CIMA FLP Route vs CIMA Traditional Route
Traditional Exam Route The CIMA FLP Route
Learning is self directed by learners who can choose
Learning Model
from various study methods from our study options
Both Traditional Route and CGMA FLP are founded on
the CGMA Competency Framework. They use the same
Syllabus & Competency
syllabus, teach the same nine competency areas, test
Framework
the same material and require the same level of
proficiency and experience.
Objective Tests • Nine 90-minute computer-based
Objective Tests exams, taken on-demand at a Pearson Vue testing
centre or online
Learning is fully guided through the CGMA FLP digital
platform:
• Entirely online
• Self-paced digital environment
• Provides all learning materials needed to complete the
qualification, including exam prep courses.
Learners have an option to enhance 1st-time pass of the
case study by adding CQ classes.
Both Traditional Route and CGMA FLP are founded on the
CGMA Competency Framework. They use the same syllabus,
teach the same nine competency areas, test the same
material and require the same level of proficiency and
experience.
• Learning and assessment happen simultaneously
• Multiple-choice questions and open-text Business
Simulation Assignments are incorporated into online
learning materials
• Learners skip material they already know via pre-
assessments
 Traditional Exam Route The CIMA FLP Route

Both routes require students to complete the three Both routes require students to complete the three three-hour
three-hour case study exams at each level of the case study exams at each level of the qualification. Learners can
qualification. Learners can take during four windows per take during four windows per year, either at a Pearson Vue
Case Study Exams year, either at a Pearson Vue testing centre or online. testing centre or online.

The Case Study exams are scheduled via myCIMA and The Case Study exams are scheduled via the CGMA FLP platform
exam fees are required. and no fees are required on active subscriptions.

Both routes require learners to log at least three years of
verified, relevant, work-based experience in the course
Practical Experience
of completing the Professional Qualification. This
Requirements (PER)
requirement ensures their mastery of real-world
accounting, finance and business skills.
Both routes require learners to log at least three years of
verified, relevant, work-based experience in the course of
completing the Professional Qualification. This requirement
ensures their mastery of real-world accounting, finance and
business skills.

After completing either route, learners become CIMA

members and are awarded the use of CIMA designatory
After completing either route, learners become CIMA members
letters (ACMA or FCMA), as well as the CGMA
and are awarded the use of CIMA designatory letters (ACMA or
designation.
FCMA), as well as the CGMA designation.

Learners awarded after completing each level/case

Learners awarded after completing each level/case study exam:
study exam:
• OCS Exam: Diploma in Management Accounting
Designation & Award • OCS Exam: Diploma in Management Accounting
• MCS Exam: Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
• MCS Exam: Advanced Diploma in Management
• SCS Exam: CIMA Passed Finalist
Accounting
• SCS Exam: CIMA Passed Finalist
Learners will get the same diplomas sent via mail when they pass
the Operational Case Study Exam or Management Case Study
Learners will get the same diplomas sent via mail when
exams.
they pass the Operational Case Study Exam or
Management Case Study exams.