ICB Office Admin Distance Learning short courses

Office Admin Short Courses

Are you interested in Office Admin and looking for short courses? Short courses cover a really large range of subjects, and can usually be completed within 3 months to a year. Here is a list of Office Admin short courses that you can study:
  • Business and Office Administration 1
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  • Business Literacy
  • Marketing Management and Public Relations
  • Business Law and Administrative Practice
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Business and Office Administration 2
  • Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
  • Economics
  • Business and Office Administration 3
  • Financial Statements
  • Management
You can do any ICB single subject as a short course. Then get credit for the subjects you have passed when you wish to complete a complete qualification in the future.  

The ICB Office Administration Program Structure

Here is a list showing you now the single subject short courses suit the complete qualifications and into the total learning programme for ICB Office Admin:  

Foundation Level

Registered qualification

Certificate: Office Administration  

NQF Level

NQF L5 – SAQA ID 23618, overall credits: 120  

Subjects

  1. Business and Office Administration 1 (BOA1).
  2. Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB).
  3. Business Literacy (BUSL).
  4. Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR).
  5. Business Law and Administrative Practice (BLAP).
  6. Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT).
 

Intermediate Level.

Registered qualification.

Higher Certificate: Office Administration.  

NQF Level.

NQF L5 – SAQA ID 23619, total cumulative credits: 240.  

Subjects.

  1. Business and Office Administration 2 (BOA2).
  2. Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR).
  3. Economics (ECON).
 

Advanced Level.

Diploma.

Office Administration.  

NQF Level

NQF L6 – SAQA ID 35958, overall cumulative credits: 360.  

Subjects.

  1. Business and Office Administration 3 (BOA3).
  2. Financial Statements (FNST).
  3. Management (MGMT).
 

ICB Office Admin Program.

Be an indispensable all-rounder.

This programme is perfect for those of you who wish to discover a little bookkeeping, and a lot of all-round office understanding. By finding out about all the aspects that add to a smooth-running office, you’ll have the ability to assist in almost any department.  

Increase your understanding and your obligations.

As you work your way through this programmes 12 subjects, you’ll go up from the Foundation Level through the Intermediate and eventually to the Advanced Level– and accomplish their associated NQF qualifications. This programme is a fantastic option if you wish to help any company run in an arranged method. The understanding you get in each succeeding qualification builds on the last, permitting you to take on the key functions and increased responsibility in your office.  

The entrance criteria for ICB office Admin courses.

You can enter the ICB office Admin programs if you have passed Grade 12. The ICB likewise recognise other training you have done, your work experience and your age, as elements to think about when you get entry. You have to be able to understand the study product, which is in English. The ICB courses begin at a very basic level, so regarding make them accessible to students from various instructional backgrounds. Frequently students who left school, can do the ICB courses when they have actually acquired some work experience. Most of the ICB home study students are working grownups, who have missed out on the chance to finish school, and go on to school based education.  

Office Admin Short Courses Particulars.

 

ICB Business and Office Administration 1

Description.

This course forms part of the in the ICB Office Admin Programme. It covers numerous functions of the secretary and receptionist including telephone, mail, correspondence, records and security proficiencies. The Administrator is central to the effective performance of any office. This function can often be specialised depending on the kind of office environment, however in spite of this specialisation there are general administrative functions common to all workplaces.  

Accreditation.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement.

Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent. You need to be at least 16 years of age. No prior accounting understanding needed.  

Period.

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Summary.

– The function and function of the secretary. – Creating evidence and keeping confidentiality. – Handling mail. – The function of the receptionist. – Record management systems. – Composed communication for business. – Security determines in a series of circumstances.  

Evaluation.

This course is evaluated by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are required to finish Activities (tasks) and Evaluations (tests) then finish a final summative evaluation (examination) composed at an ICB assessment centre. Please make certain to sign up for your assessment.  

Award.

This course is a short course as part of a nationwide qualification. On conclusion of this course and the remainder of the courses in this level you will get a nationwide certificate.  

ICB Bookkeeping to Trial Balance.

