Ember Academy

Ember Academy is a fully accredited college that offers a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses that you can study through distance learning

Ember Academy is a fully accredited college that is partnered with Matric College, and other reputable distance learning colleges. Ember Academy offers a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses that you can study through distance learning. 

Ember Academy aims to give their students the best possible learning experience. The founders of Ember Academy have been in the industry of distance learning for many years, and they understand the struggles that students face when studying through distance learning. 

This is why Ember Academy offers support to their students, so you can get assistance with your studies when you need it.

Courses At Ember Academy

Ember Academy offers a range of different courses to suit a variety of needs. No Ember Academy courses require Matric to apply, so you can study any course at Ember Academy, as long as you are 16 or older, and understand, read, and write in English.

The different types of courses offered at Ember Academy are:

  • ICB Courses
  • CIMA Courses
  • Short Courses

ICB Courses

ICB Courses come in three streams of study, and are designed by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). The ICB is recognised worldwide, which means that their courses are also recognised worldwide, so you can apply to work anywhere in the world with an ICB Qualification.

ICB Courses also do not require you to have your Matric to apply, so you can study these courses even if you do not have your Matric. The three streams of study you can choose from are:

Study Stream

Entry Requirement

Examples of Equivalents

Financial Accounting

Grade 10 or equivalent

  • National Certificate (Vocational) Level 2

Business Management

Grade 11 or equivalent

  • National Certificate (Vocational) Level 3
  • ICB National Certificate in Bookkeeping

Office Administration

Matric (National Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate (Amended)) or a Matric Equivalent Certificate

  • National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
  • ICB FET Certificate in Bookkeeping
  • ICB National Certificate in Small Business Financial Management

Financial Accounting

Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
QualificationICB National Certificate
 3
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number58375
Credits120
Entry RequirementsGrade 10 or equivalent 
Subjects 
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
  • Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns (PMSR)
  • Computerised Bookkeeping (CPBK)
  • Business Literacy (BUSL)
Career Options
  • Junior Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Clerk
  • Payroll Clerk
  
Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
QualificationFET Certificate
NQF Level4
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number58376
Credits130
Entry RequirementsBookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
Subjects 
  • Financial Statements (FNST)
  • Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT)
Career Options
  • Senior Bookkeeper
  • Junior Accountant
  • Assistant Accountant
  
Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma 
QualificationNational Diploma
NQF Level5
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number36213
Credits251
Entry RequirementsBookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
Subjects 
  • Income Tax Returns (ITRT)
  • Business Law and Accounting Control (BLAC)
Career Options
  • Technical Financial Accountant
  • Accounting Technician
  • Tax Technician
  
Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
QualificationNational Diploma
NQF Level6
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number20366
Credits280
Entry RequirementsTechnical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
Subjects 
  • Corporate Strategy (CRPS)
  • Management Accounting Control Systems (MACS)
  • Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF)
  • Research Theory and Practice (by short dissertation; topic: Financial Accounting) (RTAP)
Career Options
  • Financial Accountant
  • Tax Practitioner
  • Tax Consultant

Business Management

Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
QualificationNational Certificate
NQF Level4
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number48736
Credits120
Entry RequirementsGrade 11 or Equivalent Certificate (Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate)
Subjects 
  • Business Management 1 (BMT1)
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
  • Business Literacy (BUSL)
Career Options
  • Junior Researcher
  • Junior Analyst
  • Sales Assistant
  
Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
QualificationHigher Certificate
NQF Level5
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number23619
Credits240
Entry RequirementsSmall Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
Subjects 
  • Office and Legal Practice (OLPR)
  • Business Management 2 (BMT2)
  • Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR)
  • Financial Statements (FNST)
  • Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR)
Career Options
  • Senior Office Administrator
  • General Office Manager
  • Customer Service Manager
  
Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma
QualificationNational Diploma
NQF Level6
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number20366
Credits280
Entry RequirementsOffice Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
Subjects 
  • Business Management 3 (BMT3)
  • Financial Management and Control (FMCL)
  • Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF)
  • Research Theory and Practice (by short dissertation, topic: Business Management) (RTAP)
Career Options
  • Accounting Officer
  • Business Manager
  • Business Advisor

