OCS · Operational Level · CIMA
Operational Case Study
The Operational Case Study integrates your E1, F1, and P1 knowledge into a realistic business scenario. You'll be placed in the role of a finance professional at a fictional company, responding to tasks from senior management using the pre-seen material and exam-day unseen information. It tests your ability to apply knowledge under time pressure.
What you'll learn
- Integrated application of E1, F1, and P1
- Pre-seen company analysis and preparation
- Professional communication and report writing
- Financial reporting tasks in context
- Management accounting analysis and recommendations
- Technology and data tasks in a finance role
Case Study Exam
Operational Case Study (OCS)
Three tasks, each with multiple requirements. Open-book pre-seen material released ~6 weeks before the exam.
Application of E1, F1 and P1 knowledge in an integrated business scenario
3h
Duration
50%
Pass mark
4
Sessions/yr
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61 lessons covering every examinable area — nothing more, nothing less. 23 hours of focused video. No 40-hour lecture series when 15 will do.
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Frequently asked questions
Most students complete OCS 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 OCS syllabus is covered across the video lessons and practice questions.
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