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I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you that there’s a lot to do in preparation for your CIMA Strategic level case study exam.

As you will have seen from an earlier blog post I wrote, your approach needs to involve:

  • Careful analysis of the pre seen material
  • Familiarity with what is going on in that industry in the real world
  • Thorough revision of your technical knowledge from the three objective test papers
  • A good understanding of your “role” in the fictitious organisation
  • Practicing the many elements of exam technique needed to pass

Now you’re probably pretty scared of awaits you in the CIMA Strategic level case study, right?

And you’re wondering: is it even possible to be fully prepared in such a short space of time?

But don’t worry, I’ve broken down what you need to do in a step-by-step, week-by-week, structure for you to follow.

It’s based on the same blueprint that CIMA case study experts Astranti use on their CIMA SCS Exam Course .

And this schedule has been proven to work over and over again by students who have passed their CIMA Strategic level case study exam, despite working full time and having other commitments taking up their time.

Now it won’t be easy.  Preparing for CIMA exams never is.

But if you follow the plan below over the coming weeks it will set you up for success…AND don’t worry if you feel you are falling behind.   You will soon catch up if you are determined to pass.

Activity #1: CIMA Strategic Level Case Study Pre Seen Analysis

In particular you are looking to find out:

  • A clear picture of what the organisation does and the industry it operates in
  • How the business is performing and where it is currently heading
  • The potential threats and opportunities for the business
  • Who the stakeholders are and how you would advise they be managed
  • A list of the key issues facing the organisation that are likely to come up in your exam
  • How you would deal with such issues to provide practical business advice
  • The key topics from the E, P and F papers that are relevant to this particular case
  • Your own interpretation of the figures provided (what they mean for the business)
  • Any potential ethical issues that may arise
  • A list of key facts you can summarise onto one page and read over regularly

Activity #2: Start Learning More About the CIMA Strategic Level Case Study Exam

In particular you’ll want to discover:

  • The key ingredients to passing the CIMA Strategic Level Case Study
  • A general overview of the exam format
  • Your Role and how it will shape your exam answers
  • How to analyse the pre seen
  • How to Identify ALL the requirements
  • Why you must plan your answers
  • The 9 stages of exam planning
  • How you can practise your answer plans
  • The best approach to typing up your answers for a clear pass
  • How to practise your writing style
  • How the SCS exam is marked
  • How to master time management in your exam
  • The optimum approach to preparing for the SCS exam

Recommended resources:

  • Relevant SCS Pre Seen Material from CIMA Connect
  • Matt’s FREE guide to analysing the pre seen quickly and effectively
  • Astranti Detailed Video Guides walking you through the SCS pre seen
  • Astranti SCS Study Text no.1 covering in depth what is needed to pass the exam
  • Astranti SCS Tuition Videos on exam time management, writing style and answer planning
  • Recent SCS Examiner reports from CIMA Connect

Activity #1: Start Revising Theory from Papers E3, P3 and F3 (and how to apply it)

Your CIMA Strategic case study exam is not just testing your technical knowledge but also your application of this knowledge.

“Application” basically means knowing when and how to use a theoretical model appropriately in your exam so that you can provide the best advice possible to your boss in the case.

Here you’ll want to learn:

  • Which theories are most applicable to the CIMA Strategic level case study exam
  • The underlying concepts of those theories so you can explain them
  • The pros and cons of using them in different business scenarios
  • What the examiner is really after when it comes to earning marks for technical skills
  • How to interpret and analyse key financials to help the decision making process
  • How to apply different theoretical models to the pre seen
  • How to use theory as a useful tool for providing sound business advice in the exam

Activity #2: Start revising the different aspects of Ethics (an area often examined)

Ethical issues can come up in any CIMA Strategic level case study exam.   Such as the ethics of suppressing the facts in a report to stakeholders (Variant 1, May 2017), the ethical issues relating to a product placement decision (Variant 2, May 2017), and ethical risks associated with analysing the competitor’s product in order to copy it (Variant 4, May 2017).

The CIMA Strategic level case study examiner has also made a point of saying that Ethics needs to be dealt with better by students.  Here’s just one example from a recent examiner’s report:

“Candidates are not usually very proficient at questions on ethics and unfortunately this question was no different.”

So if you want to score well in your exam you need to be prepared to deal with the different aspects of ethics should they come up.