Description.

This course forms the foundation of your accounting understanding and can be found in every ICB Programme, no matter what stream you are studying. It presumes no knowledge of bookkeeping and teaches the trainee to prepare the books of account from source files to the subsidiary journals to the general and subsidiary ledgers, trial balance, and the bank and lenders reconciliations.  

Accreditation

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality control Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement.

Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent. No previous accounting understanding required. You need to be at least 16 years of age.  

Period.

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Summary.

– An intro to business, bookkeeping and accounting. – Worth Added Tax and source documents. – Recording cash deals. – Recording credit and sundry transactions. – Inventory systems. – Person represent debtors and financial institutions. – The bank reconciliation procedure. – Provider and Basic journal reconciliations.  

Assessment.

This course is assessed by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are needed to complete Activities (assignments) and Evaluations (tests) then complete a last summative evaluation (exam) composed at an ICB assessment centre. Please make sure to register for your assessment.  

Award.

This course is a short course as part of a nationwide qualification. Once you have completed this course and the remainder of the level you will receive a national certificate.  

ICB Business Literacy.

Description.

This course forms part of the Foundation Level in every ICB Program, no matter what stream you are studying. It is an unique course, in that both communication and mathematics learning results are covered at the same time. Effective business communication and numeracy is necessary for any business professional. This course focuses on written and spoken communication as well as numeracy business tools such as portions, decimal numbers, portions, ratios, percentages, formulas, interest rates and graphs.  

Accreditation.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality control Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement.

Grade 10 (Std 8) or comparable. No prior accounting understanding required. You need to be at least 16 years of age.  

Period.

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Summary.

– The key concepts of efficient business communication. – Spoken communication. – Written interaction. – Work preparedness. – Dealing with numbers: an intro. – Dealing with portions and decimal numbers. – Portions, ratios, proportions and formulas. – Utilizing interest rates in business. – Procedure, analyse and communicate office information. – Business communication– Putting it all together &. – Business numeracy– Putting everything together.  

Evaluation.

This course is examined by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are required to finish Activities (projects) and Examinations (tests) and after that finish a last summative assessment (exam) composed at an ICB evaluation centre. Please make sure to register for your evaluation.  

Award.

This course is a short course as part of a national qualification. As soon as you have completed ths course and the rest of the level you will get a nationwide certificate.  

ICB Marketing Management and Public Relations.

Description.

This course forms the Intermediate Level in the ICB Business Management and the ICB Entrepreneurship Programmes as well as the Foundation Level in the ICB Office Admin Program. It takes a look at how the marketing and public relations operates collaborate to construct a brand for a business. While marketing is interested in the marketplace, customers and demand, public relations is interested in relationships, decreasing dispute and enhancing cooperation. Excellent public relations will develop a healthy environment for marketing, which, in turn needs to produce healthy revenues.  

Accreditation.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality control Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement.

Grade 12 (Std 10) or comparable. You should be at least 16 years of age. No previous accounting knowledge needed.  

Duration.

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Summary.

– Standard concepts in marketing management. – The internal market environment. – The external marketing environment. – Figuring out a marketing method. – Comprehending ‘Product’ in the marketing mix. – Understanding ‘Location’ in the marketing mix. – Comprehending ‘Cost’ in the marketing mix. – Comprehending ‘Promotion’ in the marketing mix. – The role of public relations and mass communication. – Combination– Formulating a tactical marketing strategy.  

Evaluation.

This course is examined by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are required to complete Activities (projects) and Evaluations (tests) then complete a final summative assessment (examination) composed at an ICB evaluation centre. Please make sure to sign up for your evaluation.  

Award.

This course is a short course as part of a national credentials. Once you have finished this course and the rest of the level you will get a nationwide certificate.  

Business Law and Administrative Practice

Description

This course forms part of the Foundation Level in the ICB Office Admin Programme. It looks at how the law impacts us all. Even our most fundamental daily decisions have legal implications. In business, standard knowledge of legalities that underlie the world of commerce is paramount. The objective of this course is to make South African law easy to understand and to answer typical questions about the law in layperson’s terms. It is important to note that laws are not fixed– they change in time, and brand-new laws are promoted from time to time. The topics covered in this course range from the essentials of the South African legal system, to business laws involving contracts and litigation.  

