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Distance Learning
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the awarding body that sets and marks the examinations in bookkeeping which the undertaking of a course will equip you to attempt. ICB itself does not provide courses. The following organisations provide bookkeeping training that have been accredited by ICB.
If you are planning to start a career as a bookkeeper, ICB recommends studying for the following qualifications at a minimum:
Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
If you are a provider of bookkeeping courses and wish to apply for accreditation, please click here or contact us on 0845 060 2345
Ideal Schools have been offering bookkeeping and accounting training via home study courses for over 25 years.
Using their wealth of experience they are able to offer fully tutor supported home study courses for the full range of our bookkeeping and payroll qualifications. They offer generous discounts if students enrol for multiple modules and will accept interest-free payments via monthly instalment.
They offer courses leading to our:
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Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
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Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
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Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
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Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
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Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
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Level III Diploma in Payroll Management
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Level III Diploma in Small Business Financial Control
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Level III Diploma in Self Assessment Tax Returns Completion
Ideal Schools can be contacted on 0800 028 1404
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Save up to 40% on course combinations
Training Link provide affordable quality assured home study bookkeeping courses which can be paid for using monthly instalments. Their courses are designed with the option to fast track your studies at no extra costs if you wish. Fully qualified and experienced fast response tutor support ensures their students consistently achieve high past rates in the Institutes exams, regardless of being complete beginners or experienced bookkeepers. ICB registration fees included.
Training Link offer courses leading to our:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
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Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
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Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
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Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
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Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
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Level III Diploma in Payroll Management
- Level III Diploma in Self Assessment Tax Returns
They can be contacted on 0800 594 2822
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Their students have been consistently successful in ICB examinations since they were accredited in 1997.
They offer courses leading to our:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Payroll Management
They can be contacted on 0800 294 8825.
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“The UK's market leader in accountancy and finance qualifications”
You can study for your ICB bookkeeping qualification when, where and how you want with our two types of self study course:
Online Learning - the UK's only fully interactive ICB, e-learning course which leads to Associate Membership.
Distance Learning - A well established, proven route to ICB success
Offering correspondence and online courses leading to the following ICB qualifications:
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Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
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Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
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Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
They can be contacted on 0113 243 0056
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At ADL Students are our Priority. In addition to being adequately prepared to enter the Bookkeeping profession, our experienced and committed tutors will ensure that you are successful in the ICB exams, first time around. Contact with our supportive tutors is unlimited and there are no hidden costs or extras. You can start the course at any time and study from anywhere in the world. Choose from 3 modes of delivery: CD, Online, or Traditional Correspondence. Our tuition fees are very affordable, may be paid by installments, and include the first year's membership of ICB.
ADL offers courses that lead to the ICB's examinations in:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Payroll Management
To speak with one of our expert and friendly advisors please call: 020 8123 0276 or
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Mycourse Training offers a comprehensive home-study manual with personal tutor, that leads to the following qualification:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Payroll Management
- Level III Diploma in Small Business Financial Control
They can be contacted on 0845 862 0608
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UK Open College offer both Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping and Payroll training. All courses come complete with unlimited support, materials and exam fees included. Enrollments taken online at any time of the year:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Payroll Management
They can be contacted on 0800 0131030
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Offering distance learning courses, including high quality step by step learning materials, using real business case studies which lead to our:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
They can be contacted on 0800 019 7098
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New Career Skills has a specialist bookkeeping division which trains bookkeepers to support our four thousand plumbers and electricians. So we are unusual in that not only do we train you in bookkeeping, but we also have a ready-made client base for when you graduate.
We are one of the fastest growing education providers in the UK and have featured in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100.
We offer tutor supported home study courses for:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
We believe we are one of the best value providers in the country, because we are looking to train students to support our existing plumbing and electrical graduates and subsidise our fees accordingly.
Our bookkeeping courses can be found at www.bookkeepingcareerskills.co.uk. Call for free on 0800 037 9902.

Expect VERY prompt feedback on assignments with telephone support from your personal Tutor.
Woodgrove Tutorials are proud to be the only ICB Training Provider offering their course in partnership with Sage. Woodgrove Tutorials learning materials are produced and endorsed by Sage UK.
Woodgrove Tutorials has been recommended by Lord Alan Sugar who has said in the National Press ’I am more than happy to recommend your services’.
ICB courses include:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping (Based on Sage) *NEW*
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
Interest free instalment facilities available on VERY reasonably priced AICB Career Path. All ICB Courses include your first year's ICB Student Registration fee.
For more information please call 01989 720380 or visit website

With full tutor support by phone, email or post, Open Study College provides accredited home learning courses that lead to our:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping *NEW*
- Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
For more information please call 0800 970 9131 or Visit Website

The Distance learning Partnership is an alliance of course providers who have combined to provide you with cost effective learning which you can undertake in your free time. They offer courses leading to our:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Payroll Management
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ULearn college provides courses in Beauty, Bookkeeping, Employability Skills, PTLLS, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and more. We're flexible in course duration, offering a range of short and longer term courses as well as home study. All of our tutors have over 10 year experience in their industry and will guide you every step of the way to achieving your qualification. With ULearn USucceed!
ULearn College can be contacted on 0845 519 4081
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UK Open Learning
A specialised open and distance learning college providing quality correspondence courses covering a wide range of subject choices. They offer courses that lead to our:
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Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
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Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
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Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
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Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
They can be contacted on 0800 043 4288
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Premier Training
They offer CD-ROM based distance learning course. They offer a courses that leads to ICB:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
They can be contacted on 0870 350 1362
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The National Extension College (NEC)
Their students are successful in ICB examinations.
NEC offer courses leading to ICB:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level II Certifciate in Computerised Bookkeeping
The NEC can be contacted on 01223 400200.
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The Borders Learning Centre at Interalia
Offering tutor-led and supported self study training programmes which include all training materials and software. Regular tutorials are held by friendly, experienced and qualified tutors to encourage and assist students to successfully complete their courses.
They offer courses leading to our:
- Level I Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping
- Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping
- Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
Interalia can be contacted on 0800 130 0350
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