In particular you want to learn:

  • Why ethics is so important at case study
  • Ethics – the theory and how to apply to the exam
  • Corporate Social responsibility – the theory and how to apply it
  • How to use CIMA’s ethical code – which the examiner for the CIMA SCS exam said could come up at any time
  • Controlling ethics – a checklist on how to deal with ethical problems faced in the exam
  • Why students ethical sections are typically so poor
  • A checklist of ethical headings to consider to analyse ethical issues in depth and maximise marks
  • How to write ethical recommendations in depth
  • What the examiners say about ethics and the exam
  • A standard structure to use in the exam to maximise marks on ethics questions

Activity #3 (Optional): Watch a live/recorded webinar on the keys to passing the CIMA SCS exam.

Here you’ll by taught by an expert tutor where you’ll learn:

  • What it takes to prepare fully for this exam, and what YOU will have to do between now and your exam date
  • What the examiner says you must do to pass AND what you must avoid
  • The skills of effective planning with a live demonstration of answer planning
  • A good understanding of the key points from the current pre-seen
  • How to use your knowledge of the pre-seen to score marks in the exam
  • The 10 theoretical models most likely to be examined, based on the current pre-seen
  • The writing style that maximises your marks in the exam
  • How to master your time management – often the biggest roadblock to passing this exam

Activity #4: Attempt Your First CIMA Strategic Level Case Study Mock (and submit for marking)

Without doubt the difference between passing and failing the CIMA Strategic level case study exam comes down to one thing: How well you have practiced your exam technique under exam conditions.

Mock exams help you with just that.

But also, mock exams help you determine whether the hours you have already spent revising have worked in terms of committing the vital information to your long term memory.  After all, in the heat of your exam, you need to be able to quickly and easily recall how to approach the answers.

As each exam window is based on a different case, you’ll want to make sure that the mock exams you are attempting are on the latest pre-seen and contain realistic scenarios which could occur in the real exam.

Once you have attempted your mock, you’ll want to get your mock marked by an experienced tutor.

It’s really hard to tell by yourself whether you would have picked up marks or not throughout your script and also it’s hard not to be biased.

Your marker will give you a good outside perspective as to the level of knowledge and exam technique you have displayed in your script.  And also point out which areas of improvement you need to focus on most and how to go about making those adjustments.

Activity #5: Review First Mock solution

Here you want to review what a high quality answer looks like as well as the best way to structure your exam answer to the different requirements you are faced with.

It’s important that you don’t simply copy out the solution.  Instead as you read through, think about and note down any key insights you learn.  In particular ask yourself:

  • Did I spot ALL of the same requirements?
  • Did I format my answer in a similar way?
  • Did I apply the same or similar theory to each requirement?
  • Did I make roughly the same number of points in each section?
  • Did each of my points have a similar amount of depth to them?
  • Was my overall advice in each section in line with the solution?

It’s also important to remember that mock exam practice is all part of the learning process.  You’re not expected to be writing a strong answer just yet.   And it’s also better to find out where your strengths and weaknesses lye right now rather than on your actual exam day

  • Astranti SCS study text no.2 which covers all the key areas of the syllabus from E3, P3 and F3
  • Astranti’s S CS Ethics pack which goes into detail about how to deal with Ethics confidently
  • Astranti Masterclass 1 where you’ll be taught the keys to passing the SCS exam
  • Astranti S CS Mock Exam 1 and Solution
  • Marking and feedback from experienced Astranti tutor

Activity #1: Review First Mock Feedback When Returned by Marker

Your experienced marker will review your script in detail, paragraph by paragraph.

They will give specific feedback for each paragraph and determine your areas for improvement. This will enable you to identify weaknesses in your answers and how you can improve on them to get those vital marks.

Specifically they will give you feedback on:

  • How well you applied the case to the unseen scenario – are you scoring enough application marks?
  • Your application to the pre seen – are you using pre seen information enough?
  • The balance of your points under technical, people, business and leadership skills
  • Your exam technique – focusing on what you need to do to score more marks
  • Your writing style – is the way you make your points scoring good marks?
  • Whether you are writing enough to pass – do you need to make more points and in which sections?
  • Any key areas of technical weakness that you need to revise.
  • Whether your point’s long enough and your explanation’s detailed enough.
  • Your overall performance with your final mark – and whether you are on track to pass

Activity #2: Attempt Your Second Mock (and submit for marking)

Use what you learned from your first mock to your advantage.   Particularly look to put into place those improvements identified by your marker.