Accreditation

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement

Grade 12 (Std 10) or comparable You need to be at least 16 years of age No previous accounting knowledge needed.  

Period

This course can be finished in 3 months.  

Summary

– “The Law” – The law of agreement – Breach of contract – Solutions for breach of contract – Termination of contracts – The law of delict – Agreement of sale – Credit contracts – Agreement of lease – Agreement of firm – Agreement of partnership – Business entities – Contract of insurance – Agreement of suretyship – Negotiable instruments – Agreement of employment – Copyright and competitors law – Environmental law and revision  

Evaluation

This course is examined by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are needed to complete Activities (projects) and Assessments (tests) then complete a last summative evaluation (test) written at an ICB evaluation centre. Please make sure to register for your assessment.  

Award

This course is a short course as part of a nationwide credentials. Once you have finished this course and the remainder of the level you will receive a nationwide certificate.  

Cost and Management Accounting

Description

This course forms part of the ICB Financial Accounting, ICB Public Sector Accounting and the ICB Office Admin Programmes. It will enable a trainee to carry out in a production environment, be able to finish fundamental management accounts, have a working understanding of cost accounting, breakeven analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, advanced costing, budgeting and standard costing, financial management and business ethics. An understanding of cost and management accounting is essential for any accountant, accounting professional or office supervisor.  

Accreditation

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement

Grade 11 (Std 9) or comparable You should be at least 16 years of age.  

Duration

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Summary

– An intro to Managerial Accounting – Controlling stock and overhead costs – Accounting for a production enterprise – Budgeting and basic costing – Financial management – Organisational principles & revision  

Evaluation

This course is evaluated by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are needed to complete Activities (tasks) and Examinations (tests) and then finish a last summative assessment (exam) composed at an ICB assessment centre. Please make certain to sign up for your assessment.  

Award

This course is a short course as part of a nationwide certification. When you have actually completed this course and the remainder of the level you will get a national certificate.  

Business and Office Administration 2

Description

This course forms part of the ICB Office Admin Program. Your office supervisor is probably the most important person at your company. They keep the place working sensibly, making it possible for everybody else to do their own job. The office manager offers that vital bridge between you and your staff, often handling Human resource tasks, along with accounts and general office upkeep or maintenance. They may even function as your PA in smaller organisations. So whether it’s basic office maintenance you desire or something more all-encompassing, your office manager is crucial to a co-ordinated work environment.  

Accreditation

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement

Certificate: Office Administration NQF L5, which includes the Foundation Level.  

Period

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Outline

– Office devices and ergonomics – Filing systems and records management – Reception duties – Dealing with customer questions – Travel and events management – Ways to manage yourself in the work environment – Banking, cash control and the business info handbook  

Evaluation

This course is assessed by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are needed to complete Activities (tasks) and Evaluations (tests) then finish a last summative evaluation (test) composed at an ICB assessment centre. Please be sure to sign up for your assessment.  

Award

This course is a brief course as part of a nationwide credentials. As soon as you have finished this course and the rest of the level you will get a national certificate.  

Human Resources Management and Labour Relations

Description

This course forms part of the Intermediate Level in the ICB Business Management, Entrepreneurship and the ICB Office Admin Programmes. Personnel Management and Labour Relations is a thorough course for those people aiming to excel in the Human Resources department of the organisation. South Africa’s labour legislation is among the most progressive worldwide, offering institutions to settle disagreements and guarantee fairness in the work environment. To this result, scholars in this field need a comprehensive understanding of labour legislation, human rights and labour practices in South Africa. Every organisation wishes to attract, motivate, and retain the most qualified staff members and match them to jobs for which they are best suited. Personnels, training, and labour relations supervisors and specialists supply this connection. In the past, these employees performed the administrative function of an organisation, such as dealing with employee benefits questions or recruiting, talking to, and hiring new staff in accordance with policies established by leading management. Today’s personnels workers manage these jobs, but, significantly, they speak with magnates regarding tactical preparation. They have moved from behind-the-scenes personnel work to leading the business in suggesting and altering policies. In an effort to boost morale and productivity, limit task turnover, and help organisations increase efficiency and improve results, these employees also help their companies efficiently utilize staff member skills, supply training and development chances to enhance those skills, and increase employees’ fulfillment with their jobs and working conditions. Although some tasks in the human resources field require just minimal contact with individuals outside the human resources office, handling people is an important part of the job.  

