Prepare for your final exam with ICB digital portfolios. It includes all the coursework you must complete to pass your course, teaching you valuable business and accounting skills. Your portfolio will also help you qualify for the ICB exam, which will lead to your recognised qualification. Remember – you cannot write your finals without submitting your portfolio by the due date
What Is ICB Digital Portfolio?
Your ICB digital portfolio is also known as the ICB portfolio of evidence (PoE). It counts 30% towards your final ICB results. There is a digital portfolio for each subject in your course. Here you will find all your coursework including:
- Three assignments
- Two tests
What Will I Find In ICB Digital Poe?
Your digital portfolio of evidence (PoE) is made up of four sections. You must complete the section in order to progress to the next:
- Section A
- Section B
- Section C
- Section D
Section A
The first section has all of your administrative activities. Here you will find the:
- Welcome message and introduction
- Practice questions
- ID verification
Section B
The next section includes all of your formative assessments. There are three learning phases in your digital portfolio:
- Learning phase 1 – Assignment 1 + Test 1
- Learning phase 2 – Assignment 2 + Test 2
- Learning phase 3 – Assignment 3
Section C
You will find the exam preparation in section C. The section will include different exam preparation requirements based on the exam type you choose.
Paper exams
- You must complete the paper exam pre-check.
- Read through and understand the paper exam preparation instructions.
Online exams
- Read through and understand the online exam preparation instructions and exam day information.
- Complete the technical systems check.
- Complete the online exam preparation quiz.
Section D
This section is only available to students who will write the online exam. Here you will get:
- Access the online exam room
- A compulsory post-exam feedback activity to complete.
Who Should Complete ICB Digital Portfolio?
All students studying ICB courses must complete a digital portfolio. This includes:
- Classroom learners
- Distance learning students
- Student self-studying ICB courses
How Long Does A Portfolio Of Evidence (PoE) Take To Reach Me?
You will get access to your portfolio of evidence right after you pay your ICB annual registration fee and book your ICB exam. Since all portfolios are digital, you can get started as soon as you register with us.
What Is The Pass Mark For Digital Portfolios?
There are no pass requirements for your digital portfolio. But you must ensure that you pass all your assignments and tests to ensure that you are fully prepared for the finals. If you fail an assignment or test, it could be that you do not fully understand the concepts. So pass your coursework, and you will soon ace your exams.
How to Complete Your Digital Portfolio?
To complete your digital portfolio, you must use the latest version of Google Chrome. This will give you easy access to your PoE. After that you need to:
- Register on ICB Macci.
- Complete all sections in your PoE.
How Do I Know My Portfolio Is Complete?
You can check your progress on the ICB PoE checklist. It has a helpful progress bar that indicates in percentage (%) how much you have completed in your PoE. If the bar is green and shows 100%, it means that your PoE is complete.
What Is ICB Digital Portfolio Completion Deadline?
This is the deadline by which all ICB digital portfolios must be completed. It is one week before your final exam. You can find the completion deadline on the ICB timetable. If you do not complete your PoE by the deadline, you will not qualify for the final exams.
When And Where Do I Submit My ICB Assignments And Tests?
All assignments and PoE must be completed online on ICB Macci. Since all portfolios are digital, you will not need to physically take your PoE to the paper exams or submit it manually. It should be completed no later than one week before your finals.
What Is ICB Macci?
ICB Macci is the digital platform where you must complete your portfolio of evidence. Here your assignments will be auto-marked, and you can view your progress on the checklist.
ICB Macci Registration
You will be able to access ICB Macci immediately after paying your fees and entering an online exam, But you must ensure that you register as an ICB student first.
Macci Login
To log in to Macci, students must register with the ICB first. This includes creating a student profile and completing the learner registration page. Once complete, you will get a unique email address to access Macci as a first-time user.
Macci Online Exam
All students who choose to write their finals online will use Macci to access the online exam room. If you fail to meet the ICB completion deadline, you will not able to access the online exam room.
ICB Registration
To gain access to ICB Macci and your digital portfolio of evidence, use the easy-to-follow step to create a student profile and register as a student:
- Open Google Chrome.
- Go to the ICB website.
- Go to the student login.
- Click register.
- Complete the details on the form and click register.
After you click register, this will take you to the learner registration page. You must complete the following steps to complete the process of creating an ICB student profile:
- Learner information
- Contact details
- Learner specifics
- Demographic
- Confirmation
ICB Student Portal
Once you have created your student profile, you can complete all your administrative activities on the student portal:
- Register as an ICB student.
- Book an ICB exam.
- Update your personal information.
- Make secure payments.
- Print exam confirmations.
ICB Training Providers
Part of your registration and booking an exam is choosing where to study ICB courses. You must study ICB courses with a training provider since ICB is not a college. There are 500 ICB training providers to choose from in South Africa. The benefits of studying with a training provider include getting:
- Learning material
- Academic support
- A graduation ceremony
Colleges That Offer ICB Courses
You can choose a registered distance learning college to study ICB courses:
ICB Courses
After choosing where to study, you must choose the programme you want to study. There are three ICB courses available:
Accounting Courses
- Junior Bookkeeping Course
- Senior Bookkeeper Course
- Technical Financial Accounting National Diploma Course
- Certified Financial Accounting National Diploma Course
Business Management Courses
- Small Business Financial Management Course
- Office Admin Business Management Course
- Business Management Financial Accounting National Diploma Course
Office Administration Courses
- Junior Office Administration Course
- Higher Certificate Office Administration Course
- Office Administration Diploma Course
What Are The Entry Requirements For ICB Courses?
