How To Get An ICB Certificate
You will get an ICB certificate once you have completed your course and passed all your exams. Your certificate will be issued to you by the Finances and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority, or FASSET.
What Type Of ICB Certificates Are There?
The kind of ICB certificate you get depends on the level of the course you studied. There are three types of ICB certificates. These include:
- National certificates
- Higher certificates
- National diplomas
National Certificate
This is where your ICB journey starts. A national certificate can also be a matric equivalent qualification. This is because both are registered at an NQF level 4.
ICB Higher Certificate
Once you have passed all the subjects in your national certificate qualification, you can move on to the ICB higher certificate. This qualification is an NQF level 5.
ICB National Diploma
The ICB national diploma is the most advanced course. This final level will award you with an NQF level 6.
What Is FASSET’s Certificate Process?
If you have passed all the subjects in your course, ICB will let FASSET know that you are ready to receive your certificate or diploma. You must pass all the modules that make up a qualification. Once FASSET approves your final results, they will give ICB permission to print your certificate on their behalf.
Please note: Since 2020, ICB has an agreement with FASSET to print their own certificates. This includes outstanding documents from 2015 onwards. So if you are waiting for a new certificate, you can ask ICB.
When Will I Receive My ICB Certificate?
It can take a few weeks to a few months to receive your ICB certificate. This is because ICB has to ensure that all your details are correct. If you are studying with a training provider, ICB will send your printed certificate to them, and they will award it to you. You might also receive it in the mail. This process can take up to eight weeks.
What About My Learnership Certificate?
FASSET is still in charge of printing all ICB learnership certificates. ICB will forward your request to FASSET and they will give you your certificate. It can take between three to six months. If you are still confused, the table below will clear things up.
Type of Certificate | Waiting Period |
ICB Certificates | Up to eight (8) weeks |
FASSET/ICB Learnership Certificate | 3 – 6 months |
When Do I Graduate With My ICB Certificate?
ICB does not host graduations. But the college you studied with might. Here at Skills Academy, we have a virtual graduation on the first Monday of every second month. With us, you can celebrate your ICB qualification with family and friends!
What Are ICB Programme Certificates?
Because of the waiting period, an ICB programme certificate is what you get while waiting for your official diploma or certificate. You will also receive a full transcript of your results. This will be sent to your nearest post office. If your official certificate from FASSET is ready at the same time, you will receive both.
Can I Get A Digital Copy Of My ICB Certificate?
Yes you can get digital copies of your ICB certificate. You can download it under the ‘My Reports’ section of the student portal.
Do I Get A Certificate For Every Subject I Complete?
No, ICB does not give certificates for each subject anymore. However, you will get a letter of results after finishing your final exam. You can use this letter as proof for your employers or for your sponsor (if someone else is paying your study fees and wants to see how you are doing).
How Do ICB Certificate Reprints Work?
There are three types of certificates available to reprint. Each has its own reprint fee:
- ICB Programme Certificates – R400
- FASSET Qualification Certificate – R400
- FASSET/ ICB Learnership Certificates – FASSET will set this price
How Do I Qualify For An ICB Certificate Reprint?
To get an ICB certificate reprint, you must have a valid reason. ICB will only accept the following:
- Lost certificate
- Damage to your certificate
- Changes to your name/surname
- Mistakes on the certificate
- Changes to your passport number (for non-South African students)
What Documents Do I Need To Get An ICB Certificate Reprint?
If you want your certificate to be reprinted, you must send the following documents along with your request:
- Certified copy of your ID
- Affidavit asking for a reprint and explaining the reasons why a new certificate is necessary.
What Is An ICB Qualification?
An ICB qualification is what you have after passing your ICB Course. You can use this qualification to study more accredited courses or start applying for jobs.
Are ICB Qualifications Recognised?
Yes ICB qualifications are recognised both nationally and internationally.
Is ICB Recognised In South Africa?
ICB is recognised in South Africa by SAQA.
What NQF Level Is ICB?
ICB programmes range between NQF levels 4-6.
You can get an ICB certificate right here at Skills Academy when you study our ICB courses. We have highly qualified lecturers to help you pass your programme with flying colours. If you are not sure which course will suit you best, chat with our friendly course experts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before you get an ICB certificate, you can study the following courses:
To study ICB Courses, you must enrol with an accredited college and then register with ICB. If you are studying via distance learning, you can enrol yourself on the ICB student portal. Simply:
- Create a profile on the student portal
- Click ‘register for a course’
- Choose the programme you want to study
- Select your training provider
- Confirm your registration.
More than 25 000 students have successfully received ICB qualifications over the past five years.
You must receive at least 50% to pass your final exam.
Yes, ICB courses are accredited by SAQA.
ICB has no course fees because they are not a college. You only pay them the registration and exam fees. When you enrol at a college, you will pay your course fees to them.