Accreditation

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement

Certificate: Office Administration NQF L5 or a National Certificate: Small business Financial Management NQF L4 (Depending upon which ICB stream you have actually choosen; Business Management, Entrepreneurship or Office Admin).  

Period

This course can be finished in 3 months.  

Outline

– An introduction to Human Resource Management – Strategising, structuring and preparation – Hiring prospective staff members – Selection and appointment of a worker – Placement and the induction or orientation process – Managing efficiency of employees – Payment management – Health and safety in an organisation – Profession management – Human resource development – Organisational Behaviour (OB). – Work relations. – Structures produced by the LRA for collective bargaining and dispute resolution.  

Assessment.

This course is evaluated by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are required to finish Activities (assignments) and Evaluations (tests) and after that complete a final summative evaluation (examination) composed at an ICB assessment centre. Please make certain to sign up for your evaluation.  

Award.

This course is a short course as part of a national credentials. As soon as you have finished this course and the remainder of the level you will receive a nationwide certificate.  

Economics.

Description.

This course forms part of the Intermediate Level in the ICB Office Admin Program. This course is an informative study of how people act and organisations run under restrictions of resources. It supplies powerful tools to comprehend and analyse lots of elements of our lives and assist us to become notified, observant decision-makers. It also helps establish systematic ways of thinking and problem resolving which can be used in our lives as efficient members of the workforce, accountable and knowledgeable residents, notified consumers, savers, and investors, and observant participants in the international economy. This course explores the methods which this social science analyses the production, circulation, and intake of products and services, and intends to discuss how economies work and how economic representatives engage. Economic analysis is applied throughout society, in business, financing and federal government, but also in crime, education, the household, health, law, politics, faith, social organizations, war, and science.  

Accreditation.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement.

Certificate: Office Administration NQF L5, which consists of the Foundation Level.  

Period.

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Overview.

– The financial problem. – The production possibility frontier. – Financial systems. – Concepts of micro-economics. – Ideas of macro-economics. – Ideas of worldwide trade and financing. – Concepts of financial theory and policy. – Ideas of public financing. – Concepts of labour economics. – Financial development and advancement southern African economy.  

Assessment.

This course is evaluated by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are needed to complete Activities (tasks) and Evaluations (tests) then finish a last summative evaluation (test) written at an ICB assessment centre. Please be sure to sign up for your assessment.  

Award.

This course is a brief course as part of a national credentials. Once you have actually finished this course and the remainder of the level you will receive a national certificate.  

Business and Office Administration 3.

Description.

This course forms part of the Advanced level in the ICB Office Admin Programme. Good office supervisors need 3 characteristics in particular. They must be well organised, ready communicators and have a particularly large dose of common sense. The role not just needs someone who has authority and is appreciated, but also the flair of persuasion for all those trifling little things that need doing however tend not to obtain done. In addition, a fundamental knowledge of accounts or spending plans is an advantage as typically the role involves tracking or authorising expenditure and invoices and keeping basic office costs as low as possible.  

Accreditation.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement.

Higher Certificate: Office Administration, which includes the both the Foundation and Intermediate Level.  

Period.

This course can be finished in 3 months.  

Outline.

– Management functions and organisational structure. – Concept of supervision. – Types of ownership. – Principles of insurance. – The Personnel Function. – Basic monetary principles for business. – Ways to handle yourself in the work environment. – Scan the media for relevant information. – Perform types analysis.  

