Patricia Barlow

Patricia is the Executive Director of Product at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. She is responsible for leading the organisation’s product strategy, overseeing the development, delivery, and optimisation of BCS’ portfolio of qualifications, certifications, and learning solutions. Patricia drives innovation and ensures that BCS’ products meet the evolving needs of learners, professionals, and employers across the digital and IT sectors. Before taking on her current role, Patricia was the Head of Product at BCS.
Before joining BCS, Patricia spent eight years at Babington, holding several senior roles including Head of Solutions, and Product Development Manager, where she managed the creation of blended learning programmes and innovative training solutions. Earlier in her career, she worked as an AAT Tutor, training apprentices and learners both in the classroom and online, and as a Training Executive at Sage, where she delivered client training and supported product adoption.