The ICB, or the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, is an external examination board since 1931. They provide accredited business courses and are also a Quality Assurance Partner of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO).
What Courses do They Offer?
They offer five different streams of qualifications. These are Financial Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Office Administration, Business Management and Entrepreneurship. Below is a breakdown of all the courses.
Financial Accounting Programme
This course is aimed at people that want to become an accountant or bookkeeper. It teaches you all the ins and outs of bookkeeping, financial accounting, income tax, financial management, reporting standards, corporate strategy, management accounting, and research.
National Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF 3)
This course takes 12 months to complete. To begin the course you only need Grade 10. The course also assumes that you have no prior accounting knowledge so even beginners can pass this with great success.
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
- Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
- Computerised Bookkeeping
- Business Literacy
Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF 4)
This course takes six months to complete. To begin this course you need to have completed the National Certificate: Bookkeeping.
- Financial Statements
- Cost and Management Accounting
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF 5)
This course takes six months to complete. The entrance requirement for this course is the Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping.
- Income Tax Returns
- Business Law and Accounting Control
National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF 6)
This course takes 12 months to complete. The entrance requirement for this course is the National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting.
- Corporate Strategy
- Management Accounting Control Systems
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
- Research Theory and Practice
Office Administration Programme
This course is perfect for people who wish to gain bookkeeping and office knowledge. This course will give you the skills to be able to work the admin of any department comfortably.
Certificate: Office Administration (NQF 5)
This course takes 18 months to complete. The entrance requirement for this course is Matric or equivalent.
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
- Business Literacy
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Business & Office Administration 1
- Marketing Management and Public Relations
- Business Law and Administrative Practice
Higher Certificate: Office Administration (NQF 5)
This course takes nine months to complete. The entrance requirement for this course is the Certificate: Office Administration.
- Business & Office Administration 2
- HR Management and Labour Relations
- Economics
Diploma: Office Administration (NQF 6)
This course takes nine months to complete. The entrance requirement for this course is the Higher Certificate: Office Administration.
- Financial Statements
- Business and Office Administration 3
- Management
Public Sector Accounting Programme
This is the course for you if you wish to work in finance and government agencies. You will learn all the accounting practices that are done in the public sector, as well as the laws surrounding them.
National Certificate: Public Sector Accounting (NQF 4)
This course takes 12 months to complete. The entrance requirement for this course is Grade 11.
- Bookkeeping and Trial Balance
- Computerised Bookkeeping
- Business Literacy
- Public Accounting Administration
Diploma: Public Sector Accounting (NQF 5)
This course takes 12 months to complete. The entrance requirement is the National Certificate: Public Sector Accounting.
- Financial Statements
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Business Law and Accounting Control
- Technical Public Accounting
National Certificate: Financial Accounting (NQF 6)
This course takes 12 months to complete. The entrance requirement is the Diploma: Public Sector Accounting.
- Corporate Strategy
- Management Accounting Control Systems
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
- Research Theory and Practice
Entrepreneurship Programme
This is the perfect course for people who have dreams of starting their own businesses. It teaches you everything of business as well as developing ideas into reality.
National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management (NQF 4)
This course takes nine months to complete. The entrance requirement is Grade 11.
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
- Business Literacy
- Entrepreneurship 1
Higher Certificate: Office Administration (NQF 5)
This course takes 15 months to complete. The entrance requirement for this course is the National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management.
- Financial Statements
- Marketing Management and Public Relations
- HR Management and Labour Relations
- Office and Legal Practice
- Entrepreneurship 2
National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF 6)
This course takes 12 months to complete. The entrance requirement for this course is the Higher Certificate: Office Administration.
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
- Research Theory and Practice
- Financial Management and Control
- Entrepreneurship 3
Business Management Programme
This is perfect for anyone who wants to manage businesses and understand their finances. This will teach you everything you need to know.
National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management (NQF 4)
This course takes you nine months to complete. The entrance requirement is Grade 11.
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
- Business Literacy
- Business Management 1
Higher Certificate: Office Administration (NQF 5)
This course takes you 15 months to complete. The entrance requirement is the National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management.
- Financial Statements
- Marketing Management and Public Relations
- HR Management and Labour Relations
- Office and Legal Practice
- Business Management 2
National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF 6)
This course takes you 12 months to complete. The entrance requirement is the Higher Certificate: Office Administration.
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
- Research Theory and Practice
- Business Management 3
- Financial Management and Control
How do I Register?
To start an ICB course you first have to register with the training provider of your choice. After this you register on the ICB Learner Portal for your course. After this step you will be mailed your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). Your PoE consists of three assignments and two tests to be completed at home and handed in when you write your exam.
You also register yourself for your exams on the Learner Portal. Here you choose a date and venue that suits you best.
Register today and start studying!
