How will the CIMA Professional Qualification Strategic Level course benefit me?
Once you have completed the final CIMA Professional Qualification Strategic Level (E3, P3, F3), your salary prospects double.
Additional benefits:
- Companies that employ CIMA graduates usually provide a bonus to their salary within the first 12 months of qualifying (63% receive this)
- £66,000 is the approximate salary expected with full status
- CIMA has a large global network of over 650,000 members which provides many networking opportunities
- Graduates are eligible to apply for roles in finance, consultation, and management
- 96% of FTSE 100 companies employ CIMA graduates
- The qualification is accepted in 179 countries, providing the possibility of working around the world
Designatory Letters
As you progress through your CIMA qualification journey you will gain the following designatory letters: Certificate in Business Accounting.
Once you have successfully completed the BA1, BA2, BA3 and BA4 exams, you will gain the designatory letters CIMA Cert BA.
Professional Qualification - Operational Level
After completing the tests and Case Study exam, you will receive the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting and will gain the designatory letters CIMA Dip MA.
Professional Qualification - Management Level
After completing the tests and Case Study exam, you will receive the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting and will gain the designatory letters CIMA Adv Dip MA.
Professional Qualification - Strategic Level
On completion of the Strategic level tests and Case Study exam, you will be eligible to submit your practical experience for assessment.
The practical experience requirement (PER) is an essential part of the CIMA Qualification and CIMA’s application process. It complements assessments and demonstrates your ability to apply knowledge and skills in the context of your professional experience.
Your PER application will be assessed to determine whether you have gained sufficient experience to be awarded Associate membership – giving you the Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations.
In order to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), you require a minimum of three years verified relevant work-based practical experience.