You need to be able to read and write in English. You also need to meet the requirements listed below:
| Course | Entry requirements |
| Accounting Courses | Grade 10 certificate |
| Business Management Courses | Grade 11 certificate |
| Office Administration Courses | Matric certificate or equivalent |
ICB 2023 Course Fees
Below you can find the registration fee, exam-related fees and costs of recognition of prior learning/exemption:
Registration Fee
| Annual student registration fee (no member benefits) | R430 |
Exam-related Fees
| Assessment fee for digital PoE (paper and online exam) | R785 |
| Assessment postponement fee per subject (paper and online exam) | R330 |
| Assessment late entry fee per subject (paper and online exams) | R560 |
| Assessment re-mark and examiners report per subject (paper and online exams) | R1200 |
| Private invigilator admin fee (prior approval required) | R2100 |
| Printed ICB programme certificate (including postage) | R400 |
| FASSET certificate reprint (including postage) T&Cs apply) | R400 |
| Workplace PoE assessments (learnerships) | R1450 |
Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL) Exemption Fees
| RPL/Exemption application fee | R510 |
| RPL/Exemption fee per subject (no PoE required) | R430 |
| RPL PoE fee per subject (PoE to be completed) | R995 |
ICB Qualification Equivalent
Each ICB course is equal to a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level:
Accounting Courses
| Course | NQF Level |
| Junior Accounting Course | NQF L3 |
| Senior Accounting Course | NQF L4 |
| National Diploma Course | NQF L5 |
| Certified Financial Accounting National Diploma Course | NQF L6 |
Business Management Courses
| Course | NQF Level |
| Small Business Financial Management Course | NQF L4 |
| Office Admin Business Management Course | NQF L5 |
| Business Management Financial Accounting National Diploma Course | NQF L6 |
Office Administration Courses
| Course | NQF Level |
| Junior Office Administration Course | NQF L5 |
| Higher Certificate Office Administration Course | NQF L5 |
| Office Administration Diploma Course | NQF L6 |
Where Should I Go After ICB?
From studying further to starting your career, there are many things you can do after completing your ICB qualification:
- Study further with ICB
- Get your degree
- Join a professional organisation
- Start your career
Study Further With ICB
ICB has various levels and qualifications, such as:
- National Certificate
- Higher Certificate
- Diploma
After completing your national certificate, you can progress to the higher levels. Complete your ICB studies, and you will earn your recognised national diploma.
Get Your Degree
After you achieve your Financial Accounting NQF Level 6 National Diploma, you can study further to get your degree with:
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
These accredited institutions will grant you up to six exemptions to kick-start your studies and achieve a higher qualification. You stand a chance to become a top management accountant or certified chartered accountant.
Join a Professional Organisation
ICB graduates can join professional bodies, such as:
You will get a designation, be able to network, get mentorship from experts and exclusive resources only available to members in the organisation.
Start Your Career
After graduation, you can start your career. Your ICB qualification allows you to get a job that is entry-level or learn quality skills in an internship. You can also start your own small business or freelance to earn extra income and expand your skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of ICB is to teach you valuable business and accounting skills. After completing your course, they will award you with a locally and internally recognised qualification.
No, you cannot study directly with ICB. You must study with an ICB training provider since the ICB is not a college. You will be able to enjoy academic support and get helpful study material to pass your course.
You can get all the helpful information you need on the ICB knowledge base. This includes:
- Blog articles
- Infographics
- Screenshots
- YouTube Videos
There is a wide range of useful information on topics including:
- ICB online exams
- ICB policies
- Paper and exams rules
- ICB exam rewrite and re-mark
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- ICB Macci
- Digital portfolio of evidence (PoE)
No, ICB exams are not open book. You are not allowed to have any material with you unless it is permitted by ICB. If you are caught with any study material or notes, you can be disqualified from the ICB exam.
To write the ICB online exam, you need to meet the ICB online exam technical requirements:
- Stable internet connectivity
- Hardware
- Software
Stable Internet Connectivity
- Fixed internet connection – network cable
- 5Mbps internet line speed
- Up to 5GB data to complete the exam
Hardware
- Desktop computer or laptop
- Webcam with a 1280×720 resolution
- 4GB ram
- Basic or scientific calculator
Software
- Windows 8 or 10 – Windows users
- Mac OSX Sierra – Mac users
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Office – MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Adobe Scan
Yes, ICB is a recognised qualification. This will help you stand a better chance of becoming employed, as recruiters know you have achieved practical skills to help you complete your duties. You also have the chance to find employment in South Africa and abroad since ICB qualifications are internationally recognised.
There are many job opportunities in different industries you can pursue with your ICB qualification:
- Accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Financial Manager
- Business Manager
- Project Manager
- Debtors Clerk
- Office Administrator
- Personal Assistant
To pass your ICB course, you need to get at least 50% in your ICB exam and a minimum of 60% as an overall mark.
You can request a rewrite or re-mark if you fail an ICB exam:
Rewrite
You can rewrite the exam you failed. All you need to do is:
- Make sure you register again for the next available exam as soon as you get your results.
- Pay the exam fees.
If it is within the academic year, you do not need to complete a new PoE for the subject.
Re-mark
When you request a re-mark, an ICB examiner will re-mark the exam you failed. They will issue a full report on how your marks were allocated.
- You must pay the remark fee of R1200.
- Apply for a re-mark within a month of getting your results.
