All Courses Offered by ICB

ICB courses are designed by the ICB to equip you with relevant knowledge and scarce skills that are highly valued in the workplace in and outside South Africa.

ICB Courses are designed by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and named after them. The ICB designed these courses for business purposes. When you study these courses, you gain business knowledge and skills. These consist of the following skills: 

  • Financial skills 
  • Accounting skills 
  • Administrative skills 
  • Business skills 
  • Management skills 

These are all the ICB Courses we offer: 

Why Should I Study An ICB Course?

You should study an ICB course because of the following reasons: 

What Can I Do With An ICB Qualification?

You can use an ICB Qualification to do the following: 

Study Further

You can use an ICB Qualification to study further. You can do this through a professional that recognises ICB. These bodies include the following: 

  • ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK)
  • CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK)
  • IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers, UK) 
  • IAAP (International Association of Accounting Professionals, UK)

These professional bodies are situated in the United Kingdom. If you enjoy travelling, this can be your chance to travel to the UK. 

OR 

You can continue your studies at Matric College. We have different more courses that you can study. These courses are: 

ICB Courses 

The ICB stands for the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). You can choose a different ICB Course. These courses enable you with scarce skills. Gaining another scarce skill qualification will make you a desirable candidate to employers. These are the ICB Courses we offer: 

NATED Courses 

You can study a NATED Course. These courses equip you with skills and knowledge that prepare you for the work environment. You will gain a qualification that employers value. These are the courses we offer: 

Short Courses 

You can study a Short Course. These courses enable you with skills that help you gain employment or open a business. These are the courses we offer:  

Find Employment

You can use an ICB Qualification to look for work. You will have a higher chance of getting employed based on the following: 

  • You have an accredited qualification 
  • You have the relevant knowledge 

You have scarce skills

Open A Business

An ICB Qualification can be used to open a business. ICB Courses focus on business skills and knowledge. This means you will be fully equipped to know how to open and run a business successfully. 

Having an ICB Qualification, skills and knowledge will also make investors trust you. They will want to invest in your business because you are educated, and they know you will be able to multiply their funds. 

Can I Study Directly Through ICB?

No, you can not study directly through the ICB. The ICB is not a training provider. Classes are not provided by them. They are only responsible for external assessments. They provide you with a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). This includes tests and assignments.   If you want to study an ICB Course, you can do it through the following: 

  • Distance learning 
  • Classroom 

Distance Learning

This is offered through distance learning colleges such as Matric College. You study from home where it is more comfortable for you. Apply and get registered with the college. They will send you the study material. You study at your own pace at your own time. This learning method is best if you are a busy person. 

Classroom

This is offered at a college. Classes are offered full-time, part-time and online. Study material is provided by the college. This learning method is best for anyone who would like a more hands-on approach to learning.

Are ICB Courses Accredited?

Yes, all ICB Courses are accredited. These courses are accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO). Accreditation is when a course is registered with a professional body. Accreditation is best because it helps you with the following: 

  • You earn a qualification that is accredited 
  • You earn a quality education 
  • You learn relevant knowledge and skills 
  • Employers value you more

Is ICB A Recognised Qualification?

Yes, ICB Qualifications are recognised in two places, which are: 

  • Internationally 
  • Nationally

Internationally

ICB Qualifications are recognised globally. This is because there are over 500 accredited training providers all over the world that offer ICB Courses. One of the countries that are known for recognising ICB Qualifications is the United Kingdom (UK).

There are professional bodies based in the UK where students who have ICB Qualifications can continue their studies there. These are the following: 

  • ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
  • CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
  • IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers)
  • IAAP (International Association of Accounting Professionals)

Nationally

All ICB qualifications are registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). This means the qualifications are recognised in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This gives recognition to ICB Qualifications in South Africa. If you have this qualification, you can study or find work in South Africa.

Application Process

Benefits Of Studying At Matric College

  • Study from any location 
  • Save money that would have been spent on transport 
  • Have your own study schedule 
  • Study at your own time and pace 
  • Get assistance from our tutors and Course Experts 
  • Reach out to us in times of emergency 
  • Get the study material from us 
  • Study while working 
  • Gain an accredited qualification and gain scarce skills 
  • Graduate after a course

Watch our CEO of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, discuss the reasons why you should study through distance learning

What Qualifications Do You Need To Be A Bookkeeper?

You need to have a Bookkeeping Qualification to become a Bookkeeper. You can study at Matric College for our ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate. This certificate will equip you with the following skills: 

  • Disclosing of profits 
  • Reconciling suppliers 
  • Record daily transactions 
  • Prepare tax forms
  • Transform books into trial balances

What Does A Bookkeeper Earn In South Africa?

The salary of a Bookkeeper is approximately R14, 826 per month in South Africa.

How Many Years Does It Take To Become A Financial Accountant?

It takes 12 to 36 months to become a Financial Accountant in South Africa. This is equivalent to one (1) to three (3) years. You can do this through Matric College. You can study our ICB Financial Accounting courses. Our courses provide qualifications that can help you work in the following careers:

  • Financial Accountant 
  • Senior Bookkeeper 
  • Management Accountant 
  • Assistant Accountant 
  • Tax Consultant
  • Credit Controller

Who Is The ICB?

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is a professional body that designed ICB Courses and also accredited them. The ICB is also an external examination board. They create assessments.

The ICB has been in the academic business for over 91 years. They have over 500 training providers who offer their courses and each one is accredited. The ICB provides courses that are accredited. This helps students gain relevant education.

Author: Mulisa Nethononda 
Editor: Kim Knowlden
Date Published: June 14, 2022