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The E2 course is designed for flexible learning. Most students complete it in 8-12 weeks studying 6-8 hours per week. You can progress at your own pace with lifetime access to all materials.

Do I get access to practice exams and mock assessments?

Yes — your course includes comprehensive practice questions, mock assessments, and exam-style scenarios with detailed feedback to help you identify areas for improvement.

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E2 · Management Level · CIMA

E2 Objective Test

E2 Managing Performance examines how organisations structure themselves, manage projects, and lead change. You'll study organisational design, stakeholder management, project management techniques, and the role of the finance professional in driving performance. It's the "people and strategy" subject of the Management Level.

109 lessons 1h of video Pass guarantee

What you'll learn

Organisational design and structure
Project management: planning, control, and risk
Change management and leadership
Stakeholder management and communication
Performance management frameworks (BSC, KPIs)
The finance function as a business partner

Objective Test Exam

E2 Objective Test

Computer-based exam taken at a Pearson VUE test centre. Sat independently — no aggregation of marks with other subjects. Available in March, June, September & December.

Questions

Minutes

50%

Pass mark

Sessions/yr

Practice Exams

CIMA Objective Test Practice

Test your knowledge with authentic CIMA-style objective test questions. Get instant feedback and detailed explanations after every attempt.

60 questions in 90 minutes

All 6 CIMA question types included

Instant results with detailed explanations

Unlimited practice attempts

Performance tracking and analytics

Question Types Covered

• Single Best Answer

• Multiple Response

• True/False

• Fill in the Gap

• Matching

• Ordering/Sequencing

Subject Access Required

Practice exams are available to all students with subject access. Get access to unlock unlimited practice exams with detailed explanations and performance analytics.

Subject access includes:

All video lessons

Unlimited practice exams

Detailed answer explanations

Performance analytics

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Study Plan

Personalized learning path

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What you'll study

Preparing for Objective Test exams

This section equips you with a comprehensive understanding of CIMA E2 Objective Test structure, format, and effective exam strategies. Learn evidence-based techniques for time management, question analysis, and strategic preparation to maximise your performance and achieve exam success.

1 module · 5 lessons

E2 Subject overview

E2 Objective Test subject overview introduces the fundamental concepts of management accounting, including business models, value creation, and people performance management. This section provides essential context for understanding how management accountants contribute to organisational strategy and operational effectiveness.

1 module · 5 lessons

A. Business models and value creation

Explore how organisations design and adapt business models to create sustainable value in evolving digital environments, covering value propositions, customer segments, revenue models, ecosystem dynamics, and the impact of digital disruption on business design.

3 modules · 23 lessons

B. Managing people performance

Develop expertise in managing people performance through understanding management theories, leadership styles, performance management systems, and organisational dynamics. This section equips you with practical frameworks for motivating teams, coaching individuals, building effective groups, and negotiating successfully within organisations.

6 modules · 58 lessons

C. Managing projects

Learn the fundamentals of project management within an organisational context, covering project lifecycle phases, scheduling techniques, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and change management. This section equips you with the knowledge to ensure projects deliver strategic and operational value.

3 modules · 18 lessons

E2 mock exams

Coming soon

E2 Objective Test mock exams provide exam-standard simulations that mirror the real CIMA assessment, enabling you to practise under timed conditions, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence before your actual exam.

5 modules

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E2 Objective Test

£349 lifetime access

All video lessons, exercises and resources
Unlimited practice exams with detailed feedback
Pass guarantee included

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How it works for E2

Step 1

Learn

Grasp the E2 syllabus fast.

109 lessons covering every examinable area — nothing more, nothing less. 1 hours of focused video. No 40-hour lecture series when 15 will do.

Expert-led video lessonsDownloadable course notesAI video assistant

Step 2

Practise

Sit the E2 exam before you sit it for real.

60-question objective test mocks replicating official CIMA conditions. Same format, same timing, same pressure. Full worked explanations for every answer.

60-question mock examsWorked explanationsUnlimited attemptsPerformance tracking

Step 3

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Stop revising E2 topics you already know.

After every mock, VIVA maps your E2 strengths and weaknesses and rebuilds your study path around what actually needs work. Instant AI-enhanced marking with expert oversight. The speed of technology, the judgement of real experts.

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Frequently asked questions

Most students complete E2 in 8–12 weeks studying 6–8 hours per week. You have lifetime access so you can progress at your own pace.

Yes — every learning outcome in the E2 syllabus is covered across the video lessons and practice questions.

Yes — your course includes unlimited objective test practice with 60-question exams, instant feedback, and detailed explanations for every question.

Yes. If you complete the course and don't pass your exam, we'll refund your course fee in full. Terms apply — see our pass guarantee page for details.