The ICB offers qualifications under the following study programmes:
ICB Business Management
With this programme will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to run and manage a business. You will learn a bit about everything that makes up a business. Every aspect that makes a business function profitably. Here is what you will learn
- Business management
- Financial management
- Legal practice
- Human resource
- Computer skills
- Ecommerce
- Global business
ICB Office Administration
Under the Office Administration Programme, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge of how to efficiently run a business office. With this programme, you will be able to in any organisation or department. You will also be introduced to how to keep the books of accounts.
ICB Financial Accounting
With the Financial Accounting Programme, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting. You will learn the following:
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Accounting
- Financial management
- Income tax
- PAYE
- Reporting standards
- Corporate strategy
Which Qualifications Are Offered By The ICB?
What you have to bear in mind is that the ICB Courses build on each other. This means that you can not study the next course before you finish the previous one in each programme. Here are the qualifications that are offered by the ICB:
Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
Study Further
After completing the Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate qualification, you can continue with this programme by completing the following courses:
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate qualification, here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Administrator
- Human Resources Clerk
- Sales Assistant
- Junior Bookkeeper
- Customer Care Assistant
- Offline Manager
Office Administration - Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study this programme further by completing the following course:
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
qualification here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Senior Office Administrator
- Secretary
- Human Resources Administrator
- Labour Relations Officer
- Office Manager
Financial Accounting - Business Management: ICB National Diploma
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study other ICB programmes or study with other bodies like CIMA and ACCA where you can get exemptions.
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Qualification Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Office Administrator
- Human Resource Administrator
- Office Manager
- Sales Manager
- Finance Administrator
- Marketing Administrator
Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study this programme further by completing the following courses:
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Office Administration: ICB National Certificate qualification here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Front Office Clerk
- Office Clerk
- Junior Administrator
- Human Resources Assistant
- Receptionist
Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study this programme further by completing the following course:
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate qualification, here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Senior Office Administrator
- Secretary
- Office Manager
- Human Resources Administrator
- Labour Relations Administrator
- Office Manager
- Office Administration Assistant
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study other ICB programmes or study with other bodies like CIMA and ACCA where you can get exemptions.
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Office Administration: ICB National Diploma qualification here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Secretary
- Office Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Labour Relations Administrator
- General Manager
- Sales Manager
- Administration Manager
Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
After completing this qualification, you can study this programme further by completing the following courses:
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study this programme further by completing the following courses:
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate qualification, here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Junior Bookkeeper
- Accounts Clerk
- Reconciliation clerk
- Payroll Clerk
- Accounts Clerk
- Accounts Assistant
Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study this programme further by completing the following courses:
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate qualification, here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Senior Bookkeeper
- Junior Accountant
- Assistant Accountant
- Credit Controller
- Account clerk
- Payroll clerk
Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study this programme further by completing the following course:
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma qualification, here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Technical Financial Accountant
- Financial Manager
- Financial Services Manager
- Accounting Technician
- Tax Technician
Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
Here is what you can do with this ICB Qualification:
- Study further
- Look for employment opportunities
Study Further
After completing this qualification, you can study other ICB programmes or study with other bodies like CIMA and ACCA where you can get exemptions.
Look For Employment Opportunities
With this Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma qualification, here are some of the careers that you can consider:
- Financial Accountant
- Tax Practitioner
- Tax Consultant
- Management Accountant
- Assistant Manager
- Accounting Officer
How Hard Are ICB Courses?
ICB Courses can be very easy to study. Here are a few tips that you can follow:
- Set up a realistic study timetable
- Stick to your study timetable
- Make sure where you study is peaceful and comfortable
- Read widely
- Prepare for your assignments well
- Write your assignments and tests in time
- Always interact with your tutor
- Ask questions
- Prepare for your exams well in advance
- Get exam tips from matric College
- Write your exams
- Pass your exams
- Receive your certificate from FASSET
Are ICB courses recognised?
Yes, ICB Courses are recognised. The following recognised ICB Courses:
- Employers
- Local and international
- Accreditors
- South African Qualification Authority
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
- Institute of Certified Bookkeeper
- Department of Higher Education and Training
- Other professional bodies
- 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
Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date: June 13, 2022