ICB used to offer (5) five study programmes. They no longer offer these two (2) ICB programmes:
- ICB Entrepreneurship
- ICB Public Sector Accounting
Students can still gain the necessary skills by studying one of (3) three ICB programmes
Here are the three (3) study programmes of the Institute Of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB):
- ICB Business Management Programme – This programme will be combined with the ICB Entrepreneurship programme
- ICB Office Administration Programme
- ICB Financial Accounting Programme – This programme will be combined with the ICB Public Sector Accounting programme
ICB Business Management Programme
The ICB Business Management Programme equips students with business and financial management best practices. Here are the courses that you will study in the Programme:
- Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
- Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
- Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma
Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
This is the introductory course in the ICB Business Management Programme. To qualify to study for this Course, here are the entry requirements:
- Grade 11 OR complete our ICB Bridging Course (Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate)
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be comfortable studying through distance learning
- Understand, read and write in English
Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
This is the intermediate course of the ICB Business Management Programme. To qualify for this Course, here are the entry requirements:
- Must have completed Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write in English
Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma
This is the final Course in the ICB Business Management Programme. To qualify for this Course, here are the entry requirements:
- You must have completed Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
- Able to study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
ICB Office Administration Programme
The ICB Office Administration Programme equips students with the skills and knowledge of Bookkeeping and Office Administration. Here are the courses that you will study in the Programme:
- Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
The Office Administration: ICB National Certificate is the foundation level of the three-course ICB Office Administration Programme. To qualify for this Course, here are the entry requirements:
- Be 16 or older to apply
- Matric Certificate OR Matric Equivalent Certificate
- Study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
The Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate is the intermediate level of the ICB Office Administration Programme. To qualify for this Course, here are the entry requirements:
- Must have completed the Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
- Study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
The Office Administration: ICB National Diploma is the final course of the ICB Office Administration Programme. To qualify for this course, here are the entry requirements:
- Must have completed the Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
- Study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
ICB Financial Accounting Programme
The ICB Financial Accounting Programme equips students with the skills and knowledge of Bookkeeping and Accounting. Here are the courses that you will study in the Programme:
- Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
- Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
- Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
The ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate is the first qualification in the ICB Financial Accounting Programme. To qualify for this course, here are the entry requirements:
- Grade 10 or Grade 10 Equivalent Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
The Bookkeeping: ICB FET (Further Education Training) Certificate, is the second qualification in the ICB Financial Accounting Programme. To qualify for this Course, here are the entry requirements:
- Must have completed the ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
ICB Technical Financial Accounting National Diploma is the third qualification in the ICB Financial Accounting Programme. To qualify for this course, here are the entry requirements:
- Successful completion of the ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
The Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma is the final Qualification in the ICB Financial Accounting Programme. To qualify for this course, here are the entry requirements:
- Must have completed the Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
What Is ICB?
ICB stands for Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. The Institute is an Independent External Examinations body. The main role of the ICB is to assess competency in the Programmes that they offer.
What this means is that they do not offer any tuition for the ICB Courses. That role is carried out by their approved Training Providers, who are all registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Matric College is a Training Provider of ICB Courses.
Why Should I Study An ICB Course?
Here are some of the reasons why you should study an ICB Courses:
- Courses are accredited
- Courses are recognised
- They are scarce skills courses
- Gain skills
- Work anywhere
- Work in any industry
Courses Are Accredited
ICB Courses are accredited. The courses are accredited by the following bodies:
- SAQA – South African Qualifications Authority
- DHET – Department of Higher Education and Training
- ICB – Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
- QCTO– Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Courses Are Recognised
ICB Courses are recognised by employers. They are also recognised by other professional bodies, either for membership or exemptions. Here are some of the professional bodies that recognise the ICB:
- 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
- SAIT – South African Institute of Tax Practitioners
- SAIBA – South African Institute Of Business Accountants
They Are Scarce Skills Courses
ICB Courses are scarce skills courses. What this means is that the skills and knowledge you gain when you study ICB Courses are in demand. With this demand, you will not spend a long time without securing employment when you finish your studies.
Scarce skills jobs also tend to pay above-average salaries.
Gain Skills
During the course of studying ICB Courses, here are some of the skills that you can gain:
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
Work Anywhere
With an ICB Qualification, you can work anywhere in the world. This is because ICB Qualifications are internationally recognised. An ICB Qualification gives you an opportunity to explore the world.
Work In Any Industry
All ICB Qualifications give you the opportunity to work in any industry. Every business needs someone to perform the following functions:
Can I Study Directly Through ICB?
No, you can not study directly through the ICB. You can only study ICB Courses through an approved training provider. Matric College is an approved training provider of the ICB. You will need to register with Matric College first before you register with the ICB.
How Do Register For ICB?
Before you register for ICB, you must first register with Matric College. This is because when you register with the ICB, you will need to indicate the college that you are studying your ICB Course with. To register with the ICB, follow these steps:
- Click here to register directly with ICB
- Fill in all the relevant details
- Click – Register
- You will be redirected to another page where you must fill in all the required personal information
- You will then be able to log in with your new details
What Career Opportunities Do I Have With ICB Qualifications?
Here is what you can do with ICB Qualifications:
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Where Can I Study An ICB Course?
You can study an ICB Course at Matric College. Matric College is a distance learning institution. With a distance learning college, you do not attend any classes. You will study in the comfort of your home or wherever you may feel comfortable. Here are ways that you can use to register at Matric College:
Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: August 15 , 2022