CIMA Professional Operational Level

Entry requirements

You’ll need to have completed CIMA Certificate, AAT Professional (Level 4), or have an accountancy or finance degree.

Months of entry

January, July

Course content

CIMA Operational is the first level of the CIMA Professional qualification. After completing this level you can progress onto the Management level, then complete the Strategic level to become a chartered management accountant.

The level is made up of three Objective Test subjects and one Case Study. You must pass all three Objective Tests before moving onto the Case Study, which tests what you’ve learned overall in the level. You need to pass all assessments to be able to progress to the Management level.