Submit your mock for marking to confirm how well you scored and put those improvements into place

Activity #3: Review Second Mock Solution

Follow the same process as for your first mock solution

 Activity #4: Keep Revising Theory from Papers E3, P3 and F3

Keep testing yourself on how well you explain the theories you cover and your ability to apply them to potential scenarios affecting the case.

Activity #5 (Optional):   Keep Revising Ethics

Keep working on how to deal with ethical issues successfully in your exam

 Recommended Resources;

  • Astranti SCS Mock Exam 2 and Solution
  • Astranti SCS Text Books

Activity #1: Review Second Mock feedback when returned by marker:

Follow the same process as when you got the feedback for your first mock.  Take comfort from where your strengths are and don’t get too down about your weaknesses.  You’ll never produce a perfect answer.  Simply commit to work on those specific areas of improvement in isolation before your next mock.

Activity #2: Attempt Your Third Mock

Use what you learned from previous mock attempts to your advantage.   Particularly look to put into place those improvements identified by your marker.

Activity #3: Review Third Mock Solution

Follow the same process as per previous mock solutions.

Activity #4: Keep Revising Theory from Papers E3, P3 and F3

As in previous weeks

Recommended Resources;

  • Astranti SCS Mock Exam 3 and Solution

Activity #1: Review Third Mock feedback when returned by marker

Activity #2: Attempt Your Fourth Mock

Activity #3: Review Fourth Mock Solution

  • Astranti SCS Mock Exam 4 and Solution

Activity #1: Review Fourth Mock feedback when returned by marker

Activity #2: Attempt Your Fifth Mock

This will typically be your final mock before your actual exam.

As such, it needs to be very challenging and probably more difficult than real exam. That way your actual exam will feel like just another mock.

This final mock will cover some of the major topics (ones likely to be tested in the real thing) from E3, F3 and P3.

Submit this mock for marking to see where you really stand a week before your exam date.

Activity #3: Review Fifth Mock Solution

Activity #5 (Optional): Final Revision Webinar Ahead of Your CIMA Strategic Level Case Study Exam

Here you’ll learn:

  • The common mistakes made in the exam according to the examiner
  • Which errors you are still making that you’ll want to eradicate
  • The top 10 most likely issues in your exam based on the current pre-seen
  • Whether you are using the pre-seen information as you should be – the examiner says you must!
  • A reminder of the key elements of passing the SCS exam
  • Four key areas of improvement for YOU to score more marks on exam day (based on a script you have written)
  • Pre-prepared paragraphs based on your pre-seen which you can memorise that are guaranteed to score you extra marks in the exam
  • What the markers are saying about SCS scripts they are marking and what they say you should do to improve
  • The key time saving tips for the exam to ensure you complete every section on the day
  • A number of top industry examples which you can use to score marks in your exam
  • What other students are saying which can be of use to you in your exam
  • Astranti SCS Mock Exam 5 and Solution
  • Astranti Masterclass 2

This is your CIMA Strategic level case study exam week!!!

Exams are held between Tuesday and Saturday.

  Activity #1: Review Fifth Mock feedback when returned by marker

Hopefully be now you’ll marker will be reporting that you’ve ironed out most of your weaknesses and you are well on track for passing your exam.

Activity #2:   Final Tweeks

Work on any remaining areas of exam technique and technical knowledge that need improving.

Other activities to perform on pre exam days:

  • Re read the pre seen & the one page summary of your analysis
  • Create a list of key points you want to use in your exam
  • Review all the key lessons from your mocks
  • Re read the key theories just to refresh your mind
  • Try to visit your chosen exam centre
  • Make sure you have your admission slip and ID ready
  • Take it easy the day before your exam – no last minute cramming
  • Sleep well and relax the night before the exam
  • Practice thinking positively ahead of your exam – visualise success

Activities to perform during Your exam:

  • Go into exam with confidence – even if you don’t feel like it, try and act like it (trust me this works)
  • Work quickly through your exam and aim to make lots of points
  • Keep going right to the end and try to maximise your marks
  • Keep an eye on the time throughout and stick to your timings
  • Stick to what has worked in your mock exam practice
  • Your revision notes
  • Your admission slip and ID

Final thoughts

This schedule is not meant to intimidate you.  It looks long and involved but it is manageable even with a full time job and other commitments .  Plus you can always use it as a template to create your own schedule.

I can’t guarantee you a pass if you stick to this plan. I wish I could.

