CIMA Dates and Prices Online Classroom September August 2016

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1 CIMA Dates and Prices Online Classroom September August 201 This document provides detail of the programmes that are being offered for the Objective Tests and Integrated Case Study Exams from September 2015 to August 201. Alternatively you can also choose to study via the Online Classroom Live. About our programmes Page 2 Certificate Level C01 Fundamentals of Management Accounting Page 8 C02 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Page 8 C03 Fundamentals of Business Mathematics Page 8 C04 Fundamentals of Business Economics Page 8 C05 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance & Business Law Page 8 Operational Level E1 Organisational Management Page 9 F1 Financial Reporting & Taxation Page 9 P1 Management Accounting Page 9 Integrated Case Study Page 9 Prices Page 7 Management Level E2 Project & Relationship Management Page 10 F2 Advanced Financial Reporting Page 10 P2 Advanced Management Accounting Page 10 Integrated Case Study Page 10 Strategic Level E3 Strategic Management Page 11 F3 Financial Strategy Page 11 P3 Risk Management Page 11 Integrated Case Study Page 11 *Full terms and conditions apply The new Lifetime Pass Assurance Scheme cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion run by any BPP group company. No cash alternative available. **Full terms and conditions apply To qualify for ten Professional Development with BPP Professional Education Limited ( BPP PE ) free of charge, two CIMA papers must be booked at the same time. Only certain online Professional Development Courses apply. ***Based on BPP students sitting E2 Objective Tests from 2 Jan 30 Jun 2015.

2 We re behind 8 out of 10 CIMA Prize Winners. *** Wherever you are on your CIMA journey, you re more likely to succeed with us behind you. Of the top ten Worldwide Prize Winners at CIMA, we tutored eight. With support from expert professionals and world-class study materials, we re behind you all the way. The Achievement Ladder was very positive and ensured that self study was used effectively. The gradual build up helped me prepare for the exam. Evelyn Smith, CIMA Prize Winner in the March 2015 ICS exams Achieving CIMA success isn t easy. But with us behind you, providing support, motivation and a range of expert study methods to suit your learning style, you re much more likely to succeed. All our CIMA programmes combine Taught, Revision, and Exam Practice and are Lifetime Pass Assured, guaranteed* meaning if you are unsuccessful in your exams you can come back as many times as you need to pass. Introducing BPP Momentum BPP Momentum is our unique approach to learning that increases your chances of success. However you choose to study with us you will be supported by BPP Momentum: Choose from a range of study methods to suit your learning style, including Online Classroom and Online Classroom Live We also offer Focus Sessions and exam standard practice questions for each paper an invaluable way to prepare for your exams Track your progress via a personalised Achievement Ladder, identifying your strengths and weaknesses and providing targeted support Our expert tutors and Programme Advisors are behind you every step of the way as professionals teaching professionals Our world-class study materials give you access to the best resources We re the only training provider to offer Professional Development courses** as part of our programme, for well-rounded development We offer Lifetime Pass Assurance*. If you are unsuccessful in an exam, you can return to the study programme as many times as necessary More flexibility More start dates across all study modes we provide a structured study schedule that gives you the option to progress quickly if you want to. More personalisation With personalised feedback on regular assessments you can identify your strengths and focus your study time on your areas of weakness. More support We have enhanced the support we provide so you can stay on track, accessing the support you need when and how you need it. You can now benefit from more online content including extensive question banks, Focus Sessions and our dedicated team of Programme Advisors, alongside the expert tutor support we have always provided. More value We offer quality without compromise. Our enhanced complete programme offers real value for money with everything you need to pass your exam included. More confidence You can be confident our enhanced progressive approach will build the competence you need to pass your exam and all our programmes are Lifetime Pass Assured, guaranteed*.

