ICB Level 2 Associate & Level 3 Professional

Who is it for? Adult learner 19+, beginner Qualification: B Level 2 Associate & Level 3 Professional Location: Distance Learning Start date: Ongoing Duration: 520 recommended study hours – three years' tutorial support

From absolute beginner to competent bookkeeper

Our Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Professional course includes modules at levels 1, 2 and 3, ensuring you develop a solid understanding of the skills required to become a professional bookkeeper.

You will start with the basics, such as the 'Double Entry System', before learning to undertake financial processes for sole traders using Excel and Sage, the world’s most popular bookkeeping software package.

Open doors to a variety of roles

The second half of the course will teach you to use bookkeeping for management information purposes and prepare books for partnerships and limited companies, ensuring you are in even greater demand from employers. Alternatively, you will be in a position to become self employed by establishing your own bookkeeping practice.

Upon successful completion of the course you will receive:

• ICB Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
• ICB Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping Level 2
• ICB Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping Level 2
• ICB Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping Level 3
• ICB Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping Level 3
• Optional Sage Certificate of Competency

You will cover a wide range of subjects including reconciliations, VAT returns, managing and forecasting budgets, depreciation, prepayments, accruals, limited liability companies, installing accounting software and converting from manual to computerised accounts.

View a short selection of our Course Content and Sample Materials for ICB Level 2 and 3.

Course Snapshot

• Level 2 and 3 qualifications - Level 3 is comparable to studying at A Level
• Accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
• Entry requirements: A basic qualification in mathematics or keen interest in bookkeeping is desirable
• 53 modules: six at Level 1, 26 at Level 2 and 21 at Level 3
• 12 books containing 37 assignments
• Six exams:
  Level 1 - taken at home
  Sage Competency - taken at home
  Level 2 Manual Bookkeeping – taken at external assessment centre
  Level 2 Computerised Bookkeeping – taken at home
  Level 3 Manual Bookkeeping - taken at an external assessment centre
  Level 3 Computerised Bookkeeping – taken at home
• Approximately 520 recommended study hours – as this is a distance learning course you are in complete control over how much time you commit to your studies each week
• Flexible payment options
• It is essential that you have a PC with the Windows XP operating system or higher

 What's Included?

• Three years' unlimited tutorial support
• Bespoke course materials
• Mock exams
• Exam fees
• Exam booking service
• Sage Instant Accounts v16
• Two years' ICB membership (required to take the exams)
• 24 hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Learning Community
  – the UK’s biggest online campus
• Optional NUS card - the definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts
• Optional access to student rewards and career management service

Students should have a keen interest in bookkeeping with an eye for detail. A GCSE, or equivalent, in mathematics is desirable, but not essential.

Before you enrol on a Home Learning College Course, please ensure that you have read and understood the pre-requirements below:

• You have a valid UK address (students outside the UK will receive an additional postage charge).
• You are over the age of 18 or have a third party payee for any financial agreement.
• You have a solid grasp of the English language.
• You have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• You have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Virtual Learning Community.
• You are fully committed to your studies.

Did you know that one of the most common challenges people face in pursuing education is the cost?

That’s why Home Learning College has developed the most flexible payment terms of any other UK distance learning provider.

• Pay in full now and receive 20% off the price

You can split your course fees over one, two or three instalments at no extra charge and still benefit from the 20% discount.

Alternatively you can choose a payment plan that works for you:

• 12 months at 0% APR
• 24 months at 9.9% APR
• 36 months at 9.9% APR

Speak to one of our course advisers for further details.

Bookkeeping is a skill you can use in an almost limitless number of industries, allowing you to gain employment in the sector of your choosing. With your new qualification you will be able to apply for a variety of roles, including Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper, earning up to £30,246*.

View the ICB Bookkeeping career progression pathway .

This course is accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). With over 150,000 students and members spread across more than 50 countries, the ICB is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world.

You will also be eligible for full ICB membership, giving you the option to apply for a license to practise and allowing you to use the letters MICB after your name.

Further benefits of membership include:

• Access to the 'members only' section on the ICB web site
• Notification of bookkeeping job vacancies in your area
• Free technical advice line covering all aspects of bookkeeping
• Free legal advice line for business and personal usage
• Free access to technical and legal downloads
• Free updates on changes in legislation which might affect bookkeeping
• Free advice and guidance on setting up a private practice  
• Free information on employment opportunities which arise
• Opportunity to apply for a license to practise on behalf of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Regional meetings
• CPD (Continuing Professional Development) seminars
• Access to ICB Plus - Exclusive offers on professional and everyday products and services