CIMA Exam Dates

CIMA Exam Dates & Registration Process – If you want to be the top of the curve in accounting profession, you should definitely pursue CIMA. CIMA is one of the best, globally recognised courses that will take you to your next level.

As you’re reading this article, it’s assumed that you’re already convinced why you should pursue CIMA. Thus, here we will show you how you can take the step forward to make your dream come true.

In this article, first we will talk about the registration process in detail. Then, we will go ahead and talk about the CIMA exam windows and dates so that you can schedule your exam.

Jump right in. Because if you read this guide about CIMA registration and exam dates, you don’t need to read another article about the same!

• How to register for CIMA?
• CIMA Exam Registration – 4 step process
• CIMA Exam Dates
• CIMA Objective test
• CIMA – Case Study exams
• How to schedule your CIMA exam

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How to register for CIMA?

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If you want to study CIMA, you need to go through a lot of details. But don’t worry; we will get you covered. In the following paragraphs, we will show you how you can go for CIMA registration step by step.

First: Go to the page

The first step is really to go to – CIMA

source: CIMA

In this page, you will be able to get information how to find your best entry route, how to search for course provider if you want to take tuitions and which exam centers you can attend for your qualification.

Choose your route

The best part of CIMA exam is that anyone can study it. The only requirement you need to have is that your English and Math should be strong.

So why it’s important to choose the route! Because you need to know what options and exams you can take to directly get to CIMA certification. You would agree that if you’re a graduate, you’re more advanced than someone who’s just leaving school.

Go to this page – Choose your route

source : CIMA

And then you will have four options –

• I’m undergraduate or graduate
• I’m about to leave school
• I’m a member of another professional body
• I’m working

In each section, you have different options. Just click on the option that seems most relevant to you and follow the instructions mentioned there.

The matter of fact is that that you can study CIMA part time or full time.

Course provider

If you think that it’s better to take tuition classes rather than studying on your own, CIMA got you covered. You can easily get access to their course provider.

First go to – Colleges that teach CIMA and then read three levels of schemes they offer. After reading it in full, you can fill up the form below and can search for your nearest course providers.

Have a look at the page below –

course: CIMA

CIMA Exam centers

Before registration process, this is the last thing you should check. You need to know which exam centers you can attend as per your qualification.

This is also very structured and you don’t need to go through any hassle to check the exam center.

Just go to – Pearsonvue 

Then in the box, write down your address or where you live as of now. Check whether there’s any nearest CIMA exam center than you can go for.

If you didn’t check the above page yet, have a look at the page below to understand what you need to do –

source: Pearsonvue

Additional details

You’re already done with checking your entry routes, course provider and exam center. Now it’s time to register. To make the process of registration easier, few things you need to keep with you while registering. Here are they –

• You need to have your accurate contact details like email, phone number, and address with you while registering.
• If you’re working anywhere, keep all the details with you while registering.
• If you’re already studying, you also need to provide details of your tuition provider.
• If you choose to pay online, you also need to keep your debit or credit card details with you.

Finally for your information, if you are from UK, you can pay online via debit or credit card; but if you’re from outside UK, you can pay via online or by post.

CIMA Exam Registration – 4 step process

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There are exactly four steps in CIMA Registration process.

In this section, we’ll take you through each step.

1^st Step: Start

First go to – Student Registration

In this page all you need to do is to select your entry route from the options. If you’ve a promotion code, you can write it down in the given box.

If you’ve doubt about what entry to route to choose, it’s best to go for standard route.

source: CIMA

Once you’re done with this, press “continue” to go to the next step.

2^nd Step: My Details

After pressing “continue”, you will be coming to the following page –

 

source: CIMA

You have two options here. If you don’t have MY CIMA account, get started by writing your email id on the left hand. Or else, if you’re already registered with CIMA, fill up the email/contact ID and password on the right hand side.

If you don’t have the MY CIMA account, after providing with email id, you need to fill up some more details –

source: CIMA

Once you fill this up, there’s another form that you need to fill up. Have a look –

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Once you fill this up, you will be asked to press “Complete My Details”.

3^rd Step: Registration

Once you press “Complete My Details”, you will be carried to this page –

 

source: CIMA

In this page, you’ll be asked to how would you want to study (via which medium). There’re total 5 options –

• Attend a college
• com
• CIMA official study texts
• Distance learning
• Not yet decided

If you don’t yet know which option to choose, simply select “Not yet decided” and then “Continue”.

Then you will be asked to fill terms and conditions and agree to CIMA terms. Before you tick and “Continue” make sure you read the whole document carefully.

source: CIMA

Final Step: Payment

Final step is simple. Once you’re done with registration, simply choose the way you will pay and your registration process would be complete.

CIMA Exam Dates

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In this section, we will go in detail about CIMA exam dates in 2017. As you already know that you need to appear for two tests. First you need to clear an objective test and then you can sit for case study exams.

