I'm about to leave school

You don’t need a degree to start your CIMA studies.

CIMA is an alternative qualification to university that is valued by employers worldwide. 

It also gives you a great opportunity to learn while you earn – many employers will fund your CIMA studies.

Ever wondered who decides on the price per song on iTunes and how? Or why festival tickets work out more expensive for one day than for the whole weekend? CIMA members play key roles in some of the world's most exciting organisations.

Certificate in business accounting

You start by studying the certificate in business accounting, which will give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of management accounting.

You can study the certificate as a qualification in its own right or as a stepping stone to the professional qualification, which leads to the title of Chartered Management Accountant.

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CIMA straight from school

Sarah Young, Deep Sea Leisure
Role: Assistant to group accountant 
Education: A levels in accountancy and law, Llandrillo College

Studying CIMA straight from school has given me the opportunity to secure an amazing role, in a dynamic multi-national company, without the ongoing financial burden of student debt. I have managed to gain four years' experience and progress to a higher level role in the time it would have taken me to complete a degree. 

Find out more about Sarah's experience.

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Read or download CIMA's school's brochure for more information about becoming a financially qualified business leader with CIMA.

If you have the ambition to succeed, sign up to find out more about CIMA today.