Course overview
Take your payroll skills to the next level and step into senior finance roles.
The all-new and bespoke ICB & Sage Level 3 Diploma in Payroll Management builds on your existing knowledge, combining essential payroll training with hands-on Sage Payroll software experience.
Designed to give you the skills employers are actively looking for, this course will help you develop the confidence and expertise you need to manage payroll professionally.
Who's It For?
Perfect for those with some payroll or related experience, like the ICB & Sage Level 2 Certificate.
Job outcomes
- Payroll Manager
- Senior Payroll Administrator
- Payroll Specialist
- Payroll Analyst
- Payroll Supervisor
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Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
This course takes an average of 3-6 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. However, we recommend that you have some previous payroll (or related) experience, like the ICB & Sage Level 2 Certificate.
Pathways
If you’re looking to develop your finance career and take on more advanced roles like Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Administrator.
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
You’ll gain a qualification accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), powered by Sage, and delivered exclusively by ICS Learn.
Assessment
You’ll sit two computer-based assessments for this payroll qualification, including a practical skills assessment that will include simulated payroll tasks and scenarios.
Additional information
When you enrol on this payroll course, you’ll earn exemptions from the Level 3 exam with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), allowing you to progress faster in your career.
Subjects
This course is split into two key units: knowledge and practical skills, so you build both understanding and real experience in payroll management.
You’ll build on the knowledge gained from the ICB & Sage Level 2 Certificate, gaining a strong understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including:
- Contractor and subcontractor responsibilities
- Verification processes
- CIS tax deductions
- HMRC adjustments
- Reporting requirements
- Invoice handling
- Reclaiming CIS tax
You’ll gain hands-on experience using Sage Payroll software to manage payroll end-to-end, preparing you for real workplace environments.
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!
