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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.

61 lessons 23h of video Pass guarantee

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

Practice Exams

CIMA Objective Test Practice

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

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Operational Case Study

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How it works for OCS

Step 1

Learn

Grasp the OCS syllabus fast.

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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Step 2

Practise

Sit the OCS case study before you sit it for real.

Our case study mocks replicate official CIMA conditions — same format, same pre-seen, same pressure. Written by subject experts, not recycled from generic question banks.

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Diagnose

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After every mock, VIVA maps your OCS 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 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.

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.

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Operational Case Study