Assessment.

This course is examined by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are needed to complete Activities (assignments) and Assessments (tests) and after that complete a last summative assessment (test) written at an ICB evaluation centre. Please make certain to sign up for your evaluation.  

Award.

This course is a short course as part of a national credentials. Once you have actually completed this course and the rest of the level you will get a nationwide diploma.  

Financial Statements.

Description.

This course forms part of the Intermediate Level in the ICB Financial Accounting, ICB Public Sector Accounting, ICB Business Management and the Entrepreneurship Programme too at the Advanced Level in the ICB Office Admin Program. It consists of a study of year-end treatments through trading, revenue and loss accounts and the analysis of basic monetary declarations through a series of ratios, computations and recordings of depreciation, the disposal of depreciable assets in the journals and general ledger, disclosing the motions of non-current assets in the notes to the monetary statements. The application of accounting principles such as that of accrual, matching vigilance, cost and consistency to a set of monetary records, preparation of the income declaration and balance sheets (with notes) for a sole proprietorship, a collaboration, a Close Corporation and a minimal business in addition to the preparation of the statement of capital and appropriate notes thereto for a minimal company.  

Accreditation.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality control Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement.

Grade 11 (Std 9) or equivalent. You must be at least 16 years of age.  

Duration.

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Summary.

– Finalisation and analysis of accounts. – Depreciable possessions. – Financial statements of the sole trader. – Partnerships. – Close corporations. – Business. – Statement of capital.  

Evaluation.

This course is assessed by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are required to finish Activities (assignments) and Examinations (tests) and then complete a last summative assessment (test) written at an ICB evaluation centre. Please be sure to sign up for your assessment.  

Award.

This course is a short course as part of a national qualification. When you have completed this course and the rest of the level you will get a national certificate or diploma depending on which stream you have actually chosen.  

Management

Description

This course forms part of the Advanced Level in the ICB Office Admin Program. Management is a subject where the think-tank of the business’s elite is home every day to decide the future line of action in any matter that is of concern to the enterprise. The secret of corporate success depends on the optimal utilisation of available resources. Keeping harmonious relationships internally amongst numerous departments and externally with various stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, the government, and global constituents is paramount. Business Management includes its futuristic programs in a very pragmatic way, keeping the foresight focused in exactly what will occur in future. An excellent manager must possess qualities that include being positive, being capable, having unlimited enthusiasm, having vision and the ability to convert any average personnel into a high attaining group that is respected in the work environment. This course will show you ways to achieve this, and will produce a platform which can be used to build strong business and supervisory acumen.  

Accreditation

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers as a Quality Assurance Partner of the QCTO.  

Entrance requirement

Higher Certificate: Office Administration, which consists of the Foundation and  

Intermediate Level.

Period

This course can be completed in 3 months.  

Overview

– A short history of early management activities – Management Functions: Operational Preparation, Organising and Delegating – Management Functions: Handling Change– Development, Culture Diversity and Technology – Main management functions: Leading – Main Management operates: Motivating, Interacting and Controlling – The location and function of the middle manager in the organisation – Ethics, Business Social Duty and Business Governance  

Evaluation

This course is assessed by the ICB by means of a Portfolio of Evidence where you are required to finish Activities (tasks) and Assessments (tests) then complete a last summative assessment (exam) composed at an ICB evaluation centre. Please make sure to sign up for your evaluation.  

Award

This course is a brief course as part of a national credentials. As soon as you have finished this course and the rest of the level you will receive a nationwide diploma.  

