Here at our college, we offer many support services to help you pass your ICB course. Skills Academy assists and encourages you from registration all the way through to graduation day. Your study goals are our priority.
How Does Skills Academy Support You During Your ICB Course?
There are many benefits to having us as your training provider:
- Study material delivered to you
- Study at your own pace
- Student support department
- Free access to online study groups
Study Material Delivered To You
We have reliable couriers who will deliver your textbooks to you at no extra cost, no matter if you live in a small town or a big city. Going from shop to shop looking for study material can be frustrating and may come with long waiting periods when books are out of stock. When you study ICB Courses with us, you will have your books within a few days.
Study At Your Own Pace
Our distance-learning college understands that everyone has their own daily responsibilities. This can include a full-time job or a family to take care of. With no classes to attend, you can study in your time, day or night.
Student Support Department
We have highly qualified lecturers and tutors who will help you with your coursework. If you have an urgent question you can fill out our Red Alert form and you will receive help ASAP. Our student support department is dedicated to your success.
Free Access To Online Study Groups
All students who register with us have free access to the Together We Pass study group. This is a platform where you will be surrounded by your peers. You can ask one another questions to help you pass your ICB course.
Can I Study Directly Through ICB?
No you cannot study directly through ICB. They are an external exam body, not a college. This means that they are only responsible for your exams and making sure you receive your qualification from FASSET at the end of your course. If you want to study these programmes, you must register with an accredited training provider to help you pass your ICB course.
Can I Self-Study ICB Courses?
Yes, you can self-study ICB Courses but this is not recommended. Enrolling at a college will give you all the support you need to help you pass your ICB course. Your college will make sure you stay up-to-date with all the important information about your studies.
Which ICB Courses Can I Study?
ICB offers three different programmes to suit your study needs
Accounting and Bookkeeping Courses
If numbers are where your interests lie, then our accounting and bookkeeping courses are just what you need.
- Junior Bookkeeping Course
- Certified Senior Bookkeeping Course
- Technical Financial Accounting Diploma
- Certified Financial Accounting Diploma
Business Management Courses
The building block for your empire begins right here with these ICB business management courses.
- Small Business Financial Management
- Higher Certificate in Business Management
- Business Management Financial Accounting Diploma
Office Administration Courses
If you want to turn your excellent admin and organisational skills into a career, this office administration programme is just what you need.
What Is The ICB Student Portal Used For?
You can use the student portal to manage your studies with ICB. This includes:
- Registering for an ICB programme
- Making updates to your personal details
- Payments to the ICB
- Exam bookings
How Can I Pass ICB Exams?
Here are some top tips to help you prepare for your final exams:
- Start studying early
- Finish your PoE on time
- Study a course you are interested in
- Create a study schedule
- Ask for help
Start Studying Early
Cramming is not the best way to study. If you want to pass your course with flying colours, it is best to start studying well before your final exam. This gives you enough time to go through all your subjects at your own pace and make sure you understand each topic.
Finish Your PoE On Time
If your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) is not completed on time, you will not be allowed to write your exam. Use the PoE checklist on MACCI to ensure that you have done all your assignments. Each subject has its own PoE deadline that can be found on your exam calendar.
Study A Course You Are Interested In
If you are not passionate about the course you are studying, it will be difficult to find the motivation to study and pass your ICB course. Luckily there are three ICB programmes, so you have the option to choose a course that interests you.
Create A Study Schedule
It is important to plan how and when you are going to study. This prevents you from prioritising other tasks above your course. There are many templates online that can help you create a schedule.
Ask For Help
If you are struggling, you do not need to do so alone. The great thing about starting to study early is that you can identify the topics where you need a little more help. This gives you enough time to ask your tutors for assistance.
Although we have excellent student support services to help you pass your ICB course, it is up to you to put in the work.
What Are The ICB Pass Requirements?
To pass your ICB course, you must get an overall mark of at least 60%. This mark is made up of both your PoE and your final exam.
What Happens If You Fail An ICB Exam?
If you fail an ICB exam, you can either rewrite the subject or apply for a re-mark.
What Is The ICB Pass Rate?
In the last five years, over 25 000 students have successfully graduated from ICB programmes.
Are ICB Exams Open Book?
No, ICB exams are not open book. Both your paper-based and online exams will be invigilated to prevent cheating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can write the ICB online exam from home, at work or at your training provider. The exams can be started at any time between 9 am and 12 pm. This is to help with the inconveniences caused by loadshedding.
Yes, your ICB exam will have multiple-choice questions. To pass multiple choice questions, make sure you study hard. They are all about the finer details. A process of elimination also works best when it comes to answering these questions.
The ICB exam is three hours long. There is also an extra 30 minutes set aside for set-up.
After you finish your course, you can move on to another ICB course within the programme. There are many overlapping subjects, which makes it easy to move from one programme to the next.