But if you follow ALL the steps outlined in the schedule, you are gearing yourself up for the best chance of passing first time.   After all, it means you are following a proven framework that has been used by many successful students on Astranti’s CIMA SCS course

And if your exam is fast approaching, you can still catch up and complete all these activities in time.  It just means you’ll have to put in the extra effort in the time remaining.  But what you can’t do is skip ahead or miss a couple of these steps out …as this virtually guarantees you will fail.

Just be prepared to put in the hard work now so that you can reap the benefits come results time.

P.S. Have any questions? Drop me a note in the comments section below.

P.P.S. If you know someone who is also taking their CIMA Strategic level case study exam, please share this plan to help them, too.

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You can use this guide as a base for you to create your own study plan. This will also help you to identify how you will progress through your studies towards CIMA’s CGMA qualification. Essentially, the CGMA qualification has four levels. This guide will give you information on the specifics of each CGMA level:

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The Certificate in Business Accounting level is made up of four papers:

  • BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics
  • BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
  • BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
  • BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Corporate Business Law

The modules at Certificate level can be sat at any time (the exams are “on-demand”) and in any order.

The most common approach for students at this level is to study for these modules one at a time.

At Certificate level, each module will require between 35 – 50 hours of study. This would include attending tuition sessions if you study via a classroom , FI Online or Online Live course and, as such, many students find that planning to study each paper over 6-8 weeks is a reasonable target.

On this basis, many students complete the Certificate level over 6-9 months which allows for plenty of time to study and also a few well-earned breaks, for example:

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Operational, Management and Strategic levels

The following three levels each contain four modules. Each level contains three Objective Test (OT) modules and a case study exam.

The OT modules can be sat at any time and can be completed in any order; however, you must have completed all of the OT modules within a given level before you can sit the case study exam. The case study exam can be sat at one of four sittings a year (February, May, August, November). Many students find it helpful to identify when they would like to sit the case study for the level they are studying and then work backwards from there to create their study plan.

Each OT module will need between 45 – 60 hours of study (this would include attending tuition sessions if you study via a classroom or Online Live course) and so people tend to take 8-10 weeks to complete each OT module.

With that in mind, many students find that completing a level within 9 – 12 months is a sensible timeframe to aim for. This allows for steady progression whilst also being able to balance your other commitments outside of your studies.

We have created a high level timeline below that looks at how a student starting their Operational level in January and working towards the November Case Study sitting, may plan their studies:

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It's always a good idea to plan ahead as early as possible, and especially so when studying for a challenging professional qualification like CIMA. However, the official CIMA exam dates can be a little tricky to find and navigate.

So we have created a simple guide for you here, where you can browse all the important CIMA exam dates and details over the coming 12 months.

A few provisional points before we get to the exam dates themselves:

  • Note that there are only set exam dates for the CIMA Case Study exams. The Objective Test exams can be taken at any point throughout the year, contingent on opening dates and hours for official exam centres
  • Since 2019, CIMA has changed slightly the structure of the Case Study exams. Previously there was a new pre-seen released for each exam window (i.e. one for February, one for May, one for August etc). Now, one pre-seen covers two exam windows. So the pre-seen released ahead of the November exam also covers the following February's exam. And the pre-seen released for the May exam also applies to the following August's exam.
  • Don't forget to register for your CIMA Case Study exam! Be very aware of the deadlines for registering for each CIMA exam window (see below). Students often forget this one.

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1. CIMA Exam Dates 2022/2023

Below you can find a simple table with the exam dates for each window over the next 12 months or so. These are the dates when you can actually sit the exams. If you need to locate an official CIMA exam centre, you can find more information here.

Note that these date ranges are inclusive. So for example, it says "10-12 November", that means you can sit the exam on the 10th, on the 11th, or on the 12th.

Typically the dates fall on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. But be sure to double-check, taking into account your local time-zone and how this might affect you.

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2. Pre-seen Release Dates

Several weeks before each Case Study exam takes place, CIMA releases the pre-seen document to students. The pre-seen is the document that introduces you to the company and industry that is the focus of the case study. It includes lots of important information that you will be expected to use on the day of your exam to help write your answers.

Usually, you can find the pre-seen document available for download on CIMA's website on the official pre-seen release date (listed below). You can find the most recent pre-seen available for download here.

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3. Exam Entry Closing Dates

As mentioned above, this is one that students often forget, or forget to check ahead of time! Be sure to register as early as you can.

