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CIMA Apprenticeships
CIMA Apprenticeships
Employer and government funded job-based study to help you achieve the CGMA designation
The new way to become a Management Accountant
If you live in England and are a school leaver, a graduate, a working professional or even an existing CIMA student with at least 12 months of your qualification left – a CIMA Apprenticeship could be for you.
Through a CIMA Apprenticeship, you will earn a salary whilst studying towards becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), ensuring you complete your apprenticeship with the skills, knowledge and mindset employers are looking for now and in the future.
Deciding on an apprenticeship?
The role of a training provider
The training provider works with the employer to support apprentices with the off the job-training, assessing their progress towards achieving their qualifications and providing them with support during their apprenticeship. Again, together with the employer they ensure that the apprentice has or receives:
- An induction programme at the beginning of their apprenticeship
- A detailed training plan, including what happens on-the-job
- Regular progress reviews
- Opportunities to put on-the-job learning into practice
- Mentoring and general support during the entire apprenticeship
All of this is documented in a commitment statement that is part of the apprenticeship agreement: this is an individual learning plan that the provider, the employer and the apprentice all commit to at the outset of the apprenticeship.
The benefits of studying through an apprenticeship
Gain relevant experience
Develop practical on-the-job experience whilst studying for a professional qualification, laying solid foundations for a finance or commercial role in the future.
Advance your career
Apply what you learn to your job role, becoming a valuable asset to your employer whilst also helping to advance your career.
Learning - your way
Learn at your own pace whilst being taught by industry experience tutors and complete a globally recognised qualification at the end of your apprenticeship.
Earn while you Learn
Set yourself up for the future – apprenticeships enjoy marked salary increases over their career lifetime.
Getting fully qualified with no debt and relevant experience was really appealing to me. It allows you to get hands-on experience of real-life situations.
Why an apprenticeship with CIMA?
Why an apprenticeship with CIMA?
A globally recognised qualification
CIMA is the global leader in Management Accountancy training, offering a suite of current, innovative and online qualifications that provide a route for students to achieve Chartered Global Management Accountant Status (CGMA), the only globally recognised qualification for Management Accountants.
Gain professional skills
CIMA’s qualifications offer a unique blend of management and financial accounting, plus business subjects. When studied alongside a full-time job, apprentices will gain the professional skills, knowledge and mindset that businesses are looking for from their future leaders.
University alternative
An apprenticeship with CIMA can be an alternative to going to University. The level 4 Apprenticeship is equivalent to a Foundation Degree, whilst the Level 7 equates to a Masters.
Achieve CGMA designation
As candidates study whilst they work, the practical experience requirements are satisfied on the job. This means that once Level 7 is completed, they are automatically awarded the coveted CGMA designation and become members of CIMA.
Why employers should train apprentices with CIMA
CIMA is an apprenticeship partner that innovates around business’ needs and equips finance teams to create real value
A former CIMA apprentice speaks out
Which Apprenticeship is Right for Me?
Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
The Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is the first step of an apprenticeship journey that could take you all the way to earning the CGMA designation.
During this apprenticeship, you’ll study the Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA), our entry level qualification for people with little or no accounting background. It’s a qualification designed to give your career a robust foundation in business and finance.
Studying the Cert BA will give you the business and finance skills for now and into the future, including accounting, management accounting and business principles. It also forms a formal entry route into the CIMA Professional Qualification, which you can study as part of the Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. Once you have successfully completed both qualifications, you’ll be awarded the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.
Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship
If you’ve got a degree, the Level 7 Accountancy/ Taxation Professional Apprenticeship is for you. As part of this apprenticeship, you’ll study the CIMA Professional Qualification - recognised worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for a career in business.
The CIMA Professional Qualification focuses on employability, offering a syllabus that is truly competency based. It will enable you to develop the skills employers are really looking for, including technical, finance and business skills, as well as people and leadership skills.
The Professional Qualification is a demonstration to employers that you not only have the knowledge, but also the competencies and skills of a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship
Once you’ve completed your Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship, you’re ready to progress to the Level 7 Accountancy/ Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. You’ll build on the knowledge you gained in Level 4 and study the CIMA Professional Qualification, recognised worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for a career in business.
The CIMA Professional Qualification focuses on employability, offering a syllabus that is truly competency based. It will enable you to develop the skills employers are really looking for, including technical, finance and business skills, as well as people and leadership skills.
The Professional Qualification is a demonstration to employers that you not only have the knowledge, but also the competencies and skills of a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
If you want to start a new career in accounting, the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship can help you. It’s the first step of an apprenticeship journey that could take you all the way to earning the CGMA designation.
During this apprenticeship, you’ll study the Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA), our entry level qualification for people with little or no accounting background. It’s a qualification designed to give your career a robust foundation in business and finance.
Studying the Cert BA will give you the business and finance skills for now and into the future, including accounting, management accounting and business principles. It also forms a formal entry route into the CIMA Professional Qualification, which you can study as part of the Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. Once you have successfully completed both qualifications, you’ll be awarded the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.
Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship
If you’ve got some experience working in accounting or finance, you could progress your career with the Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. As part of this apprenticeship, you’ll study the CIMA Professional Qualification - recognised worldwide as the most relevant global finance qualification for a career in business.
The CIMA Professional Qualification focuses on employability, offering a syllabus that is truly competency based. It will enable you to develop the skills employers are really looking for, including technical, finance and business skills, as well as people and leadership skills.
The Professional Qualification is a demonstration to employers that you not only have the knowledge, but also the competencies and skills of a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
CIMA’s assessment approach
CIMA’s assessment approach
CIMA delivers innovative assessments that influence learning and increase the employability of students. When candidates pass, they are regarded as business ready. Two types of assessment take place on both levels of our apprenticeship programme
On-programme assessment
With the support of a training provider and your employer, you will sit a number of CIMA Exams related to the subjects of the qualification you are studying for. Alongside this, you will be expected to complete a training log that records the skills and behaviours you gain during your apprenticeship programme.
End Point Assessments
CIMA delivers two End Point Assessments (EPAs), one at the end of each level. These assessments, a combination of an exam and a portfolio or report, draw together the elements of each course to make sure that you are fully competent in role, and meet the knowledge, skills and behaviours prescribed by the apprenticeship standard.
Interested in qualifying with CIMA through an apprenticeship? Here’s what you need to do
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Find an employer to take you on as an apprentice
Talk to your existing employer or find an employer to get their go-ahead to start an apprenticeship.
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Choose your training provider
Sit down with your employer and agree on which training provider you’ll use to do your apprenticeship.
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Enrol as an apprentice with your employer
Make things official! Your employer will be able to help you with this.
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What value do apprentices add to businesses?
Having that dual experience of studying and gaining experience in the workplace is invaluable.
Find out more about the different Apprenticeship levels
Find out more about the different Apprenticeship levels
Level 4 CIMA Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship programme covers the first part of the CIMA Qualification, the Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) and gives apprentices the opportunity to discover their true business potential, teaching core business and finance skills beyond simple business accounting.
Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship
CIMA’s Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship allows apprentices to study for the globally recognised CGMA Professional Qualification whilst employed in a full-time role.
Am I eligible for exemptions
If you have existing qualifications or experience, you may be exempt from subjects and exams during your apprenticeship.
Speak to an advisor
We understand that each apprentice will be in a different situation, so speak to our apprenticeship team to discuss the best option.
Register for an apprenticeship
Register with CIMA and start studying on your apprenticeship today.
Remember, you should already be in an agreement with your employer and training provider to register for a CIMA apprenticeship.