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is a Professional Body that has actually existed because 1931. In South Africa the roles of professional bodies utilize to combine both Professional Subscription as well as Education and Training. However, instructional guidelines and laws recently made these bodies split those functions. Hence, the historical ICB was divided into a Professional Body and an Academic Body in 2015. The educational body continues under the name Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. The (brand-new) ICB, that is the body entirely handling Academics, is a recognised Quality Assurance Partner of FASSET. FASSET is the Sector Education and Training Authority for Financing, Accounting, Management Consulting and other Financial Providers). This indicates that the ICB is authorised by FASSET to certify training suppliers. Function as the assessment (examinations) body for the ICB courses, offered by training providers accredited by them. Presently the QCTO (the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations) is in the procedure of handling the obligation for all SETAs. That suggests that FASSET “falls under” the QCTO. This might have some impact on the information of the accreditation procedure in the near future. Both FASSET and the QCTO are bodies established in terms of an Act of Parliament. The ICB, under authority of FASSET (and soon under authority of the QCTO), is responsible for the quality control and examinations (assessments) of a range of qualifications. More about that listed below, under the heading “ICB Qualifications”. The Professional Body is called the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants (ICBA). The ICBA is acknowledged by SAQA as a Professional Body and for the registration of seven professional classifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Traditionally a trainee would study ICB qualifications, and on the strength of their qualifications, in addition to working experience, and sticking to a professional code of conduct, have the ability to get Membership. The main goal of the ICBA is to provide professional membership to Junior and Senior Bookkeepers, along with Junior Accountants and Financial Accountants, as well as Office Administrators. As an ICB trainee, you can obtain Trainee Membership of the ICBA.  

Exactly what are the duties of an office administrator?

Office administrators can be found working in various kinds of business and government offices, they collaborate administrative support activities and make sure that every task is performed effectively, a few of the duties of an office administrator are, but not limited to:
  • Coordinate office activities and operations to protect performance and compliance to business policies
  • Monitor administrative personnel and divide duties to ensure efficiency
  • Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments and so on for the upper management
  • Manage call and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages and so on).
  • Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures.
  • Produce and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data.
  • Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when needed.
  • Send prompt reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned.
  • Help coworkers whenever needed.
 

ICB Office Admin Courses Distance Learning.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers offer a variety of courses. You can begin at an academic level below Matric, and work your way up to two levels higher than matric (NQF 6 level). You can study all these courses via accredited home study organizations, like Skills Academy. Distance Learning is the most flexible and budget-friendly method to study while getting support from a college. Register with a distance learning college and they will send you the tuition product you require for the subjects you signed up for. As a distance student, you will have access to the college’s helpline and assistance structures, so you will not actually be doing it alone. Your work through the product yourself, at your own rate, anywhere you are. At the end of your course, you’ll sit your last examination at the ICB examination centre nearest to you.  

Be more than simply Employable.

The ICB’s 5 programs are created to offer you the most pertinent, practical and useful knowledge and skills to make you employable and valuable. When you take a look at the programme in detail, you’ll see that some subjects appear in all of them. These are the courses that provide you the most fundamentals skills, no matter what programme you choose. We upgrade our course structure and material every year to keep everything relevant. This implies you can strike the ground running at work with what you have actually discovered, with understanding that is totally up date.  

Level up.

The ICB’s programs are divided into various levels. When you complete just a couple of subjects effectively, you’ll be awarded an ICB Program Certificate and can move up to the next level. It’s really motivating to have such achievable goals! And you can do everything at your very own speed.  

You can get started today!

 

Register with the ICB.

Distance learning students can sign up online on the ICB’s trainee portal. Class students will be signed up by their colleges. Registration suggests that we will add you with a trainee number. You just have to sign up, and your student number remains the exact same throughout your studies. You will have to pay the ICB registration fee when you register with us for the very first time, then each year that you are actively studying an ICB course.  

Examination Dates and Venues.

Classroom students: The majority of the colleges hold exams on-site each month, so inspect exactly what your college’s schedule is. Distance learning trainees can enter the ICB examinations in February, May, July, September and November. Examinations occur at the ICB authorized examination centres around southern Africa. Pay your ICB registration and examinations costs as early as possible, so we can send you your PoE ASAP. Your PoE is an amazing tool to assist you study. Do not leave it to the eleventh hour or you’ll actually be disadvantaging yourself!  

Enter for an ICB examination.

Classroom students will do this through their colleges. Distance learning trainees will enter upon the ICB Student Portal online. Pick your qualifications first. Then choose he subjects, exam dates and locations for your exams, and send your test entry together with the required charge. All students will get an e-mail validating their examination entries.  

