Professional
In November 2007 BPP students claimed:
- 75% of UK paper/level prizes
- 60% of UK Managerial paper prizes
- 75% of global Strategic Level prize winners
- 60% of CIMA Strategic Aggregate top 10
MORE prize winners over the last five years than all other training providers.
MORE flexibility - more flexible course options, dates, locations than any other training provider.
MORE success - BPP pass rates are consistently well above the CIMA global average.
What is CIMA Professional?
CIMA Professional stage includes the core requirements for the CIMA qualification. There are ten papers to pass in total. P1, P2, P4, P5, P7 and P8 form the Managerial stage. View BPP's recommended paper combinations.
P3, P6 and P9 form the Strategic stage. In addition you must pass the TOPCIMA exam once P1-P9 have been successfully completed.
CIMA Professional stage exams are difficult to pass, with the national pass rates below 50% for some papers.
Click BPP paper recommendations for more advice.
Studying CIMA Professional with BPP
Taught course
Classroom - based courses run by our highly qualified tutors.
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Revision courses
Classroom based courses designed to prepare you for exam success, whether taking papers for the first time or retaking.
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Rehearsal phase
Rehearsal is vital for success. It will help you practice, perfect your exam technique and build the confidence you need to perform under timed conditions.
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Distance Learning
For those preferring to study at home.



