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ICB is an Independent External Examinations Body that offers accredited business, as well as management courses to contact, distance learning students.
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ICB

The Institute of Bookkeepers (ICB) is an independent external examination body that has created pathways for students to achieve credible business qualifications. Obtain valuable business skills and achieve your dreams fast!

How do ICB qualifications work

The ICB is not a college or training provider, which means they do not offer tuition or study material. To begin, students will have to register with a college or training provider and then register with the ICB in order to receive their Portfolio of Evidence.

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Assignments and Examinations

Portfolio of Evidence

Assessments are based on the submission of your Portfolio Of Evidence (PoE). You will receive a PoE per subject, and each one will include:

  • ICB Administration Guide
  • ICB Tests and Projects
  • Answer Books

For each subject you will have three assignments and two tests that are handled by your chosen training provider. The tests will be written at ICB approved assessment centres in South Africa. Your PoE will be handed in along  with your final exam and will contribute 30% towards your final mark.

Examinations

You will also be required to write a final exam for each subject. Results can be found on the Trainee Website as well as emailed to students, 7 weeks after the exam is written. Once a student has passed all subjects in a qualification, the qualification is awarded by the ICB and FASSET.

ICB Courses 

Each ICB programme consists of three to five level qualifications. Each course usually begins with a NQF Level 4 qualification which is equivalent to a Matric certificate. It is then followed by a NQF5 and NQF6 which once completed, you will have obtained your National Diploma. There are however programmes that begin with a NQF Level 3 or 5.

Below is a list of all the ICB programmes available: 

Benefits of ICB

Studying an ICB course has multiple benefits! Here are a few things you can do once you have achieved your ICB qualification: 

Take your qualification overseas –  ICB qualifications are internationally recognised and this means you can work abroad!

Get qualified fast – You can receive your first qualification within four months!

Competitive Edge – Get one up on your competitors! Employees usually give preference to candidates with ICB qualifications. 

Begin with Bellview

Bellview is a Distance Learning Institute that offers all five ICB courses. With Bellview, you can achieve your fully accredited and recognised qualification from wherever you are in South Africa. We are dedicated to giving ambitious professionals the best distance learning experience!

More benefits of studying with us: 

  • Study where and when it suits you
  • We offer the best service 
  • Receive engaging support 

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  1. Fill in the REGISTRATION form and we will get back to you 
  2. Call us toll-free: 0800 39 0027

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Author: Layla Theunissen

What you Need to Know About the ICB

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is an external examination board that has been in existence since 1931. They are a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO and offer accredited business courses that are available nationwide and is perfect if you want a qualification to be more employable.

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The ICB offers five streams of courses. These course programmes are Financial Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Office Administration, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship.

How are the Courses Presented?

The ICB does not present the courses themselves. They have 200 ICB accredited training providers from where you can study their courses. All training providers are registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). You have the option of joining a training a provider that presents the courses in a classroom or via distance learning because the ICB courses are setup in a way that makes both possible.

The courses are broken up into different qualifications and subjects. You also have a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) to complete and hand in when writing exam. This consist of three assignments and two tests. It is a way of proving you know the work and counts for 30% of your final mark.

How do the Exams Work?

The exams are external from your training provider and is done through the ICB alone. You sign up for your exam yourself via the ICB Learner Portal on their site. Here you can choose from a long list of venues where you want to write, as well as a date that suits you. The way you receive your results will depend on if you’re studying in class or via distance learning. In class students will receive their results through their training provider where distance learning can go look on the Learner Portal for their results or get it through email.

Why Should I Study an ICB Course?

Studying an ICB course has many advantages. One of the advantages are that the courses are accredited and that you get your first qualification after only six months. Another advantage is the fact they are internationally recognised. This means that you are employable across the globe with an ICB qualification. You also have the opportunity of applying for professional membership that you can add to your CV. You can register with the ICBA, South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT), The South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA), International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB), and International Association of Accounting Professionals (IAAP).

Where do I Sign up?

The first order of business is that you have to sign up and register with your chosen training provider first. They will help you with the necessary steps there. After that they’re going to send you to the ICB site where you have to register on the Learner Portal and sign up for all your subjects. When this is done your PoE is sent to you. You can then start studying and better your future. What are you waiting for? Go sign up!

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