Available ICB Courses
Office Administration Courses
Business Management Courses
Accounting Courses
Are you interested in crunching numbers, managing admin or running a company? Look no further than our accredited ICB Courses. Get the finance and business jobs you’ve been dreaming of. You too, can have a chance to take the business world by storm.
Benefits of Studying ICB Courses
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) offers a number of high quality courses to prepare you for the workplace. You will also have a chance to register with professional membership bodies. But that’s not all. Here are some of the other benefits of studying an ICB course:
- Earn Your Qualifications Quickly – No need to study for years before searching for a job in your field. After each level you complete, you will receive a qualification.
- Internationally Recognised – Travel and take your career along with you. With ICB offices in Africa, the UK, Australia, Asia, and Eastern Europe, you can have a job anywhere you choose.
- Learn Scarce Skills – Studying ICB Courses are valuable because they give you scarce skills. This means you are more likely to find a job as these skills appeal to the needs of the South African job market.
- Work Your way to the Top – These courses are great because they are levels based. This means you can start with junior levels and move to more advanced stages, earning qualifications as you go.
What Will you Learn From an ICB Course?
Our courses will leave you fully equipped with skills to succeed in your professional life. Whether you want to be an entrepreneur, keep track of cash or manage admin, we’ve got you covered. The road to the career you always wanted starts right here with us.
Our ICB Courses
The ICB renews the content of their learning material every year. Rest assured, we make sure our students are always kept up-to-date. When you study with us, there are four exciting course paths for you to follow. Let’s explore them below:
1. Financial Accounting
Here you will learn all about bookkeeping. You’ll be taught about ledgers, business tax and payrolls. You can also get clued in on computer programmes. These will help take your accounting skills into the digital world.
This course has three levels:
2. Business Management
From admin to financial management to legal procedures, these courses are an excellent way to get an overview of how to run a business. We will prepare you to work in a start-up or an established business. Learn what it takes to help each department thrive.
We have three options available with this course:
- Small Business: Financial Management Certificate
- Business Management: Office Admin Higher Certificate
- Diploma in Financial Accounting: Business Management
3. Office Administration
Without admin staff such as secretaries, offices would be a complete mess. Here you’ll learn how to complete your daily duties as an office admin professional. You will also be taught more advanced skills such as how to prepare for internal audits.
There are three stages to these courses:
Entry Requirements
Just because you didn’t finish matric doesn’t mean your dreams have to end. You can start studying our ICB Courses with grades 10 and 11. No previous accounting experience is needed.
Our ICB Office Admin Course is the only course that requires matric. No need to worry though. Have a look at our ICB Bridging Course. By doing this course you will end up with a certificate that is equivalent to matric.
How do ICB Courses Work?
The ICB is not a college. They are responsible for marking your exams and authorising your qualifications. They do not offer support or study material. This means you will first have to register with an accredited institution and then register with the ICB. Here’s how it all works:
Portfolio of Evidence
The ICB requires each student to submit a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). It’s basically a workbook containing all the tests and assignments you did during the course. You will have to hand this in before your final exams. This will count toward 30% of your final mark.
Exams
If you study full-time, you’ll have monthly exams. But if you choose distance learning you will have exams only four times a year. These will take place all around the country, at venues approved by the ICB. Your exams will make up 70% of your final mark.
ICB Student Portal
The ICB Student Portal is your online hub for managing your studies and accessing resources. Through the portal, you can register for courses, download your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE), and book exams. It also allows you to track your results, view academic progress, and update your student details, making your learning journey more convenient.
Where to Study ICB Courses in South Africa
Want to know what makes an ICB qualification even more amazing? You can study it full-time, part-time or via distance learning! Yes, that’s right. This qualification is for anyone – from the student seeking campus life to the working parent wanting more career options.
ICB Course Fees
ICB course fees are easy to understand. You pay a once-off yearly registration fee of R500, and each subject costs R915. If you do two subjects in a year, the total is R2 330—this doesn’t include extra fees like exam rewrites or postage.
View the full course fees below:
- Annual Student Registration Fee: R500
- Assessment Fee (per subject, paper & online exam): R915
- Assessment Postponement Fee (per subject): R375
- Assessment Late Entry Fee (per subject): R585
- Assessment Re-mark & Examiner’s Report (per subject): R1 350
- RPL PoE Fee per subject: R1 050
- Certificate Reprint (domestic postage): R440
- Certificate Resend Fee (domestic): R220
- Results Transcript (Print & Send): R180
Can I Do ICB Courses Online?
Yes, you can do ICB courses online. These courses are made for distance learning, so you can study from home without going to class. You’ll get study materials sent to you and can ask tutors for help any time.
How Many ICBs Are There?
ICB offers different types of courses. These include courses in Accounting, Business Management, and Office Administration. Each course has different levels, so you can grow your skills step by step.
Distance Learning
Classrooms not your thing? Don’t worry, with our distance learning courses you won’t ever have to set foot in one. You can study from the comfort of your own home, and follow your own schedule. This gives you the chance to take care of all your responsibilities while earning a qualification at the same time.
Is This the Right Course for me?
These courses are designed for those who have a passion for business and finance. If you want to climb the corporate ladder, then these courses were definitely made for you. Be ready to work hard and success will be right at your fingertips.
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Become A Business Mogul With Courses you can Count on
Are you ready to take the next step and start your career? Don’t delay, contact us today. Our friendly course experts are here to answer all your questions. Join the hundred of students to have enrolled and completed our ICB courses. Here’s how you can reach us:
- Fill in our contact form and we’ll call you
- Contact us on: 0070 4381 926
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People Also Ask
Yes, obtaining an ICB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) certificate can lead to job opportunities in various financial and accounting roles. These qualifications are recognized and valued in the industry.
You cannot study directly with ICB, as they are primarily an examination body. However, you can enrol in ICB-accredited courses through various training providers or colleges, which then prepare you for ICB examinations
To register as a new ICB student, you need to create a student profile on the ICB website. This involves filling out a registration form with your personal details, completing various steps for learner registration, and then submitting the form. Once registered, you’ll receive an ICB reference number via email.
Yes, ICB offers diploma qualifications. You can start with entry-level certificates and work your way up through the ICB learning pathway. Once you complete the required subjects and work experience, you can earn a nationally recognised ICB diploma.
Yes, bookkeeping is a good career if you enjoy working with numbers and being organised. It offers stable job opportunities, clear growth paths, and is needed in almost every industry. You can also work independently or start your own business.
ICB stands for the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. It is a professional body in South Africa that offers accredited business and accounting qualifications, including bookkeeping, office administration, and financial management.
The two main types of bookkeeping are single-entry bookkeeping and double-entry bookkeeping. Single-entry bookkeeping is a straightforward method where each transaction is recorded once, typically used by small businesses. Double-entry bookkeeping, however, records each transaction twice (debit and credit), ensuring greater accuracy and financial accountability.
Bridging courses are designed for students who do not meet the minimum entry requirements for certain ICB programmes. For example, if you do not have Matric, you may qualify by entering through a lower-level ICB qualification such as Bookkeeping (Grade 10 entry), Public Sector Accounting (Grade 11), or Business Management (Grade 11). These pathways ensure that motivated learners can still access accredited ICB courses.