These are the qualifications you need to study for the ICB Office Administration Programme:
You must also meet the following requirements to study the ICB Office Administration courses:
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
What Subjects Are Needed For Office Administration?
You do not need to have any specific subjects to study the ICB Office Administration course at Matric College. You only need a Matric Certificate or a Matric Equivalent Qualification. The course will equip you with every background knowledge you need.
Watch Our CEO, Jan Badenhorst, Discuss The Different Subjects For Each ICB Office Administration Course
How Long Is An Office Administration Course?
It takes 12 to 36 months to complete the ICB Office Administration Programme.
What Is ICB Office Administration?
ICB Office Administration is a course designed by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). The course equips students with Office skills that prepare them for the workplace. The term Office Administration refers to how a company is operated daily.
Which Course Is Best In Administration?
The ICB Office Administration Courses are best. This is because of the following:
- The course is Accredited
- The course is Recognised
- Transferable skills
- Important skills
- Scarce skills
Accredited
The ICB Office Administration course is accredited by the ICB and the QCTO. Accreditation means that the course is registered with a professional body. This is important because it ensures that students obtain an education that is quality. Employers are some of the people who value accredited courses. This means you increase your chances of finding employment through this course.
Recognised
The ICB Office Administration course is recognised nationally and internationally. This means you can further your studies or find employment in South Africa and abroad. You can build a successful career anywhere you want.
Transferable Skills
The ICB Office Administration course equips you with administrative skills. These skills are transferable across a variety of careers. You can use them to move from an Office Administration field to a Management field. You can find work as an Office Manager, Management Assistant or other management career positions.
Important Skills
The ICB Office Administration course equips you with office skills. These skills are important in any office setting. This creates more career opportunities for you. You can use your skills in different companies. If you miss one career opportunity, you can find another one.
Scarce Skills
The ICB Office Administration course is a scarce skills qualification. Very few people have these skills in South Africa. By obtaining this qualification, you increase your chances of finding employment.
Watch Our CEO, Jan Badenhorst, Discuss Scarce Skills
Where Can I Study Office Administration?
You can study the ICB Office Administration courses at Matric College. We offer the courses through distance learning. You study from anywhere you want, including home. We offer you assistance in your studies as you study from home. Our assistance includes:
- Tutors
We have tutors to assist with your course studies from Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm. You can contact them through calls, email and WhatsApp.
- Study material
We provide the study material. We send this to you 5 to 7 days after your registration process.
- Course Experts
We have Course Experts to assist you with any information you need regarding the course you chose. Our course experts are well-trained in their fields.
- Red Alert forms
We have forms that you can fill out when you need urgent assistance.
- Support Team
Our Support Team is available to assist you with any urgent requests you have.
Benefits Of Studying At Matric College
- You will study from home
- You can save transport money
- You set your study sessions
- You study at the pace that you prefer
- You gain accredited qualifications
- You can study while you work
- You get study assistance
Why Do You Choose The Office Administration Course?
You choose the ICB Office Administration course for different reasons, such as :
- It is accredited
- It is recognised
However, the most important factors should be passion and interest. You should choose the course because you will enjoy doing it. This is how you will study the qualification and pass in time. Below is a list of questions you can answer to see why you want to choose the ICB Office Administration course:
- Do you think of an office setting when you think about where you want to work?
- Do you want to make a difference through this career?
- Can you work while being supervised?
- Are you naturally organised?
- Do you have good communication skills?
- Can you manage a group of people?
- Are you passionate about growth?
- Can you work efficiently in Office Administration even if you are not paid well?
If you have answered yes to four or more of these questions, you should study the ICB Office Administration Course. You are choosing the course for the right reasons.
What Are The Benefits Of Studying Office Administration?
- You will learn office skills that are essential in all workplaces
- You will be able to move from one career to another
- You can choose to work in government, education, or other office departments
- You are a valuable candidate with Office Administration skills
What Can I Do With A Certificate In Office Administration?
You can use the ICB Office Administration Certificate to find employment. You can find employment and work as:
- Office Manager – R 17 846 Per month
- Assistant Manager – R 10 128 Per month
- Office Administrator – R 9 110 Per month
- Administrative Clerk – R 7 894 Per month
- Personal Assistant – R 10 975 Per month
- Receptionist – R 6 006 Per month
The more experience you gain, the higher the salary you earn. However, companies are different, you may find entry-level careers that pay high salaries because the employer values the qualification you have.
Who Is A Good Administrator?
A good Office Administrator does the following:
- Arrives to work early
- Meets deadlines
- Can multitask exceptionally well
- Performs extra office work
- Ensures the office supplies are available
- Checks on the staff
- Communicates well with the staff
- Makes good suggestions
- Has a positive energy
- Learns fast from their mistakes
- Updates the manager on new events
- Trains junior staff well
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: April 8, 2022