3 BPP s combined CIMA programmes. We have combined Taught, Revision and Exam Practice into a single programme putting you in the strongest position to pass your exams. We have enhanced every aspect of the traditional learning model One programme per Objective Test (OT) exam Already in 2015 we have trained over 7,000 students taking over 13,000 papers, and taking over 30,000 steps on the Achievement Ladder. Our Objective Test programmes are based around early and ongoing testing to reinforce learning, enabling you to feel comfortable in the exam and achieve the 70% pass mark. Key features Programmes can be studied at your own pace however they are designed to take between -8 weeks, covering the entire syllabus and including the final exam Specifically designed around the CIMA exam style and the skills required No need for Revision courses you decide when you take the exam Focuses on tutor-led question practice from the start Exam standard OT questions throughout the programme to ensure you can learn and enhance your technique Extensive question bank with detailed feedback approximately 400 questions and 1000 explanations per paper Exam standard questions from the start building your confidence step by step to exam success Case Study Bridging Questions enabling you to start thinking about your ICS exam as soon as you have passed your OT One programme per Integrated Case Study (ICS) Developed by our CIMA case study experts who have run over 1,000 courses and helped over 12,000 students to case study success. We trained 8 of the worldwide top 10 students, including the first placed Prizewinner^ for the new Integrated Case Study exams - BPP s record is second to none. Key features Includes 3 full mock exams based on the real pre-seen case studies released weeks prior to the exam Focuses on demonstrating CIMA s core competencies and integration skills which is what the exam is marked on Question practice to learn how to deal effectively with the real pre-seen in exam conditions via an ICS exam environment that replicates the real exam No need for a separate Taught course as the complete programme focuses on key skills from day 1, utilising the knowledge you have gained from the OT papers Access to online resources to refresh any technical areas before the programme starts allowing you to focus on the ICS exam skills from the start Final Mock Programme For additional exam practice we offer an ICS Final Mock programme available either via our Online Classroom Live where you can sit a real pre-seen based mock exam. BPP Momentum and our CIMA programmes address that everybody is different and has different needs when studying plus the option to study via the Online Classroom Live or Online Classroom offers greater flexibility than ever before. You can even mix and match between study modes per paper to suit you. ^Based on Strategic Integrated Case Study in the March sitting

4 How to create the best CIMA schedule for you. We would recommend that you plan a levels worth of study at a time and book your programmes as early as possible. This way you will ensure that you have secured your place, you can start to plan your time and are in the best place to progress at a good pace. We recommend you follow these steps. Choose your Integrated Case Study (ICS) sitting first and check when the ICS programme starts Choose the study mode that meets your needs - you can study for all your exams via your preferred study mode or mix and match for different exams Select Objective Tests (OT) programmes to start when you re ready, and finish close to the ICS programme starting - an advantage of the OT exam format and the exams being on demand is that you can progress at the pace that suits you, as you can study for one or more OT exams at a time You can study the OT papers within a level in any order, there is not a recommended route Aim to sit your CBA exam within 3 weeks of your OT programme finishing for each paper Target ICS date Number of OTs remaining November 15 February 1 I only have my Integrated Case Study to complete the level ICS programmes for November exams start at the end of September. We recommend the Case Study exam in 2015, whilst your paper specific technical knowledge is still fresh. One (Studying for an OT exam will take you -8 weeks to complete) The optimum plan for anyone with one OT remaining is to sit the ICS exam in November. We would suggest the Case Study exam in 2015, whilst your paper specific technical knowledge is still fresh. Two (We recommend the November ICS programme starting at the end of September) Our flexible study schedules enable you to study two OTs at the same time. We recommend you aim for the November exams. You can choose to study two OT exams one after each other and aim for the February ICS exams. Three (We recommend you aim for the November or February ICS sittings) Our study schedules allow you to study and pass three OTs at the same time. You will need to complete all OTs and the ICS programme to sit the November exam sitting. You will need to complete all OTs and the ICS programme in order to sit the February exam sitting.

5 Personalised progression through the CIMA qualification. We have created flexible study schedules that allow you to progress through the levels in the most appropriate way for you, from an accelerated month route to 12 months per level there is a breadth of options available. All routes provide you with structure, but more flexibility than ever before. We offer the choice to study multiple papers because our scheduling has been designed so the programmes offered via the different modes complement each other and you have the option to attend Online Classroom Live sessions on weekdays, at the weekend and in the evenings in some centres. How long will it take to complete a level? Now 3 months months 9 months 12 months month accelerated 3 OT s studied together ICS month accelerated If you want to complete a whole level in months this route is the most appropriate for you. All OTs would be studied at the same time CIMA qualified in 1 1 /2 years 9 month 3 OT s studied one-at-a-time ICS 12 month flexible 3 OT s studied one-at a time with study breaks ICS 9 month You would have a break of approx. -8 weeks between sitting your ICS exam and the next level s OT programme starting. All programmes would be studied one-at-a-time CIMA qualified in under 2 1 /2 years You can progress faster by mixing and matching study modes 12 month flexible You would have a break of approx. 3-4 months between sitting your ICS exam and the next level s OT programme starting. Time period over which OTs are studied could be extended (and break reduced) All programmes would be studied one-at-a-time CIMA qualified in under 3 years

