CIMA qualification
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Become a Chartered Global Management Accountant with CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification and enhance your employability as an accounting professional in India. Kaplan’s flexible approach to learning can help you achieve the CGMA designation from wherever you are in the country, with part-time and remote study options available. See how you can become CGMA qualified with Kaplan, or simply subscribe* to get access to the full course.
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We’ve been helping professionals achieve CIMA’s CGMA Professional qualification for decades, including many individuals looking to get their CGMA designation in India. As an AICPA & CIMA Registered Tuition Provider, our courses provide learners with everything they need to become exam-confident and complete CIMA's CGMA Professional Qualification on their own terms.
Our pass rates are 27% above the global average*, which has earned Kaplan the prestigious AICPA & CIMA Global Pass Rate Excellence Award for three years in a row. Whether you’re starting your career in accounting or want to progress to a more senior role, our CIMA courses will provide you with skills, knowledge and mindset employers are looking for.
*Kaplan’s Case Study pass rates versus the global average pass rate of 64%, across all levels in 2023. Valid as of March 2024.
Online CIMA courses for all 4 qualifications and levels
CIMA’s qualifications are split into The Certificate in Business Accounting and the CGMA Professional Qualification, which is made up of 3 levels. After you complete the Professional Qualification, you will earn the CGMA designation after your name and become a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
The learning materials for each CIMA course can be purchased separately. Alternatively, you can save by subscribing to all 4 levels of CIMA's CGMA syllabus from just $55 per month.* Payment options are flexible and you can cancel at any time.
To complete your CGMA qualification, learners also need to show they have a minimum of three years of relevant practical experience (PER) before, during and/or after their studies.
You might be exempt from needing to complete all 4 levels if you already have relevant qualifications or experience. Find out more about CGMA exemptions on the AICPA & CIMA website.
*When you subscribe to our 12-month plan.
Certificate
The Certificate in Business Accounting, gives you fundamental knowledge of business and accounting.
- Fundamentals of Business Economics (BA1)
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting (BA2)
- Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (BA3)
- Fundamentals of Ethics Corp Gov and Bus Law (BA4)
Operational
The first stage of the Professional Qualification. You can start at this point if you have completed Certificate in Business Accounting, AAT Professional (Level 4), or have an accountancy or finance degree.
- Managing Finance in a Digital World (E1)
- Management Accounting (P1)
- Financial Reporting (F1)
- Operational Case Study (OCS)
Management
The second stage in the Professional qualification. You can only do this level if you have passed the Operational Level.
- Managing Performance (E2)
- Advanced Management Accounting (P2)
- Advanced Financial Reporting (F2)
- Management Case Study (MCS)
Strategic
The final stage of the Professional Qualification. After this, with the relevant work experience, you will be a Chartered Management Accountant with the CGMA designation.
- Strategic Management (E3)
- Risk Management (P3)
- Financial Strategy (F3)
- Strategic Case Study (SCS)
Kaplan's flexible learning approach
Study on your own terms, wherever and whenever suits you.
All Kaplan learners, including those studying for their CGMA qualification in India, have the option to complete their course from home and on a part-time basis. This means you can study for CIMA's exams at a time and place that works best for you.
We offer two different flexible study methods for you to choose from: Live Online and OnDemand.
Live Online
Our Live Online classes are great for learners who want the structure of a traditional classroom, but with the flexibility of attending classes online. Learn from expert lecturers wherever you are and join in with live interactive classes that follow the same exam-focused materials as traditional classroom courses.
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OnDemand
Our OnDemand classes are the most flexible approach to learning. Study for CIMA’s CGMA qualification using unique online resources created to structure your learning and prepare you for exams, at a time that's most convenient for you. OnDemand learners can still benefit from a high level of expert guidance and support through this study method.
Discover if OnDemand learning is a good fit with a 5-day CIMA OnDemand free trial.
Try CIMA OnDemand for FREEWhy study with Kaplan?
"Transferring to Kaplan’s Live Online has been the best decision I have made for my career. Since moving from other training providers to Kaplan’s Live Online Learning platform, I’ve enjoyed the solid expertise of world class lecturers, all while still allowing me to control when and where I do my studies and revision."
Tan Yen San
Kaplan learner
There are many reasons why thousands of people decide to study with Kaplan each year. As well as our flexible approach to learning, we stand out from other AICPA & CIMA Registered Tuition providers by offering:
High pass rates
We’re proud to have pass rates that are 27% above the global average*, a testament to our quality resources and experienced academic support team.
Awards and accreditations
Not only are we an AICPA & CIMA Registered Tuition Provider, but Kaplan has won numerous awards over the years, including the 2023 Learning Technologies Award for Excellence in the Design of Learning Content.
Affordable payment plans
Pay every month, every 3 months, or every 12 months, and choose a payment plan that works best for you.
Expert lecturers
Learn from subject experts with years of experience in the accountancy field, and reach out for support with your studies 7 days a week.
Excellent value for money
Your CIMA course fees include all the materials you need to succeed, from videos by expert lecturers to mock exam papers and personalised feedback.
*Kaplan’s Case Study pass rates versus the global average pass rate of 64%, across all levels in 2023. Valid as of March 2024.
How can CIMA's CGMA Professional Qualification benefit your career?
Employers around the world value the CGMA Professional Qualification which demonstrates not just your business knowledge and skills, but your ethics and commitment, too.
With a CGMA designation after your name, you can benefit from:
- Global recognition of your skills and expertise by top employers.
- Connections to a community of professionals with similar interests and goals.
- Access to CGMA tools, research and reports to help you stay at the forefront of your profession and ensure you stand out against competitors.
Individuals who successfully complete CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification are employed across a variety of industries and sectors, from not-for-profit and government agencies to finance corporations and independent family businesses.
Take your first steps to CGMA qualification today
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