Of course, it's important to bear in mind that you cannot register for your Case Study exam until you have officially passed all of the corresponding Objective Test exams at that level (this doesn't necessarily apply to all students, as some students may have been granted exemptions from certain Objective Test exams, e.g. Gateway students for the MCS).

If you are sitting all of the Objective Test exams for that level, you need to factor this into your planning. "Can I realistically have all my Objective Test exams passed by the closing date for the Case Study exam?". An important question to consider!

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4. Dates when Exam Results are Released

Important to know the exam results dates, if only to ensure that you time set aside to distract yourself from the nerves/excitement/anticipation in the preceding hours!

Students often ask "but at what time does CIMA release the exam results!?" I'm afraid to say that this one is a bit unpredictable! Sometimes it's literally within seconds of the clock striking midnight (UK time) on the date in question. Other times, students need to wait until later in the morning or even early afternoon to get their results.

That's ultimately at CIMA's discretion, and unfortunately VIVA has no inside knowledge on that particular aspect of CIMA! (... although we're certain we have plenty of insight on others!).

You will typically find your CIMA exam results on your CIMA account, on the CIMA website. So make sure you have your log in credentials ready to go, and your finger hovering over the refresh button...

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5. Exam booked? Where to start studying

Now this is going to sound biased, but... VIVA is the place to start! But we say it with good reason. VIVA is an award-winning tuition provider , a certified CIMA learning partner, and a pioneer in terms of delivering premium online learning at a fraction of the cost of traditional institutions.

But don't worry, we're not trying to just sell, sell, sell! You can start learning for your Case Study exam entirely for free , immediately.

We have 2 hours of free pre-seen analysis for every case study exam/window. You can find these free lectures on our YouTube channel here.

We also have tonnes of useful free exam guides and articles in our Knowledge Centre . For example, this extensive guide on how to write a Case Study exam answer here.

If you're impressed by this and want to really nail your exam, then you can explore our award-winning online courses here.

We hope you found this guide useful. If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a message in our chatbox to the bottom right of your screen (or email us at [email protected]).

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  1. Exam timetable

    View key dates to help you plan your studies Plan your CIMA's CGMA® exams. On-demand tests are available all year. There are four windows a year when you can sit the Case Study Exams (February, May, August, and November). Within each window, exams will be available for three days, from Wednesday through Friday.

  2. CIMA Management Case Study

    Activity #3: Keep Revising Theory from Papers E2, P2 and F2. Final practice of your application skills to different theories. Activity #4 (Optional): Final Revision Webinar Ahead of Your CIMA Management Case Study Exam. Here you'll learn: The common mistakes made in the exam according to the examiner.

  3. CIMA Case Study Exams: Your definitive guide

    Hold on! Unlike the objective test exams, which could be taken all year round, case study exams can only be taken at certain times. CIMA has 4 exam windows a year (February, May, August and November) where it is possible to sit a case study exam. In each of these months, exams are scheduled over a 3 day period.Each pre-seen will be available for 2 sittings, with new ones released for the May ...

  4. How to Prepare for CIMA Case Study Exams (and Pass First Time)

    Sleep well and relax the night before the exam. Practice thinking positively ahead of your exam - visualise success. Step 5: During Your Exam. Go into exam with confidence - even if you don't feel like it, try and act like it (trust me this works) Work quickly through your exam and aim to make lots of points.

  5. How to Pass CIMA Case Study Exams: Detailed Guide to Success

    CIMA now includes a percentage allocation for each task. A good rule of thumb here is that for every 10% allocated to a particular task, you add one paragraph. So if a task is worth, say, 33%, you will write approximately three paragraphs. If a task is worth 60%, you will write about six paragraphs.

  6. Full Post Exam Materials May /August 2021 MCS and Gateway

    This document contains the full post exam supporting materials for the May and August 2021 management case study and CIMA gateway exam containing: pre-seen material. exam variants. suggested solutions. examiners report. marking guidance. Open PDF. Published 22/10/21. The CGMA Study Hub keeps you on track to achieve your personal study goals.

  7. CIMA :: Pearson VUE

    To schedule your CGMA case study exams, please visit your exam dashboard. Certificates, qualifications and routes Certificate in Business Accounting. The Certificate in Business Accounting is CIMA's entry level accounting qualification for candidates with little or no accounting background. Find more information here »

  8. Management Case Study

    What do my exam results mean. Further reading. Exam Technique. Case Study support 1 - preparing for the Case Study exam. Exam Technique. Case Study support 2 - planning a good answer. Exam Technique. Case Study support 3 - developing a fuller answer. Study Support.

