CIMA (Russian): Business Performance Management

CIMA (Russian): Business Performance Management

The Russian-language CIMA program builds the skills to use financial and non-financial information for management decisions. It covers the key issues of organizational performance management and applies directly to the practice of Russian companies.

About the qualification

CIMA is an international professional qualification in management accounting geared toward a career in business. A CIMA-trained professional can evaluate the efficiency of capital investments, sustain business profitability and build company management around the efficient use of resources. That is why CIMA-level knowledge of management accounting is often listed in job postings as an advantage.

CIMA exam preparation also develops self-discipline, analytical thinking and time management, qualities that are useful in any professional role.

What CIMA preparation gives you

• Skills that help you make management decisions on a sound basis and with confidence.
• An understanding of the methods the international professional community uses in management accounting.
• Preparation for exams that are considered challenging and are graded by independent experts.
• Additional opportunities for career growth.

Who it is for

The program is designed for professionals who want to learn to use financial and non-financial information for management decisions: management accountants, financial managers and analysts, economists, accountants and executives.

What the CIMA qualification enables you to do

• deepen your knowledge of management accounting;
• develop business decision-making skills;
• validate your professional level;
• increase your value in the job market;
• expand your professional network and join an international community.

Learn more about the qualification in the Resources section.

Qualification structure

The CIMA (Russian) qualification includes three exams in Russian:

• P1 Operational Performance Management;
• P2 Business Performance Management;
• a case study exam in business management.

To obtain the CIMA (Russian) certificate, you must pass the P1 and P2 exams or be granted exemptions from them.

Requirements

CIMA sets no education or work experience requirements for obtaining the certificate.

Exams

• the exam is a computer-based test;
• duration: 90 minutes;
• number of questions: 60;
• the result is scaled from 0 to 150 points; the pass mark is 100.

All questions carry equal weight. Exams are organized and administered by CIMA: CIMA sets the exam windows, registration procedure and venues, so current terms should be checked before registering. The certificate is issued by CIMA based on exam results.

Duration and curriculum

Module P1 Operational Performance Management (Russian), 60 academic hours

• cost accounting systems (30%);
• budgeting (25%);
• short-term decision-making (30%);
• dealing with risk and uncertainty (15%).

In addition: P1 practice workshop with 115 tests and 2 mock modules.

Module P2 Business Performance Management (Russian), 60 academic hours

• cost planning and analysis for competitive advantage (25%);
• control and performance management of responsibility centers (30%);
• long-term decision-making (30%);
• management, control and risk (15%).

In addition: P2 practice workshop with 115 tests and 2 mock modules.

A detailed syllabus for the modules can be requested via the Contacts section.

What the training includes

1. Classroom sessions. Classes are taught by instructors with practical experience. They run as seminars, so theory is immediately reinforced through practical assignments.

2. Study materials.

• A study guide with structured theory, examples and assignments on exam topics.
• A practice workbook with extended problems, answers and explanations.

3. Regular knowledge checks. Homework after each class and short quizzes during classes. This helps you track progress and spot gaps early.

4. Mock exam. The final stage of preparation is a mock exam under conditions close to the real CIMA exam. It helps you check your level of preparation and consolidate your knowledge.

5. Exam registration support. Step-by-step instructions, reminders of registration deadlines and answers to organizational questions.

6. Case study exam preparation. Separate preparation for the final exam of the qualification.

Learning outcomes

• the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to pass the CIMA exams;
• in-demand management accounting and analysis skills;
• the ability to apply performance management methods in companies of any size and form of ownership.

Documents on completion

On completing the course, participants receive an HSE IPAA certificate of completion listing the modules:

• CIMA P1 Operational Performance Management (Russian), 60 academic hours;
• CIMA P2 Business Performance Management (Russian), 60 academic hours.

The CIMA certificate and the corresponding status are awarded by CIMA after the exams are passed.

To enroll or ask a question, contact us via the Contacts section.