Bookkeeping Course (ICB Level 1 & 2)

Bookkeeping (ICB Level 1 & 2)

Institue of Certified Book-Keepers

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Bookkeeping qualification. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Bookkeeping is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 1 & 2 Bookkeeping course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

This course is suitable if you wish to develop bookkeeping skills for your business, your job or keep track of finances. Essential Bookkeeping prepares you for a number of nationally recognised qualifications and is also the perfect starting point for a career in accounting.

This Course Helps you
■ develop a good level of basic bookkeeping skills
■ prepare for more advanced bookkeeping training
■ acquire the underpinning knowledge needed for Accounting NVQs
■ gain a recognised bookkeeping qualification

HOME STUDY SUPPORT

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

There will be two final examanations which make up 100% of the mark.
You will need to contact the ICB and pay to become a member which is currently £45.

Exam fees are payable, visit http://www.bookkeepers.org.uk

Upon successful completion and achievement of the required pass mark, a nationally recognised certificate will be awarded by the Institue of Certified Book-Keepers as confirmation that your work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

COURSE DURATION

We recommended you spend approximately 100 hours of your time studying for the course name. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 2 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 4 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Get started today, and you can earn your Level 1 & 2 in Bookkeeping in as little as six months, or take up to a year, if you prefer – the choice is yours.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Bookkeeping and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

COURSE FEES

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Bookkeeping home study course is £368.75 (inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £295 (inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £73.75 and then 4 equal payments of £73.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

For International Students who wish to enrol - click here 
(Additional £40 postage / packing & administration)

COURSE QUALIFICATION

ICB Certificates in Basic Bookkeeping (level 1) and
Manual Bookkeeping (level 2)

Essential Bookkeeping is the starting point to help you develop a good level of basic bookkeeping skills. The course leads to a choice of nationally recognised qualifications and introduces all the central principles of bookkeeping, whether it's to help with running your business, to develop new skills for your job or just to help you stay on top of your finances.

This course can be enrolled upon by students internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.

COURSE RESOURCES

No other books are necessary for this course. However, if you require further reading, Frank Wood's and Alan Sangster's Business Accounting 2 (ninth edition) published by Pitman will prepare you for the examinations listed below and is also suitable for use with our Advanced Book-Keeping course. Therefore, if you wish to progress to a further stage, you will not have to buy another textbook.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

Book Keeper
Accounting Technician
Accounts Clerk

FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION

As a student, your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Bookkeeping home study course and earn your award:
All textbooks, study guides, and learning aids designed for distance learningA full range of student services, including assessmentsA personalised award upon course completionUnlimited educational support by e-mail

If your course is being delivered online, please ensure you meet the minimum requirements below.

For Windows:
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

For Macintosh:
Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

From time to time we may enrol our students with our partner sites; this is dependent on the number of students enrolling on a particular course and course material availability. If this happens, nothing changes for you other than the name of the college administering your course. We will continue to be your point of contact; you will get the exact same course you have enrolled on with the same high level of quality content and support.

POSTAGE & PACKING

Get FREE UK delivery when purchasing distance learning courses online. We will deliver your course materials direct to your door upon enrolment so you can get started straight away and plan your studies around your other commitments.