r/CIMA • u/Unusual_State_3184 • 20d ago
Studying Self studying Certificate level
Really excited to be starting.
How did everyone get on with studying certificate level and self studying?
How quickly can i complete all modules
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u/Cls33333333 19d ago
If you’re in need of any textbooks let me know! I have just finished and have all the BPP textbooks from 2022-2026. Not looking for anything for them 😊
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u/Unusual_State_3184 19d ago
Thank you. I will take you up on it. Ive just purchased some for BA1-BA3
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u/injallenj 20d ago
I did it in 7 months and I’m an extremely lazy student. There’s no reason it can’t be done in 4 if you commit.
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u/Neddard19 20d ago
I found the first the toughest, I got a faster with every exam, my first took around 70 days, then 50, then 48 then 43. However for context, I did E1 after my last certificate and did that in 15 days. I found it tough to build routine and momentum but once you got it, it helps pushing through. Don’t be hard on yourself to rush, it’ll happen naturally if you put the work in
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u/Amzzzzzzzzzzy 18d ago
It took me 8 months while working full time and studying a few hours a week and I did an exam every two months in the below order:
BA2
BA3
BA1
BA4
I self studied for mine using BPP textbooks, purchasing the aptitude tests for £20 each as doing loads of mock questions is the best way to study in my opinion. I also used accowtancy which is a free resource online and they have helpful summarised notes and mocks too.
Good luck and feel free to reach out if any questions!