So we will go one by one.

First let’s talk about the objective test and then we will articulate details about the case study exams.

But before that, just have a look at the overall picture so that you can get what we’re talking about later on.

source: CIMA

CIMA Objective test

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Objective tests would be of 90 minute for each subject within each level. You can take the objective test any time throughout the year as these are on-demand tests. What’s important here is to know how you will schedule your CIMA exam.

source: CIMA

CIMA – Case Study exams

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In case of case study exams, you have four windows throughout the year. You can take case study exams in February, May, August and November.

Within each exam window, you’ll be able to sit for five days – from Tuesday to Saturday.

Let’s have a look at exam dates of 2017 in detail. Although, February & May windows are already gone, still you’ll get an idea about the next year –

February 2017

	Operational	Management/Gateway	Strategic
Exam Entry Opened	27th July 2016	03rd August 2016	10th August 2016
Exam Entry Closed	24th January 2017 (05 pm UK time)	31st January 2017 (05 pm UK time)	07th February 2017 (05 pm UK time)
Pre seen material available	Week commencing 9th December 2016	Week commencing 16th December 2016	Week commencing 16th December 2016
Exam dates	07th – 11th February 2017	14th – 18th February 2017	21st – 25th February 2017
Results released	23rd March 2017	30th March 2017	06th April 2017

 

May 2017

	Operational	Management/Gateway	Strategic
Exam Entry Opened	26th October 2016	02nd November 2016	09th November 2016
Exam Entry Closed	25th April 2017 (05 pm UK time)	03rd May 2017 (05 pm UK time)	09th May 2017 (05 pm UK time)
Pre seen material available	Week commencing 24th March 2017	Week commencing 31st March 2017	Week commencing 07th April 2017
Exam dates	09th – 13rd May 2017	16th – 20th May 2017	23rd – 27th May 2017
Results released	22nd June 2017	29th June 2017	06th July 2017

 

August 2017

	Operational	Management/Gateway	Strategic
Exam Entry Opened	25th January 2017	01st February 2017	08th February 2017
Exam Entry Closed	25th July 2017 (05 pm UK time)	01st August 2017 (05 pm UK time)	08th August 2017 (05 pm UK time)
Pre seen material available	Week commencing 23rd June 2017	Week commencing 30th June 2017	Week commencing 07th July 2017
Exam dates	08th – 12th August 2017	15th – 19th August 2017	22nd – 26th August 2017
Results released	21st September 2017	28th September 2017	05th October 2017

 

November 2017

	Operational	Management/Gateway	Strategic
Exam Entry Opened	26th April 2017	4th May 2017	10th May 2017
Exam Entry Closed	24th October 2017 (05 pm UK time)	31st October 2017 (05 pm UK time)	07th November 2017 (05 pm UK time)
Pre seen material available	Week commencing 22nd September 2017	Week commencing 29th September 2017	Week commencing 06th October 2017
Exam dates	07th – 11th November 2017	14th – 18th November 2017	21st – 25th November 2017
Results released	21st December 2017	11th January 2018	11th January 2018

 

source: CIMA

How to schedule your CIMA exam

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If you want to schedule your CIMA exam online, theirs is exactly four steps to consider –

• First step: While you registered for CIMA, you would receive a CIMA contact ID and password. The first step is to use the contact ID and password to log in to your account. If you have any confusion regarding your contact ID, you can email CIMA at contact [at] cimaglobal.com.

• Second step: The second step is to update your contact details (if required) at your MY CIMA account. If there’s any outstanding payment, you need to pay off right now; otherwise you won’t be able to schedule your CIMA exam.

• Third step: Once you update your details and pay the outstanding amount (if any), you’ll transferred to Pearson VUE website directly. At Pearson VUE website, you need to select “Schedule your exam”.

• Fourth step: This is the last step. You need to choose the exam you want to sit and you need to go through the payment process (if you decide not to pay later). Once you’re done scheduling your exam, you’ll be transferred back to MY CIMA.

You can also schedule your CIMA exam via phone. You can call at +44 (0)20 8849 2251 and the CIMA team will take your details and will transfer you to Pearson VUE that will schedule your exam and take your payment (unless you choose to pay later).

Confirmation

Once you’re done scheduling your CIMA exam, you’ll get a confirmation email from Pearson VUE that your schedule is confirmed.

Rescheduling your exam

If in any case, you feel the need to reschedule your exam, here are the time limits –

• You can reschedule your objective test up to 48 hours before the test.
• In case of case study exam, you can reschedule your exam till the registration period is open.

Conclusion

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If you read it through, you would know everything about the registration process and exam dates of CIMA. All you need to do is to keep this guide handy and whenever you require, keep referring back.

Before you take the plunge, think through about how CIMA would add value to your long-term career goals and whether you would really like to do CIMA to advance your career or not. Once you’re certain, go ahead and register yourself with CIMA. We wish you all the best for your journey ahead!

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