both members and non-members employed by the company as long as the Corporate Member is reflected on the individual's profile and is facilitated through the Corporate Representative or Primary Contact.
    10. Benefits begin on the renewal date and must be used within one membership year.
    11. Benefits will renew at the beginning of each membership year.
    12. Unused benefits do not carry over.
    13. Mixing and matching of benefits is not allowed.
    14. The 20 percent publication discount is in addition to the membership discount. The Corporate Representative or the Primary Contact must call BICSI to receive the discount. Discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts. Discounts cannot be applied toward workbooks.
    15. The BICSI CONNECT online courses are limited to a maximum value of $350 each.
      Corporate members that qualify receive a new amount of Outside Vendor CECs per renewal. There is no carry-over.
    16. For complimentary conference registrations outside of BICSI Winter, Fall or Canadian conferences, please contact BICSI.
    17. The Corporate Buyer’s Guide is available at bicsi.org/cbg
    18. BICSI reserves the right to update rules and regulations from time to time.

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