Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

General information

Looking for a registered qualification that won’t just make you employable, it’ll ensure you are indispensable? You’ve come to the right place!

- Over 500 ICB-accredited training providers offer our programmes all over southern Africa.
- More than 45,000 exam papers are assessed by the ICB every year (that’s a lot of students!).

ICB programmes are registered on the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). We’ve been around since 1931, which means we really know our stuff.

At the end of your ICB studies, you get a qualification that’s credible, reputable and valued by employers.

You can study an ICB programme full time or part time at a college, or via correspondence at your own pace. Just choose the option that fits in best around your life.

Courses are modular and build on each other, so you can do them a step at a time. And you’ll be surprised how quickly you achieve your first qualification.

*How the ICB works with our accredited training providers:*

The ICB’s role is a bit like that of the Traffic Dept when you get your driving licence. We don’t teach you, but we set the test and assess whether you’ve passed or not. Our accredited training providers are like a driving school, your parents, or a friend who you persuade to teach you to drive!