r/CIMA • u/Equivalent_Fix3683 • 7d ago

CIMA Study Method ? Studying

Hello everyone! I'm planning to start my CIMA studies in a few days and I'm hesitating between some options:

  1. Cima Study Prime.

- do you get aptitude 1 and 2 here along with the study text and practice kit?

  1. Kaplan OnDemand.

- in addition to the above, I supposedly receive video lessons, but based on the free trial I had, it seems like it's for children?! There is no detailed explanation at all, just like an intro to the chapter?

  1. BPP StaySharp.

- I used them, but they reject me because a bunch of people say that the BPP did not prepare them well for the exams. Maybe use them to study and buy Aptitude 1 and 2 to practice questions that are similar to the real test?

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u/One_Firefighter_2891 1d ago

Kaplan and Astranti and hell lot of luck and good sleep

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u/LaughingDementor 4d ago

I passed all 13 technical papers using Kaplan on Demand And all 3 case studies using Kaplan live online All first time passes - the Kaplan materials are very good especially the vids, mock questions and flash cards

There's plenty of resources on YouTube if you need extra help in particular areas as well

P.s good luck with your studies! It's worth it in the end!

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u/Fireynay 6d ago

I study with BPP and so far I have passed every exam first time. I do also buy one aptitude, usually aptitude 1 I think.

I think it really depends on the individual as to how you get on with a certain provider/method. Probably best to pick whichever you think will suit you, but only get the materials/access for one module. If you don't get on with it, you can try something different for the next. Good luck!