6 Ways to study CIMA with BPP. I have found the new BPP Momentum programme very useful for the new CIMA method of examination. It really helps to set you up and be prepared for the exam. Peter Gregory, CIMA Strategic 2015 BPP Momentum is our unique approach to learning that increases your chances of success. Whichever level you are at, whatever study mode you choose, you will be able to track your progress identifying your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to progress through the qualification and achieve your goals. All our study modes include: A combined programme with Taught, Revision and Exam Practice included A personalised Achievement Ladder to track your progress and continuously identify your strengths and weaknesses Comprehensive online learning activities and resources including up to 400 practice questions in the style of the real exam per paper Support and personal feedback on technical queries from our expert tutors Access to Focus Sessions that cover specific problems including technical areas and key exam-related topics via online webinars Programme Advisor support to get you back on track if you miss or fail a step on the Achievement Ladder Lifetime Pass Assurance* meaning if you are unsuccessful in your exams you can attend as many programmes as you need for free until you pass World class study materials Approved CIMA Learning Quality Partner Free Professional Development** courses when booking two papers Online Classroom Live Our award-winning Online Classroom Live lets you study wherever you have internet access, and is ideal if you like the discipline and motivation of a structured and timetabled course and can commit to scheduled sessions. The live and engaging, interactive webinars delivered by one of our expert tutors are all recorded, so you can watch any you miss. There s also a library of online content which includes a comprehensive suite of online lectures. Online Classroom Online Classroom gives you the flexibility of studying whenever and wherever you want, combined with the support of a dedicated tutor. All programmes have a start date and study guidance to provide structure, but you set the pace, with access to the library of online content including a comprehensive suite of lectures recorded by BPP experts so you have access to BPP tutor explanations whenever you need them, plus forums so you can interact with your tutor and fellow students.

7 Certificate Level Online Classroom Duration in weeks Start Dates C01 - Fundamentals of Management Accounting 4 08 Sep 0 Oct 03 Nov 12 Jan 09 Feb 08 Mar 12 Apr 10 May 07 Jun C02 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 5 09 Sep 07 Oct 04 Nov 13 Jan 10 Feb 09 Mar 13 Apr 11 May 08 Jun C04 - Fundamentals of Business Accounting 4 08 Sep 0 Oct 03 Nov 12 Jan 09 Feb 08 Mar 12 Apr 10 May 07 Jun C05 - Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance & Business Law 4 09 Sep 07 Oct 04 Nov 13 Jan 10 Feb 09 Mar 13 Apr 11 May 08 Jun Changes to C03 CIMA are updating the Certificate Level syllabus in January 2017 and a key aspect of this is to discontinue C03 as a standalone subject under the 2017 syllabus. CIMA will be redistributing syllabus topic areas currently found in C03 across C01, C02 and C04 in the new 2017 Certificate Syllabus. CIMA are offering all current students a waiver if you believe you have an adequate knowledge of business mathematics by taking the waiver you will not have to sit and pass C03 and can progress through to the CIMA Professional Qualification when you have completed the other Certificate papers. This change by CIMA is a positive move as it will allow you to progress to the Operational level quicker and move through your qualification. What this means for you If you still need to sit and pass C3 then, as a BPP student, we would recommend you take the C3 waiver. We will support you in this by ensuring that all the business mathematics training that you need is provided to you when you need it (e.g. we assume very little maths knowledge for students starting a C1 or P1 programme and help everyone to start from the bottom up, regardless of previous knowledge). 8

8 Objective Tests Online Classroom Duration in weeks Start Dates E1- Organisational Management 15 Sep 27 Oct 19 Jan 23 Feb 12 Apr 24 May F1 - Financial Reporting and Taxation 1 Sep 28 Oct 20 Jan 24 Feb 13 Apr 25 May P1- Management Accounting 17 Sep 29 Oct 21 Jan 25 Feb 14 Apr 2 May Integrated Case Study Start Date Exam Sitting 08 Sep Nov 24 Nov Feb 08 Mar May 9

9 Objective Tests Online Classroom Duration in weeks Start Dates E2 - Project and Relationship Management 22 Sep 03 Nov 2 Jan 01 Mar 19 Apr 31 May F2 - Advanced Financial Reporting 23 Sep 04 Nov 27 Jan 02 Mar 20 Apr 01 Jun P2 - Advanced Management Accounting 24 Sep 05 Nov 28 Jan 03 Mar 21 Apr 02 Jun Integrated Case Study Start Date Exam Sitting 1 Sep Nov 02 Dec Feb 1 Mar May 10

10 Objective Tests Online Classroom Duration in weeks Start Dates E3 - Strategic Management 29 Sep 10 Nov 02 Feb 15 Mar 2 Apr 07 Jun F3 - Financial Strategy 30 Sep 11 Nov 03 Feb 1 Mar 27 Apr 08 Jun P3 - Risk Management 01 Oct 12 Nov 04 Feb 17 Mar 28 Apr 09 Jun Integrated Case Study Start Date Exam Sitting 24 Sep Nov 10 Dec Feb 24 Mar May 11