Course overview
Fast-track your payroll career from beginner to advanced in one combined course.
The all-new and bespoke ICB & Sage Level 2 and 3 Combined Course in Payroll is a complete pathway designed to take you from payroll fundamentals through to management-level skills.
You’ll start with core payroll knowledge, then progress into advanced topics, all while gaining practical experience using Sage payroll software.
Upon completion, you’ll gain:
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A globally recognised ICB qualification
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A digital badge demonstrating your Sage software training
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Practical skills you can immediately apply to real job roles
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A clear career pathway with Integrated exam exemption routes
This is payroll made simple, and shaped around you.
Who's It For?
Perfect for beginners or career changers looking to move into payroll or finance roles.
Job outcomes
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Payroll Assistant
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Payroll Administrator
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Payroll Manager
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Senior Payroll Administrator
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Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Analyst
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Payroll Supervisor
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
This course takes an average of 6-10 months to complete while working full-time.
Delivery
This course is fully online. You’ll learn through the Sage platform, following a clear, step-by-step journey. You'll study two units in total, one knowledge and one practical skills unit.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Course features
When you study this payroll qualification with ICS Learn, you'll benefit from:
Practice tests with instant feedback and unlimited attempts
Personalised tutor support from expert tutors
24/7 access to the Sage platform and content for 180 days
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), powered by Sage, and delivered exclusively by ICS Learn.
Assessment
You'll sit four computer-based assessments in total. Two for the ICB & Sage Level 2 Certificate and two for the ICB & Sage Level 3 Diploma.
Additional information
When you enrol on this payroll course, you'll earn exemptions from exams with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), allowing you to progress faster in your career.
Subjects
You'll study one knowledge unit and one practical skills unit for both the Certificate and Diploma components, covering four units in total.
You begin with the ICB & Sage Level 2, building a strong foundation in payroll essentials such as payslips, legislation, statutory payments, RTI reporting, and compliance.
You then progress into Level 3, where your learning becomes more advanced. This stage focuses on managing complex payroll processes, including starters and leavers, payroll adjustments, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements, and more in-depth reporting responsibilities.
About ICS Learn
As the world’s most experienced flexible learning provider, we specialise in online learning with real-world impact.Whether you're looking to break into a new field, advance in your current role, or gain a promotion, our self-paced, 100% online courses make it simple to study at your own pace, on your own terms.Suited for those across virtually any industry, our wide range of globally recognised qualifications include:CIPD HR and L&D coursesAAT Accountancy & Bookkeeping coursesCMI Management coursesPRINCE2 Project Management coursesILM Leadership coursesCIPS Procurement coursesLIBF Finance coursesBCS Information Technology coursesWith anytime enrolment, 24/7 online course access, and expert tutor support, we make it easy to fit learning around your life – and not the other way around.That’s why every year we help thousands of busy professionals just like you gain the skills they need for a career they’ll love. Enrol today!
