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There are approximately 120 hours of learning for each course, and each course covers the CIMA learning outcomes for that subject as specified in CIMA's CGMA^® syllabus. Each course provides access for 12 months. Candidates usually take around three to four years to complete all 16 courses.

All of the CIMA Study distance learning courses include 120 hours of e-learning content written by CIMA, and cover the learning outcomes as specified in the syllabus. Each learning outcome unit is complete with interactive activities, reading assignments, mid module checks and real life examples. In addition to this, we recommend that you do all the past exam questions in the recommended time and then compare your answers with the examiner's answers. Additional study materials, and enhanced tutor support is provided with CIMA Study Prime courses.

For information, please visit the CIMA website.

For information on exams visit the CIMA exams page.

The Certificate in Business Accounting courses include end of unit questions and answers which are assessed and your scores recorded. In addition at the end of the courses there is a complete mock exam which is timed, assessed and scored as in the real objective tests so you can measure your readiness.

For CIMA's CGMA^® Professional Qualification objective test subjects, as you go through the courses, you can 'Take a Test'; there are a variety of formats: multiple-choice questions, matching statements, calculations and drag-and-drop exercises. There are also review questions throughout, which follow the format of exam questions and for which comparison can be made against a suggested solution. At the end of your course there is a complete mock exam which is timed, assessed and scored automatically so you can ensure your readiness for the exam. For the Case Study courses you will be given access to a mock exam based on the pre-seen material for the current exam sitting. This will be released to you on a set date. You can submit your answer for marking by the deadline set to receive a mark and feedback from one of our markers.

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Individual courses start at £145.83 (excluding VAT). All prices can be found on the course level pages.

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Yes, to upgrade to CIMA Study Prime you just need to pay the difference in price between the two courses. To do this just give us a call on +44 (0)161 259 7400 or email enquiries@cimastudy.com and we'll be happy to help!

There are similarities between the coverage of CIMA’s official textbook and the online courses as they both provide comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. The main difference is the treatment of the material: CIMAstudy.com offers a different learning experience from the book, bringing the theory to life and giving you the opportunity to learn in a more interactive way as well as providing new case studies, and exercises within the modules to test your understanding and exam practice questions.

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The courses have been designed as a one-stop study solution, and everything needed to complete the course is included. Prime courses also include CIMA’s official study text as an ebook.

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