The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is an organisation that provides accredited qualifications in areas such as management, administration, bookkeeping, and accounting.

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning  offers the following ICB courses available for you to study:

• Business Management courses
• Office Administration courses
• Bookkeeping and Accounting courses

No, you do not need Matric to study ICB courses. Bellview offers the following ICB courses, you can start with no Matric:

• Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate (Grade 10 or Equivalent Certificate)
• Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate (Grade 11 or Equivalent Certificate)

Bellview’s ICB courses vary in length, and are determined by the course you choose to study.

ICB Business Management courses typically take about 60 months to complete.

ICB Office Administration courses typically take about 88 months to complete.

ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting courses typically take about 68 months to complete.

Yes, ICB courses are recognised internationally as they meet the internationally set educational standards to ensure quality education.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers provides students with accredited and recognised qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting, and business.

No, there is no relation between ICB Diplomas and the entry requirements for university.

An ICB National Diploma is on an NQF level 06.

Most ICB programmes have 3 courses that start at an NQF 4 with the final course being an NQF 6. Some ICB programmes have 4 courses and start at an NQF 3.

The good news is that you don’t need to go to university to become a bookkeeper, as most professionals are qualified at diploma or certificate level. And whilst you can land an entry role without the relevant qualifications, employers will usually expect you to have knowledge of standard bookkeeping practices.

All ICB course providers are accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

The ICB, Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, is the world’s biggest bookkeeping institution. With a worldwide membership of over 150 000 affiliates.

FASSET issues the ICB National Qualifications. You will also receive a programme completion certificate from the ICB.

Yes. ICB Courses are both nationally and internationally recognised.

According to payscale a Bookkeeper makes R178,501 per year.

The different ICB courses you can study include:

• Bookkeeping and Accounting courses
• Office Administration courses
• ICB Business Management courses

When studying an ICB course, you are ensured a high quality learning experience. These courses are also recognized internationally, so you can use your qualification anywhere in the world to apply for job opportunities. Employers also hold these accredited qualifications in high regard, so you will be more employable.

Matric is on an NQF level 04.

You can start the following ICB courses without having a matric certificate:

• Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate (Matric Equivalent)
• Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
• Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate (Matric Equivalent)

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) mainly focuses on bookkeeping courses and qualifications. While the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) mainly focuses on accounting qualifications.

Yes, it is. Bookkeeping is in demand which means that if you study a bookkeeping course, you have a higher chance of securing a good job. Bookkeepers are important in the business world as they record the financial health of businesses.

If you wish to study an ICB course, then you can register at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning. Bellview offers the following accredited ICB courses:

• ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting
• ICB Business Management
• ICB Office Administration

To become a bookkeeper, you will have to enroll in the ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting courses. The following bookkeeping courses are available at Bellview:

• Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
• Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate

No, you cannot. It is recommended that you register with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning to receive all the help and guidance you might need from a student support system, to ensure you pass your ICB course.

Yes, it does. NSFAS will fund ICB courses that are completed part-time, in a public higher education institution. If you are unsure if you qualify for the NSFAS bursary, you can still apply as long as you are studying in a public institution.

No, you do not. To register for the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate, you will need to have a Grade 10 Certificate. To register for the Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate, you will need to have a Grade 11 Certificate.

Yes, they can. Bookkeepers will typically need the right online software and tools, and an internet connection to work from home.

Unisa will not automatically give you credits for your ICB subjects but they will evaluate your application on the basis of Recongnition of Prior Learning.

This is what you can do with your ICB qualification:

• Apply for jobs in your chosen career
• Further your studies by registering for another ICB course

If you are interested in studying ICB courses, you can apply at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning in the following methods:

• Speak to a course specialist
• Call us on our toll-free number at 080 039 0027
• WhatsApp us at 065 656 9818

ICB courses have various course durations. The shortest ICB course is 12 months long and the longest can take up to 36 months.

The average salary of a Business Manager, according to payscale, is R 34 756 per month.

For more information, you can contact our course specialist.

The most popular accounting jobs are:

• Auditor
• Information and Technology Accountant
• Senior Financial Analyst
• Forensic Accountant
• Managerial Accountant

Yes, ICB courses offer financial and various administrative skills that are in demand in South Africa. Having these in-demand skills will increases your opportunities to find employment.

Independent Study (Self Study) is possible but we DO NOT recommend this route. The ICB is an external examining body only and offers no student support or graduation.

ICB Stands for Institute Of Certified Bookkeepers.

No, students do not receive student cards from the ICB. They only receive student numbers.