Office Administration

Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
QualificationNational Certificate
NQF Level5
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number23618
Credits120
Entry RequirementsMatric or Matric Equivalent Certificate (Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate or Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate)
Subjects 
  • Business and Office Administration 1 (BOA1)
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
  • Business Literacy (BUSL)
  • Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR)
  • Business Law and Administrative Practice (BLAP)
  • Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT)
Career Options
  • Junior Office Administrator
  • Receptionist
  • Office Assistant
  
Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
QualificationHigher Certificate
NQF Level5
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number23619
Credits240
Entry RequirementsOffice Administration: ICB National Certificate
Subjects 
  • Business and Office Administration 2 (BOA2)
  • Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR)
  • Economics (ECON)
Career Options
  • Senior Office Administrator
  • General Office Manager
  • Labour Relations Administrator
  
Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
QualificationNational Diploma
NQF Level6
Accredited byICB & QCTO
SAQA ID Number35958
Credits360
Entry RequirementsOffice Administration: ICB Higher Certificate 
Subjects 
  • Business and Office Administration 3 (BOA3)
  • Financial Statements (FNST)
  • Management (MGMT)
Career Options
  • Office Manager
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Administrative Manager

CIMA Courses

CIMA offers Business Accounting Courses that are designed and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). CIMA is also recognised internationally, so you can apply for work all over the world with a CIMA qualification. 

There are four levels of CIMA Business Accounting: 

  • Business Accounting: CIMA Certificate Level
  • Business Accounting: CIMA Operational Level
  • Business Accounting: CIMA Managerial Level
  • Business Accounting: CIMA Strategic Level

CIMA Courses also do not require you to have completed Matric to apply. The only requirements you must meet are: 

  • You must be 16 or older
  • You must be able to understand, read, and write in English
  • You must have taken Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) in school before you left
Business Accounting: CIMA Certificate Level
QualificationNational Certificate
NQF Level5
Accredited byThe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
SAQA ID Number24418
Credits120
Entry Requirements
  • Be 16 years or older
  • Have had pure maths as a school subject
  • Be able to read and write in English
Subjects 
  • Fundamentals of Business Economics
  • Fundamentals of Management Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Business Law
Career Options
  • Business Manager
  • Management Accountant
  • Business Analyst
  
Business Accounting: CIMA Operational Level
QualificationNational Diploma
NQF Level6
Accredited byThe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
SAQA ID Number24406
Credits240
Entry RequirementsBusiness Accounting: CIMA Certificate Level
Subjects 
  • Managing Finance in a Digital World
  • Financial Reporting
  • Management Accounting
  • Operational Case Study
  • Operational Gateway
Career Options
  • Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Financial Manager
  
Business Accounting: CIMA Managerial Level
QualificationAdvanced Diploma
NQF Level6
Accredited byThe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
SAQA ID Number24406
Credits240
Entry RequirementsBusiness Accounting: CIMA Operational Level
Subjects 
  • Managing Performance
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Management Case Study
  • Managerial Gateway
Career Options
  • Business Analyst
  • Management Accountant
  • Accounts Assistant
  
Business Accounting: CIMA Strategic Level
QualificationProfessional Qualification: Chartered Management Accountant
NQF Level7
Accredited byThe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
SAQA ID Number20400
Credits390
Entry RequirementsBusiness Accounting: CIMA Managerial Level
Subjects 
  • Strategic Management
  • Financial Strategy
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Case Study
  • Strategic Gateway
Career Options
  • Debtors Clerk
  • Business Manager
  • Chief Financial Officer

Short Courses

Ember Academy also offers a variety of Short Courses that do not require you to have your Matric to apply. All you need is to be 16 or older, and be able to understand, read, and write in English.

Are you interested in studying through distance learning? Looking for courses to study without Matric? Check out the full range of Ember Academy courses: 

Contact Ember Academy

If you want to contact Ember Academy directly, you can do so using the details below.

Student Recruitment

Location: 

  • 440 Hilda Street
  • Standard Plaza, 5th Floor
  • Hatfield
  • Pretoria 

Landline for Sales: 012 740 2350

Student Support

Location: 

  • Unit 53B, Mega Park
  • C/o Peter Barlow Drive & Robert Sobukwe Road
  • Bellville South, 7530

Landline for support: 0800 39 00 27

What Have We Learned?

  • Ember Academy is a fully accredited distance learning college
  • Ember Academy offers both accredited and non-accredited courses
  • No courses at Ember Academy require Matric to apply

Author: Chloe Bydawell
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: September 14, 2022