When do I get my Portfolio of Evidence?

Your PoE will show up 3-4 weeks after the ICB receives your exam entry for a specific subject.  

The number of Portfolios will I get?

You’ll get one PoE per subject per exam. Each PoE is personalized to that particular subject. Distance learning students will get their Portfolios directly.  

Exactly what must I do when I get my PoE?

Check that all your individual details on the cover are appropriate. Let you’re your college/the ICB understand As Soon As Possible if anything is wrong. Review the whole PoE and fill in info where you are asked to.  

What’s inside my PoE?

 

Your ICB Portfolio Administration Guide.

This is your indispensable overview of studying your ICB subject! Your ICB Administration Guide informs you precisely what to do throughout your ICB research studies. It discusses the best ways to fill in your PoE, and consists of lots of forms you have to complete. Resolve it step by step and follow all the directions in it, and you’ll be on track for success!  

ICB Tests and assignments.

For every single topic, the ICB sets 3 Tasks and 2 Tests that assist you to test your knowledge during your studies. Distance learning students will discover ICB Tests and Tasks in their PoE when it arrives. Classroom-based students will get their ICB Assignments in their Portfolios, and their ICB Tests will be given by their lecturers during their studies.  

Answer Books.

You’ll also find blank answer books in your PoE for you to compose the answers to your ICB Tests and Assignments in.  

Why is my PoE so essential?

The ICB discovering experience is distinct– our scholastic team has developed it to provide you the very best possible chance of learning efficiently and passing your subject the first time. But it’s not just about passing the test. Our approach makes sure you get a deep and extensive understanding of your course products. So you do not simply get a credentials– you get skills that you can use in your job from day 1.  

When do I hand in my PoE?

A couple of days prior to your final exam, go through the checklist in your ICB Portfolio Administration Guide and make certain you have actually done and included everything. Make a copy of our entire PoE as a backup. Take your completed PoE to your last test. You’ll hand it in there.  

Your Final examination.

When you have completed writing your last exam, you need to include the exam question and answer papers to your PoE, and hand everything in together. You can not send out the ICB anything else for your PoE after you have handed it in.  

How is everything marked?

Classroom students: Your ICB Tests are provisionally marked by the college, then moderated by the ICB. Distance learning students: Everything in your PoE will be marked by the ICB.  

Results.

Results are released about 7 weeks after your examination. See the ICB exam schedules for results launch dates. Distance learning students will have the ability to get their results on the Trainee Portal, and they will likewise be emailed to you.  

Register with a professional body.

If you have actually completed a complete qualification, you can apply to register with a professional body like the ICBA.  

What can I do with my ICB Office Admin qualifications?

As well as making you appealing to employers and clients, your ICB qualifications can also lead you to these opportunities.  

Become a Office Administrator.

Did you know that once you have finished specific ICB office Administrator qualifications– awarded by Fasset– you can use your advance understanding of office Admin and management techniques, monetary accounting and reporting skills to be an excellent Office Supervisor, Public Relations supervisor or Administrative Supervisor. The ICB just recently received confirmation from both these global professional bodies that they will grant you credits towards their qualifications, once you hold an ICB credentials. This is good news if you want to enhance your studies! On conclusion of the National Diploma Financial Accounting NQF 6 qualification– evaluated by the ICB and awarded by Fasset– you may apply to ACCA and get credits from documents F1 to F6 of the ACCA’s qualification. If you want to enhance your career and become a Management Accounting professional, you might apply to CIMA and get credits to their subjects– depending upon which ICB qualification you have actually completed.  

Study Even more with the ICB.

Accredited, reputable and identified qualifications. All ICB qualifications are signed up on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Our Programme are valued by companies, and our graduates are recognised in your area and internationally by several professional bodies. ICB qualifications are modular, which indicates you can build on them as your career development. You can likewise qualify in another programme just by finishing a couple of more subjects.   Last Updated. 24th April 2017