A List of Courses
At Matric College you are able to study accredited ICB courses via distance learning. Want to study office administration but you don’t have Matric? Then you need to complete your Matric first, have a look at their Matric Courses. Adult Matric is commonly referred to as Senior Certificate (Amended). Online Matric can also be referred to as distance learning Matric. Both the terms online learning and distance learning mean the same thing. Online learning is a type of distance learning.
National Diploma Courses also know as NATED Courses
Heres is a list of some of the NATED courses you might come across
- NATED Educare( N4, N5, N6, and N6 Diploma)
- NATED Human Resource Management( N4, N5, N6, and N6 Diploma)
- NATED Marketing Management( N4, N5, N6, and N6 Diploma)
- NATED Financial Management( N4, N5, N6, and N6 Diploma)
- NATED Business Management( N4, N5, N6, and N6 Diploma)
- NATED Legal Secretary( N4, N5, N6, and N6 Diploma)
- NATED Management Assistant( N4, N5, N6, and N6 Diploma)
ICB Courses we Offer
National Certificate: Bookkeeping
Intermediate Level
FET Certificate: Bookkeeping
Upper Intermediate Level
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting
Advanced Level
National Diploma: Financial Accounting
The entrance criteria for this programme is Grade 10
Would you want to be an accountant and keen on gaining necessary bookkeeping and accounting skills? Here’s your chance! You will gain knowledge and practical skills in financial accounting and bookkeeping. You will also learn about corporate strategy, management accounting, reporting standards, financial management, research and tax revenue.
Click for more information: ICB Financial Accounting
National Certificate: Office Administration
Intermediate Level
Higher Certificate: Office Administration
Advanced Level
Diploma: Office Administration
The entrance criteria for this programme is Grade 12
You want to learn more about bookkeeping and office knowledge? Then this is the perfect course for you. You will be learning all the elements that contribute to a smooth-running office. This will enable you to help any department you work in.
Click for more information: ICB Office Administration
National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management
Intermediate Level
Higher Certificate: Office Administration
Advanced Level
National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management
The entrance criteria for this programme is Grade 11
Good business management is needed for a company to be successful commercially. In this courses, you will learn the practices of business and financial management. This includes HR management, computer literacy, global business strategy and. You also gain knowledge on office and legal practices and research methods in commerce.
Click for more information: ICB Business Management
ICB Accredited Colleges
If you want to study an ICB course online, it’s important to choose a college you can trust. ICB works with special colleges that are allowed to offer their courses. These colleges follow ICB rules and help students pass and get their qualifications.
Here are three ICB-accredited colleges you can study with:
- The Bellview Institute of Distance Learning
- Matric College
- Skills Academy
ICB Course Fees
Before you start an ICB course, it’s good to know what the costs are. You will need to pay for registration, exams, and sometimes for reprints or special requests. These fees help ICB give you everything you need to study and write your tests.
| ICB Course Fees | Cost |
| Annual Student Registration Fee | R 500 |
| Assessment fee for Digital PoE (paper & online exam) | R 915 |
| Assessment postponement fee (per subject) | R 375 |
| Assessment late entry fee (per subject) | R 585 |
| Assessment Re-mark & Examiners Report (per subject) | R 1 350 |
| Private Invigilator Admin Fee | R 2 200 |
| Workplace POE Assessments (Learnerships) | R 1 800 |
| RPL/Exemption Application Fee | R 600 |
| RPL/Exemption Fee per subject | R 475 |
| RPL PoE fee per subject | R 1 050 |
| ICB Certificate reprint (local) | R 440 |
| FASSET Certificate reprint (local) | R 440 |
| ICB Certificate reprint (international) | R 660 |
| FASSET Certificate reprint (international) | R 660 |
| Certificate resend fee – domestic | R 220 |
| Certificate resend fee – international | R 580 |
| Results Transcript (Print & Send) | R 180 |
These fees are for 2025 and may change later. For example, if you register and choose two subjects, your total will be around R2 330. It’s always a good idea to ask your college if there are any extra costs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ICB is used to help people learn about money, business, and office work. It gives you the skills you need to get a job in bookkeeping, accounting, or office management. Many people study ICB to start a new job or to grow in their current job.
Especially those who want to learn ICB courses online.
ICB creates learning online courses and gives certificates to students who pass. They help you get ready for work by teaching you important skills. When you finish your course, they give you a certificate that shows you are qualified for certain jobs.
Each ICB course takes a different amount of time. For example, the first course takes about 16 months. If you do all the levels, it can take up to 36 months. You can also choose to study faster or slower, depending on what works best for you.
Yes, some ICB courses are diplomas. You start with a certificate and can move up to higher levels. If you complete all the levels, you can get a diploma like the ICB National Diploma in Financial Accounting.
You need to pass all the subjects in your course. A basic ICB course has about five subjects. Higher levels have more subjects. Once you pass them all, you get your qualification.
Here are three accredited institutions where you can study ICB programmes:
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Bellview Institute of Distance Learning – Offers a full range of ICB qualifications via online and distance learning, with study support included
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Skills Academy – Provides flexible, accredited ICB courses through distance learning and structured student support
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Matric College – Delivers correspondence-based ICB programmes, suitable for learners without Matric
All three are accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), and their qualifications are registered with SAQA and recognised by the DHET.
ICB qualifications range from NQF Level 3 to NQF Level 6, depending on the programme. For example:
– National Certificate: Bookkeeping – NQF Level 3
– FET Certificate: Bookkeeping – NQF Level 4
– National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting – NQF Level 5
– National Diploma: Financial Accounting – NQF Level 6
Each level builds on the previous one, allowing you to start at entry level and progress to diploma level.
Yes, ICB is a good qualification. It is nationally accredited, industry-recognised, and designed to equip you with practical, job-ready skills in bookkeeping, accounting, office administration, and business management. It also offers a clear progression path, allowing you to study from entry level up to diploma level—even if you don’t have Matric.