Course Details

Course Overview

For nearly 50 years, the CMA certification has been the global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals.​

• Globally accepted professional level certification which can be completed in shortest possible time.

• Contains deep knowledge of planning, budgeting, cost management, financial accounting and finance.

• Exemptions are available in professional bodies like ICWAI & ACCA

• Globally recognized body with good remuneration level paid to members all over the world.

• High demand in UAE with attractive salary package.

Summary Facts about CMA

• Certification awarded by Institute of Management Accountants- USA

• Completion Period- 4 to 6 months

• Gives Edge from non-certified colleagues.

• CMAs get 24% higher salary & 31% higher total compensation than their non-certified colleagues.​​

Eligibility Criteria

• CMA is graduate- level certification.

• CMA is designed for management, accounting, and finance professionals.

CMA certificate requirement

• Passing both parts of the exam

• Membership of IMA

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Satisfying two years’ experience requirement (May be before or after passing the exam)

• Payment of entrance fee​​

Steps of CMA Certification

• Four easy steps to get started and become a qualified CMA

• Enroll in IMA as a CMA candidate

• Join Competra for CMA exam preparation.

• Register for the exam

• Plan to complete certification requirements.​

Exam Windows

Candidate can sit for Exam on any date in the following months:

• January, February

• May, June

• September, October

The candidates may take both exams in the same window as well.​

Exam Information

There are two online exams in CMA conducted through Prometric Centers in UAE.

Part I - 4 hours Exams of 100 Multiple choice questions and two 30 minutes essay type questions.

Part-II - 4 hours exam of 100 Multiple choice questions and two 30 minutes essay type questions.​

Time Duration

• Candidate will have to pass both exams within three years from entry into the program.

• Candidate must register for at least one exam part within the 12 months of payment of entrance fee.

• Individual part can be taken in any sequence.

• On average a student takes six months to complete both parts​​

Why Competra for CMA Certification

Study Support

• Online exam success software with thousands of exam style questions- FREE

• Flash cards for quick & effective revision (Online access) – FREE

• Online access all study material- FREE

• Hundreds of class lecture slides to be used your own notes- FREE.

• Exam style questions solved during the class.

• Continues Assessment tests (CAT) System.​​

Instructor led Online Classes.

• Instructor led live classes by experienced CMA trainer.

• Interactive classes, ask questions like a live class room.

• Continuous assessment test and Mock exam at the end of training​​

Additional Benefits

• Qualified and experienced trainers

• Flexible days (Weekend/ Weekdays Classes)

• Flexible Timing of Classes (Morning & Evening)

• Exam Focused Trainings

• Customized one to one sessions option