When Is The Best Time To Start CIMA FLP?

“What is the best time of year to start CIMA’s Finance Leadership Programme (FLP)?”?

This is one of the most common questions we receive from students when trying to plan their studies. While you can enrol in the FLP programme year-round, not all start dates are created equal.?

Here is why choosing the right start date can have a huge impact on your FLP subscription.?

What are the ideal start dates?

The ideal FLP intake months are February, May, August, and November. Do you notice anything significant about these dates? That’s correct - they are all Case Study Exam months! But what does this mean for your subscription?

Why do they matter?

Choosing the right enrolment month can significantly impact your exam preparation and scheduling. Starting during one of these months will ensure that you have ample time to cover the syllabus and adequately prepare for the exams, as the next case study sitting is at least 3 months away.?

This also means that you will have at least 4 opportunities (on a one-year subscription) to write the case study exams before your subscription expires. This covers you should you fail an exam and need to wait for the next sitting to rewrite.?

While starting in ideal months is especially crucial for one-year subscriptions, it is also recommended for longer subscription durations to maintain a strategic exam schedule.?

There are exceptions to this rule, particularly for candidates with specific circumstances such as needing to only complete one level or being exempted from multiple subjects. In such cases, personalised advice from experienced tuition providers like us can guide candidates in making informed decisions tailored to their individual situations.?