CIMA Professional Qualification Management Level (E2, P2, F2)

Our CIMA Management Level course is designed for finance professionals looking to move into more senior roles and build on the knowledge gained at the Operational Level. You'll move from operational tasks to strategic thinking on a management level, focusing on improving business performance.

To get the most from the course, you should:

• Be a CGMA candidate currently working towards full chartered status.
• Have completed the CIMA Operational Level qualification.
• Have a good understanding of English.
• Feel confident with basic mathematics.
• Have access to a PC or laptop (compatible with both Mac and Windows).

The CIMA Management Level comprises three core modules that equip you with the tools to manage performance, control finances, and support strategic planning. Each subject builds on what you've already learned at the Operational Level, helping you develop into a more effective decision-maker.

CIMA E2 – Managing Performance

This module focuses on how organisations can use business models and performance tools to meet strategic goals. You'll also explore how performance measurement and financial leadership influence success.

You'll learn how to:

• Develop and apply business models to drive value creation.
• Manage people's performance to support organisational objectives.
• Use project management to implement strategy effectively.

CIMA P2 – Advanced Management Accounting

This unit provides the strategic business management skills to manage costs, make capital investment decisions, and assess risk. It also helps you evaluate performance across departments and recommend improvements.

You'll learn how to:

• Use cost and value management to improve efficiency.
• Make investment decisions using relevant financial tools.
• Monitor and manage the performance of business units.
• Analyse and manage risks tied to financial decision-making.

CIMA F2 – Advanced Financial Reporting

This unit explores complex financial reporting, group accounts, and integrated reporting. It also covers how organisations raise capital and communicate financial performance.

You'll learn how to:

• Prepare group financial statements using international standards.
• Apply financial reporting principles across complex business structures.
• Understand how organisations fund long-term projects.
• Analyse and interpret financial statements using integrated reporting.

The CIMA Management Level is designed to be completed within 12 months, depending on your study pace and availability. You'll have full access to all course materials and support for 12 months, giving you the flexibility to study when it suits you.

You must complete three objective tests and one case study exam to achieve the CIMA Management Level qualification. These assessments test your understanding of each subject and how well you can apply your knowledge in practical business situations.

Objective tests are computer-marked, with provisional results available within 48 hours. Meanwhile, the case study exam is human-marked, and results are typically available within 6 to 8 weeks.

• E2 Managing Performance – 90 minutes
• P2 Advanced Management Accounting – 90 minutes
• F2 Advanced Financial Reporting – 90 minutes
• Case Study – 3 hours

The objective tests are available on demand at 5,500 Pearson VUE centres across 178 countries worldwide. The case study exam is offered in four windows throughout the year, giving you flexibility to choose the best time to sit the exam.

The Management Level Case Study exam assesses how well you can apply practical management techniques in strategic finance roles. It goes beyond theory, focusing on how you solve problems, make decisions, and communicate effectively in a mid-management role.

You will gain:

• Designatory letters: CIMA Adv Dip MA
• Proof of your ability to manage finance, performance, and strategy at the mid-management level
• An industry-recognised qualification that strengthens your professional credibility
• Eligibility to progress to the Strategic Level of the CGMA Qualification

Our CIMA Management Level course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study when and where it suits you. This means you can fit your learning around work or personal commitments while still getting the exam preparation support you need to stay on track.

Your CIMA Management Level course includes everything you need to study and stay on track throughout your learning journey. From expert guidance to high-quality materials, we make sure you're supported every step of the way.

Enrolling in our CIMA Management Level gives you:

• Comprehensive eLearning platform: Access a user-friendly learning platform packed with all your study materials, including structured lessons and guided pathways.
• Expert Tutor support: Reach out to award-winning Tutors for unlimited support, with responses typically within 24–48 hours.
• Interactive course materials: Learn through engaging videos, animations, slides, and more—designed to help you stay focused and retain key concepts.
• Question banks: Access a wide range of CIMA E2 practice questions, along with P2 and F2 practice questions, to test your knowledge and prepare for the real exam.
• Mock exams: Take advantage of practice exams, such as CIMA E2 mock exam, CIMA P2 mock exam, and CIMA F2 mock exam, that simulate the actual exam and help you familiarise yourself with the format.
• Flexible learning schedule: Study at your own pace with 12 months of full course access, available anytime, anywhere.
• CIMA-accredited textbooks: Receive physical study books that support your learning and provide an additional offline resource to help reinforce key topics.

Our CIMA Management Level course is competitively priced and includes flexible payment options to make studying more accessible. You can spread the cost with 0% finance plans and choose a payment schedule that suits your budget.

• Annual Fees - £99 paid directly to CIMA
• Interest-free finance available – Spread the cost with flexible payment plans
• Price-match guarantee.
• Choose a plan that suits your budget and start immediately.

Note: Objective and case study exam fees may vary per location and testing centres, so shop around for the most competitive price.

The exam is available via the awarding body and can be taken at one of 5,500 Pearson VUE centres across 178 countries worldwide.