  9. Case Study support 1

    The purpose of the case study exam. CIMA describes the case study exam as a "role simulation". It requires candidates to "respond to authentic work-based activities presented during the examination, drawing together learning from each of the three subjects to provide solutions to the issues and challenges presented".

  10. Helpful exam resources for your 2022/23 CIMA case studies.

    Exam resources for the current case study exam- November 2023/February 2024. In this section, you can find the pre-seen documents for the current CIMA case study sitting, as well as a link to Astranti's free pre-seen analysis sample materials on YouTube. You can also find links to purchase Astranti's full set of pre-seen analysis materials.

  11. Management level examination blueprint

    Resourcedownloadavailable. This is the examination blueprint for the Management level of the CIMA Professional Qualification. It will set out in detail what is examinable in the Case Study Examination and the Objective Tests for the period stated on the cover of this document. It also provides information about the format, structure and ...

  12. Examination timetable

    Examination timetable. Examination timetable with dates for all aspects of multiple CS windows. Open. The CGMA Study Hub keeps you on track to achieve your personal study goals.

  13. CIMA Strategic Level Case Study

    This is your CIMA Strategic level case study exam week!!! Exams are held between Tuesday and Saturday. Activity #1: Review Fifth Mock feedback when returned by marker. Hopefully be now you'll marker will be reporting that you've ironed out most of your weaknesses and you are well on track for passing your exam.

  14. Planning your CIMA studies

    At Certificate level, each module will require between 35 - 50 hours of study. This would include attending tuition sessions if you study via a classroom, FI Online or Online Live course and, as such, many students find that planning to study each paper over 6-8 weeks is a reasonable target. On this basis, many students complete the ...

  15. Strategic level examination blueprint

    It complements the syllabus document and provides details specifically related to the different type of assessments and is our most comprehensive statement to date on CIMA's examinations. Download the Strategic Level Exam Blueprints 2024-2025. File name: Strategic-Exam-Blueprints-2024-2025-final for web.pdf. Download(4.8 MB)

  16. CIMA Exam Dates

    CIMA Case Study Exam Timetable 2024. There are four opportunities a year when you can sit case study exams - February, May, August, and November. Exams within each window will be available for three days, from Wednesday to Friday. February 2024 CIMA Exam Dates. Operational. Exam entry opening - August 3rd, 2023; Exam entry closing ...

  17. CIMA Management Case Study Courses

    Dedicated to helping you pass your case study exam. Ever since our first CIMA case study course over 14 years ago, Astranti has gained a reputation for offering the most comprehensive case study courses in the market. Our courses are dedicated to providing you with the best advice and support to help you pass your exams on the first attempt.

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  19. CIMA Exam Dates

    Note that there are only set exam dates for the CIMA Case Study exams. The Objective Test exams can be taken at any point throughout the year, contingent on opening dates and hours for official exam centres; Since 2019, CIMA has changed slightly the structure of the Case Study exams. Previously there was a new pre-seen released for each exam ...

  20. SCS November 2022

    This document contains the full post exam supporting materials for the November 2022 and February 2023 Strategic Case Study exam containing: pre-seen material. exam variants. suggested solutions. examiners report (available from 28 April) marking guidance (available from 28 April) Open PDF. Published 28/4/23. The CGMA Study Hub keeps you on ...

  21. CIMA Exam Dates: Plan your studies with confidence

    Booking your CIMA case study exam. The rules are slightly different for the three case study exams. ... You must complete mock exams 1 to 3 and send them to your allocated marker by the deadlines set out in the course schedule. 2. Do not copy the solutions. You must not copy the mock exam solutions. If you do so this will invalidate your pass ...

  22. OCS November 2023 and February 2024 post exam material

    This document contains the full post exam supporting materials for the November 2023 and February 2024 Operational Case Study exams. This includes: pre-seen material; exam variants; suggested solutions; examiners report (available from 12 April 2024) marking guidance (available from 12 April 2024)

  23. CIMAStudy Strategic Level

    Case study exams can be sat at a Pearson Vue centre, or remotely at home. Find your nearest Pearson VUE centre. Case study exams are across a three day period four times a year - February, May, August, and November. For these dates visit the CIMA website. Exam structure: The Case Study exams consist of a series of tasks based on pre-seen material.