500
ICB-Accredited Providers
50,000
Student Exams Annually
15,000
Students Every Year
25,000
Successful Qualifications Over The Last 5 Years
About the ICB
We are an Independent External Examination Body for Accredited Business Qualifications in Southern Africa since 1931, focusing on Financial Accounting, Business Management and Office Administration.
Our role is to create pathways for students to obtain valuable business studies skills for employment that are endorsed by credible Business Qualifications.
As an appointed Quality Assurance Partner for QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations), we are authorized to conduct examinations on a number of Registered Qualifications that are on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework).
All our training providers are accredited colleges who are registered with DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training). These colleges offer anything from accounting courses and bookkeeping courses to business management courses.
We are also a proud member of the Cape Chamber of Commerce.
How our Programmes Work
We offer NQF Accredited Business Qualifications focusing on Financial Accounting, Business Management and Office Administration. These qualifications are broken down into subjects, which are entered and examined individually. The ICB provides a (PoE) Portfolio of Evidence for each subject.
This PoE includes 3 assignments and 2 tests and is completed by the student during their study phase. Each PoE is submitted and assessed together with a final exam. Once a student has passed all subjects in a qualification, the qualification is awarded by the ICB and FASSET.
The ICB is not a training provider or a college, which means we do not provide tuition, support or study material. We only do external assessments. Students first register with their Training Provider, and then register with the ICB to receive their PoE, which are then completed and submitted.
We can proudly say that we have successfully graduated more than 25 000 students over the last 5 years!
GETTING STARTED IN 4 EASY STEPS
Discover which Accredited Business Qualification is right for you and what subjects to start with.
Are you a full time student, working and want to study part time, or study online via a distance learning college?
Find an accredited college with classroom tuition or a distance college for correspondence learning.
Registration and exam enrollment – what steps to follow and how a PoE and the final exam works.
THE ICB’S 3 STUDY PROGRAMMES
Every business needs someone to manage their books
Want to be able to offer indispensable bookkeeping and accounting skills, or become an accountant someday? The Financial Accounting Programme is for you! This accounting course will equip you with knowledge and practical skills in bookkeeping, financial accounting, income tax, financial management, reporting standards, corporate strategy, management accounting and research. This is our highest accounting qualification.
Learn how to make a business succeed!
The Business Management Programme is just the ticket if you have ambitions of managing a business and its finances. Good business management is vitally important for a company’s commercial success. You will learn about business and financial management best practices, office and legal practice, human resource management, computer literacy, global business strategy and research methods in commerce. Sounds like something you would enjoy? Then the business management course is for you.
Be an indispensable all-rounder
The Office Administration Programme is perfect for those of you who want to learn a little bookkeeping and a lot of all-round office knowledge. By learning about all the elements that contribute to a smooth-running office, you’ll be able to help out in just about any department.
HOW DO OUR STUDENTS RATE US?
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I have had an excellent service, whether it's with queries or i need more info, i always get a speedy response, at times even after hours. ICB is a professional body.
tommy bhunu
30th August 2022reliable.ICB support. so much helpful in reminding the dates and sharing important information needed to access the goals as an ICB student. 🌎 keep on overwhelming the entire world.
Confidence Sambo
26th August 2022 -
Dear Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) I would like to thank you for the professional manner in which you dealt with my recent query. I am especially pleased with the manner in which Tarryn Carelse handled my query and that the matter has been resolved. Best wishes David
DAVID SNELL
18th August 2022Thank you so much for the opportunity on my Bookkeeping Cause. You are amazing, I would definitely recommend to anyone to study with ICB.
Sibongile Tshabalala
18th August 2022 -
I receive excellent service from ICB and would recommend to anybody who want to study further. They are walking with me every step of the way to improve myself with further studies, which may lead to better opportunities for the future.
Jerine Rademeyer
2nd August 2022I was a distance learner. And nervous when I first started. The team at ICB were so helpful, took their time to explain and sent any information I needed. Sooth with application. No delays or issues. My POE were delivered on time and venues were always ready. What a great experience, can't wait to study again with you guys. Thanks ICB. Such a great experience that I am encouraged and encourage others to study
Jasmine Seou
14th July 2022
WHAT MAKES ICB PROGRAMMES SO SUCCESSFUL?
A unique study methodology gives you the best chance at succeeding.
Studying on your terms allows you to fit your studies around your life.
Regular exams provides flexibility in how frequently you do final exams.
Modular programmes makes completing your qualification achievable.
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