IAB Qualifications

IAB qualifications that build careers

IAB qualifications are created by our industry experts to give you the skills you need to establish your career or business, from learning the basics to qualifying as a fully fledged, professional bookkeeper.

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Ofqual regulated qualifications

Ofqual

regulated IAB qualifications

30+

countries recognise LCCI

continents

100+ years

of LCCI heritage

Choose your path

Three routes into a finance career

Study at your own pace, alongside work and family, with qualifications employers already know and trust.

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Career Ready

Bookkeeping

If you're interested in pursuing a career or business in bookkeeping, there's no better way to begin than an Ofqual-regulated IAB bookkeeping qualification, designed to fit around your current commitments.

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International

LCCI

Trusted by employers globally, LCCI qualifications combine a legacy of excellence with modern, flexible learning, delivered in partnership with the IAB to support you at every stage.

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Career ready

Payroll

A successful career in payroll demands up-to-date qualifications and industry knowledge. IAB payroll qualifications give you the support and education to make sure your career or business thrives.

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Recognised worldwide

The importance of internationally recognised standards

In today's rapidly evolving global business landscape, employers are seeking professionals with proven expertise who can navigate the complexities of the international market. That is where LCCI and IAB come in.

By choosing LCCI and IAB qualifications, you are joining an international business community with a rich heritage and a global footprint. These qualifications are recognised and respected across four continents and over 30 countries.

Credible Respected by employers across four continents.
Relevant Built around what today's employers need.
Accessible Study through a global network of approved centres.
Portable Your credentials travel wherever your career takes you.

Our partnership

IAB & LCCI

Since September 2023, the IAB and LCCI have joined forces to offer and develop high-quality professional qualifications for the finance sector and a variety of other professions.

More than a century of LCCI heritage in accountancy, bookkeeping, payroll and finance
From foundation certificates to advanced diplomas, for every career stage
A secure verification service for employers, institutions and learners

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About our centres

IAB Approved Centres

Are you interested in becoming an IAB approved centre? Approved centres gain access to our resources and are recognised for meeting high standards in bookkeeping education.

Our guide gives an overview of the requirements and the application process for centres seeking IAB approval.

Become an IAB centre