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Progress from tactical to strategic roles.

Greater opportunities for career advancement

You have built a strong professional foundation and have experience in finance. Now, you are ready to step up, expand your influence, and move from routine tasks to strategic decision-making.

The CGMA® Professional Qualification is tailored for professionals like you who want to move beyond transactional work and into fulfilling careers in areas of expertise employers value most, such as:

  • Business strategy
  • Leadership
  • Technology
  • Ethical and strategic decision-making

With CIMA, you will study a professional qualification that fits your work and personal commitments. You don’t have to put your life on hold to pursue your dream.

You may be aiming for your next promotion, planning a career change, or looking to lead teams and initiatives.

The CGMA qualification provides recognised credibility for your skills, opens the door to a global professional network, and provides the knowledge you need to achieve your goals.

Your experience is valuable and has brought you this far — the CGMA qualification can take you further.

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Whether you are exploring your career options or ready to get started with pursuing the CGMA qualification, these resources will put you on the right track.

  • How to apply: Everything you need to know about starting your CIMA journey. Applying is easy and takes about 20 minutes.
  • Exemptions: You may be eligible for exemptions based on your previous qualifications and work experience. You may be closer to the CGMA qualification than you think.

Take the next step towards strategic finance roles and greater earning potential. Career development shapes your professional future. With the CGMA qualification, you will gain the strategic skills, network, and recognition to pursue your next professional opportunity.

Let CIMA partner with you to build a solid, rewarding, and future-proof finance career.

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Have a quick question? Here are quick answers.

If you’re considering how to advance your career and wondering where to begin, perhaps these FAQs will help. A staff member is ready to answer any additional questions you may have through the chat function or by phone. Contact us.

CIMA’s Apprenticeships are available to anyone residing in England aged 16 or over. Apprentices enrol in either a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship or a Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship, depending on their employer. From January 2026, learners must start a Level 7 apprenticeship between the ages of 16 and 21. Upon completion, apprentices progress to CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification (CGMA PQ) at the appropriate level.

CIMA students have access to benefits such as study materials, learning communities, career insights, and professional development tools.

Becoming a CIMA student is an important first step, giving you access to the professional network, support, and skills that set you up for success. Once you’ve become CGMA qualified, you’ll be eligible to use the CGMA qualification and enjoy the full suite of member benefits.

Price points differ based on the learning pathway and location.

  • The CGMA FLP is subscription based: Skills Core is a 12-month term; Skills Plus and Skills Premium are a 12-, 24-, or 36-month term.
  • For the Self-Tailored Learning Pathway, the CIMA student pays for materials as they go.

CIMA students pay via self-funding, governmental funding (CIMA’s Apprenticeships), or employer funding. Your current employer may sponsor your professional development. It’s worth asking. Some tuition providers may also offer a payment plan for the CGMA FLP.

And remember that you could be exempt from specific exams due to your previous qualifications or experience.

For example, a person may join the CGMA syllabus at the Management Level or Strategic Level, rather than at the Operational Level, thereby reducing costs.

Yes. Having the letters CGMA after your surname and CIMA membership on your LinkedIn profile and CV will get noticed by hiring managers.