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CGMA® FLP Skills Premium

Official partner of CGMA FLP Skills Premium

Builds finance competencies across a broad set of technical, business, digital, people, and leadership skills, with a focus on real-world application and knowledge in a digital world.

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Overview

The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) Premium Route is a fully digital, flexible pathway to the CGMA designation — ideal for busy finance professionals. Developed by CIMA, the FLP platform gives you 24/7 access to engaging, bite-sized content that fits around your schedule. As an official partner, Kaplan enhances your learning with expert-led classes, mock exams, and dedicated academic support — giving you the structure and confidence to stay on track. With a single subscription, you'll receive everything you need to progress: learner membership, assessments, and end-of-level case study exams — all in one simple, great-value package.

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Average duration

2-3 years

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Assessments

Three case study exams with ongoing assessment in the FLP platform

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Pass Rate

FLP Skills Premium pass rates are consistently higher than the global average

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Award

CGMA designation

Timetables

Skills Premium gives you access to live, online, interactive sessions. To help provide structure and to guide tuition towards the appropriate case study window, you will be grouped into cohorts (one per level).

We recommend that Operational, Management and Strategic learners subscribe at least one month before your cohort begins to allow time for processing and to make the most out of your subscription.

Subscribe by: March
Cohort starts: April
Case Study Exam: November


Subscribe by: June
Cohort starts: July
Case Study Exam: February


Subscribe by: September
Cohort starts: October
Case Study Exam: May


Subscribe by: December
Cohort starts: January
Case Study Exam: August


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Who it's for

This route is ideal for finance professionals ready to move beyond technical accounting and into strategic, leadership-focused roles — professionals who want to add real value and shape business success.

Kaplan's CGMA FLP Premium Route is designed specifically for working professionals. Our seamless sign-up helps place you at the right entry point based on your existing qualifications, so you can start where it makes sense — and progress in a structured, manageable way.

With Kaplan, you're supported by a trusted global learning provider, combining expert guidance and dedicated learner support. Whether you're balancing a demanding job, family life, or both, the programme fits around you — not the other way around.

Learning outcomes

Your team will gain the skills to drive strategic financial decisions and lead in a digital world.

You'll be able to:

Master core accounting and financial reporting

Analyse complex business data for informed decisions

Develop strategic risk management and financial planning

Achieve the globally recognised CGMA designation


Course content

3 months to complete

Foundational Level: Business and Finance Essentials

Designed as an entry point, this new level allows learners without exemptions, and those who do not want to take the Certificate in Business Accounting exams, to start the CGMA FLP. The Foundational level comprises three competencies, described collectively as Business and Finance Essentials. To complete this level, learners must pass the topic level assessments (TLAs). It is not a standalone qualification, and there are no exams.

In this level you'll:

  • Understand the fundamentals of business, finance, and accounting.
  • Develop a solid understanding of financial statements and their analysis.
  • Gain introductory knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting.

9 months to complete

Operational Level: Diploma in Management Accounting

The first level of the Professional Qualification. After passing this level, learners will receive a Diploma in Management Accounting and can move into roles such as a financial analyst or management accountant.

In this level you'll:

  • Utilise management accounting techniques for cost analysis and month-end reporting.
  • Apply financial reporting standards and principles for accurate reporting.
  • Analyse organisational management concepts and their impact on financial performance.

9 months to complete

Management Level: Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

The Management level equips learners with the skills to perform advanced management accounting and advanced financial reporting tasks. After passing this level, learners will receive an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting and can become a fund accountant, financial accountant, or management accountant.

In this level you'll:

  • Solve complex business problems using advanced management accounting tools.
  • Implement advanced financial reporting techniques for decision-making.
  • Evaluate the internal and external factors influencing company management.

9 months to complete

Strategic Level: CGMA Designation

The Strategic level develops leadership and strategic management abilities. After passing this level, and with the required practical work experience, learners can attain the CGMA designation, and can work in challenging and rewarding roles like financial controller, managing director, and financial manager.

In this level you'll:

  • Identify and address risks and opportunities in strategic decision-making.
  • Develop and implement strategies to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of financial strategies and their impact on business performance.

 Courses

Inc VAT

1 year subscription

From £3,600

2 year subscription

From £6,120

3 year subscription

From £9,180

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What's included

CGMA® FLP Skills Premium

With Skills Premium, everything needed to complete the Finance Leadership Program and advance towards becoming CGMA professionally qualified is included. Each subscription includes:

  • Foundational level content

    Access to the new Foundational level learning and assessment content, including online Kaplan workbooks and eight tutor-led sessions. Allowing learners with no previous qualifications or exemptions to start FLP.
  • Professional level content

    All learning and assessment materials across the complete Professional Qualification, including interactive exercises, business simulations, and Live Online classes - 11 evening sessions for in-level learning, and 5 day or 10 evening sessions for case study preparation.
  • Case study preparation

    Enhanced case study preparation through live tuition and up to three additional marked mocks.
  • Expert material

    Kaplan workbooks and tasks to support progression and exam success. This includes a wealth of additional material based on the real pre-seen case study.
  • Support system

    To ensure you succeed in this modern learning environment, we provide a robust support system. While you study the bite-sized content at your own pace, you will join live online sessions with expert tutors to help develop and embed your knowledge. Following this, at the end of each level, you will attend a dedicated live online course, which is an intensive program designed to prepare you for success in the case study exam.
  • Academic support

    Personal coaches offer advice, guidance, and support on how to best learn and progress through the course. Technical and student support, with access to qualified tutors seven days a week, 362 days a year, via live chat or email.

Fees included

CIMA registration and student fees are included in the course cost, plus two case study exam credits per level.


I have thoroughly enjoyed the structure and delivery of the classes so far. Transferring to FLP has been the best decision. I have enjoyed how interactive the sessions have been, and it is something I wouldn't be able to get from self-study alone.

I'm really enjoying the Finance Leadership Program. It's been engaging, and the explanations and teaching methods have been really clear compared to previous courses with other training providers.

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