In order to be certified, candidates must meet the “Four E's” required by the CIMA Certification Commission. Experience — Candidates must complete three-years of experience in financial services prior to certification.

What are the requirements for CIMA?

A minimum of 36 months' experience is required across the four knowledge areas, with a maximum of 60 months to be evidenced. At least 18 months must be at the intermediate, advanced and/or expert levels. The remaining 18 months can be gained across foundational, intermediate, advanced and expert levels.

Can you do CIMA without working?

Anyone can study CIMA, whether you already work in business and finance, want to change career or even hope to run your own business.