The cost of an Office Administration course will depend on many things, such as the institution where you study, the course you study, and how long it takes you to complete the course.
At our colleges, we offer an ICB Office Administration course that goes up to the Diploma level. The course cost consists of:
- Tuition charges
- Study notes costs
- Book expenses (Textbooks and notebooks, etc.)
- Academic assistance and tutoring (through telephone, email, WhatsApp, and Skype)
- Courier expenses
Your course costs does NOT include:
- ICB Exam fees
- ICBA Trainee Membership costs
- ICB Trainee Subscription charges
Since we offer many courses that differ in content, length, and level of certification, we do not have a standardised fee. Your fees will depend on the length of your course, and how long you take to complete it.
For example, if you study full-time, you can complete the full course in three years, and you will pay for three years of studying. However, if you study part-time, it can take much longer, up to seven years. You will then pay for seven years of studying. Because of this, at colleges such as Skills Academy, we offer different payment methods to help our students to afford the courses they want to study.
How Long Does It Take To Complete ICB Office Administration Course?
This can depend on many factors. The minimum amount of time it will take to complete the full ICB Office Administration qualifications is three years. However, this is if you can study full-time and take all of your subjects at the same time.
If you study part-time, or you chose to separate your subjects, it will take longer for you to complete the ICB Office Administration course. It can take as long as seven years to complete.
Can I Study Office Administration Online?
Yes, you can study ICB Office Administration online. There are many reputable colleges that offer ICB Office Administration courses online through distance learning, so you have no face-to-face classes. Some of these reputable distance learning colleges are:
You will be given a student login once you register with any of these institutions. This login can be used to access the ICB student portal. This is where you will upload your Portfolio of Evidence, and where you will be given assignments and assessments.
Can I Study Office Admin Without Matric?
- ICB Business Management – Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
- ICB Financial Accounting – Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate and Bookkeeping: ICB FET National Certificate
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Entry Requirement |
Grade 11 or Equivalent |
Grade 10 or Equivalent |
Matric or Equivalent |
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You can also study any of these ICB courses at the following reputable distance learning colleges:
Below, you can find all the information you need about ICB courses, such as entry requirements, career options, and subjects you will study.
ICB Office Administration
National Certificate: Office Administration | |
Qualification | National Certificate |
NQF Level | 5 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 23618 |
Credits | 120 |
Entry Requirements | Matric or Matric Equivalent (Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate or Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate) |
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Higher Certificate: Office Administration | |
Qualification | Higher Certificate |
NQF Level | 5 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 23619 |
Credits | 240 |
Entry Requirements | ICB National Certificate: Office Administration |
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Diploma: Office Administration | |
Qualification | National Diploma |
NQF Level | 6 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 35958 |
Credits | 360 |
Entry Requirements | ICB Higher Certificate: Office Administration |
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ICB Business Management
Qualification | National Certificate |
NQF Level | 4 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 48736 |
Credits | 120 |
Entry Requirements | Grade 11 or Equivalent Certificate (Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate) |
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Higher Certificate: Office Administration | |
Qualification | Higher Certificate |
NQF Level | 5 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 23619 |
Credits | 240 |
Entry Requirements | National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management |
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National Diploma: Financial Accounting | |
Qualification | National Diploma |
NQF Level | 6 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 20366 |
Credits | 280 |
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ICB Financial Accounting
National Certificate: Bookkeeping | |
Qualification | National Certificate |
NQF Level | 3 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 58375 |
Credits | 120 |
Entry Requirements | Grade 10 or Equivalent Certificate |
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Qualification | FET Certificate |
NQF Level | 4 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 58376 |
Credits | 130 |
Entry Requirements | ICB National Certificate: Bookkeeping |
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National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting | |
Qualification | National Diploma |
NQF Level | 5 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 36213 |
Credits | 251 |
Entry Requirements | ICB Further Education And Training Certificate: Bookkeeping |
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National Diploma: Financial Accounting | |
Qualification | National Diploma |
NQF Level | 6 |
Accredited by | ICB & QCTO |
SAQA ID Number | 20366 |
Credits | 280 |
Entry Requirements | ICB National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting |
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You can also use your ICB Financial Accounting qualifications to apply to study CIMA qualifications, which go up to the Degree level. |
Can I Get My Matric To Study Office Administration?
Yes, you can. Whether you failed and would like to improve to a pass, or you did not get to write your Matric, there are options available for you to get your Matric. There are three options available for different needs:
- Matric Rewrite – for students under 21 who have written Matric, but would like to improve their results
- Matric Upgrade – for students 21 and older who have written Matric, but would like to improve their results
- Adult Matric – for adults 21 and older who have not written Matric before and would like to get their Matric
Matric Rewrite
This option is available whether you failed and would like to improve to a pass, or if you passed but are unsatisfied with your results and would like to improve them.
You may rewrite a maximum of four subjects. You cannot change any of your subjects, you must rewrite subjects you wrote for your Matric final exams.
There is no limit to how many times you can rewrite your Matric. You can rewrite your Matric up to five years after your Matric exams, as long as you are still under the age of 21.
Matric Upgrade
This option is available whether you failed and would like to improve to a pass, or if you passed but are unsatisfied with your results and would like to improve them.
You may upgrade a maximum of four subjects. However, you may also choose to change up to four of your subjects instead.
There is no limit to how many times you can upgrade your Matric. There is also no time limit on when you can upgrade your Matric, as long as you are 21 or older.
Adult Matric
This option is available for those who did not complete their high school education and write their Matric exams. You can do your Adult Matric and get your Senior Certificate (Amended).
This Adult Matric certificate will function the same way as a National Senior Certificate, known as school Matric. You can use this to apply for work or to further your studies depending on how well you pass.
Where Can I Study Matric Programmes?
There are many reputable distance learning colleges that offer Matric programmes so that you can study for your Matric online. Some of these colleges are:
How Much Are Office Administrators Paid In South Africa?
The pay scale for an Office Administrator in South Africa is R 4 300 – R 20 100 per month. The average salary for an Office Administrator in South Africa is currently R 11 030 per month.
Your salary can be determined by these factors:
- Experience
- Qualifications
- Location
What Have We Learned?
- Office Administration course costs can vary depending on many factors
- You can study ICB Office Administration online
- You can study Office Administration without Matric
Author: Chloe Bydawell
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: August 11 , 2022