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Certified Investment Management Analyst

Online Certification  ·  20 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CIMA)

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Executive Summary

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.

This 20 Week programme is structured around IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CIMA holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Investment Management Analyst
Acronym
CIMA
Category
Finance & Accounting
Level
Intermediate
Duration
20 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Finance Officers and Accountants
  • Budget and Cost Analysts
  • Finance Managers and Controllers
  • Auditors and Financial Analysts
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex financial management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement financial management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to financial management
Global Employability
Qualify for financial management roles across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis
✦Budgeting, Planning and Cost Control
✦Corporate Finance, Investment and Valuation
✦Treasury, Working Capital and Cash Management
✦Financial Controls, Audit and Governance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Investment Management Analyst
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • The role of finance in organisations and value creation
  • Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
  • The finance operating model and business partnering
  • Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
  • Financial statements and the accounting equation
2
Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Double-entry bookkeeping and the accounting cycle
  • Accruals, prepayments and adjusting entries
  • Preparing the income statement and balance sheet
  • Statement of cash flows
  • Financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
3
Treasury and Liquidity Management
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Treasury function and operations
  • Cash and liquidity management
  • Working capital optimisation
  • Short-term funding and money markets
  • Banking relationships and structures
4
Investment and Portfolio Management
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Investment principles and objectives
  • Risk, return and diversification
  • Asset classes and instruments
  • Portfolio construction and theory
  • Valuation and security analysis
5
Financial Risk and Derivatives
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Financial risk types and management
  • Interest-rate and FX risk
  • Hedging strategies and instruments
  • Derivatives: forwards, futures, options, swaps
  • Credit and counterparty risk
6
Financial Analysis and Decision-Making
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Ratio analysis: liquidity, profitability, gearing
  • Trend, common-size and comparative analysis
  • Interpreting financial performance
  • Pricing, contribution and product decisions
  • Make-or-buy and outsourcing decisions
7
Finance Technology, Systems and Analytics
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and finance systems
  • Financial data, master data and the chart of accounts
  • Automation, RPA and the digital close
  • Business intelligence and finance dashboards
  • Data analytics and predictive finance
8
Financial Controls, Audit and Assurance
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Internal control frameworks (COSO)
  • Segregation of duties and authorisation
  • Risk-based internal audit
  • External audit and assurance
  • Fraud risk, prevention and detection
9
Taxation, Compliance and Regulation
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Principles of taxation and tax systems
  • Corporate income tax and computations
  • Indirect taxes: VAT/GST and duties
  • Payroll taxes and employment levies
  • Tax planning, avoidance and evasion distinguished
10
Financial Strategy, Risk and Governance
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Financial strategy and capital allocation
  • Enterprise risk management and appetite
  • Financial risk: credit, market, liquidity, operational
  • Corporate governance and the finance role
  • Board reporting and investor relations
11
Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Stakeholder mapping for the finance function
  • Board and executive financial reporting
  • Investor relations and market communication
  • Business partnering and influencing
  • Presenting financial information clearly
12
Leading Change and Finance Transformation
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Finance transformation and target operating models
  • Process re-engineering and shared services
  • Digital finance and automation roadmaps
  • Change management in finance
  • Managing resistance and upskilling teams
13
Professional Ethics, Standards and Governance
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Professional ethics and codes (IFAC, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Integrity, objectivity and independence
  • Confidentiality and conflicts of interest
  • Fraud, bribery and anti-money-laundering
  • Corporate governance and accountability
14
Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Finance KPIs and the finance scorecard
  • Process efficiency and cycle-time metrics
  • Benchmarking finance against best practice
  • Quality, accuracy and error reduction
  • Root-cause analysis and problem solving
15
Advanced Professional Practice: Consulting and Advisory Excellence
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • The consulting mindset and trusted advisor positioning
  • Diagnosing client problems before prescribing solutions
  • Structuring engagements: scope, deliverables and expectations
  • Discovery interviews and evidence gathering
  • Root cause analysis frameworks in advisory work
16
Data, AI and Digital Tools for the Modern Professional
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Data literacy: reading, questioning and using data
  • Descriptive statistics for everyday professional decisions
  • Data visualisation and dashboards that inform
  • Generative AI as a professional productivity tool
  • Automation, workflows and no-code tools
17
Professional Communication, Influence and Negotiation
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Difficult conversations and feedback
  • Stakeholder mapping and influencing
  • Communicating vision and telling stories
  • Negotiation and influencing
  • Ethics in communications
18
Leadership, People and High-Performance Teams
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Change leadership models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
  • Scaling technology and teams
  • Delegation and empowerment
  • Leading technology adoption and change
  • Leading service projects and change
19
Talent, Culture and the Modern Workplace
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Health, safety and wellbeing at work
  • Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
  • Training needs analysis
  • Training and capability building
  • Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture
20
Customer, Market and Stakeholder Value
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Value proposition design and messaging
  • Adapting approaches to clients
  • Unified customer view
  • Agile marketing and experimentation
  • Sales training and onboarding
21
Financial and Commercial Acumen for Professionals
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Monitoring profitability and performance
  • Cost-effectiveness of controls
  • Supplier financial and operational risk
  • Managing schedule and budget performance
  • Transfer pricing basics
22
Evidence, Measurement and Decision Quality
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Working papers and evidence
  • Data privacy law and compliance (GDPR)
  • Situational awareness and analytics
  • Cross-border data and transfers
  • Reporting and dashboards
23
Strategy, Innovation and Leading Change
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
  • Change management and adoption
  • Category management and strategy
  • Setting strategic priorities and choices
  • Digital marketing strategy and channels
24
Project and Programme Delivery Essentials
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Project management principles and lifecycle
  • Leading campaigns and sales projects
  • Developing the project business case
  • Automation in project delivery
  • Leading learning projects and change
25
Quality, Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Quality of the therapeutic relationship
  • Continuous improvement and learning organisations
  • Quality control and continuous improvement
  • Continuous improvement of programmes
  • Post orders and standard operating procedures
26
Governance, Risk, Ethics and Compliance
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Roles, standards and professional ethics
  • Cybersecurity governance
  • Regulatory compliance and market requirements
  • Governance of ESG and reporting
  • Data ethics, privacy and protection
27
Sustainability, Safety and Responsible Practice
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Carbon markets and climate finance
  • Safety culture and climate
  • Sustainability reporting and disclosure
  • Sustainable and green banking
  • Housing, welfare and environmental management
28
Certification Recap and Integrated Review
    29
    Your Certification in Action: 90 Days to Recertification
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
    • Designing your first 90 days after certification
    • Your one-year professional development trajectory
    • The two-year horizon: expertise, leadership and professional standing
    • Recertification, CPD and staying current
    • Building your professional portfolio and evidence of practice
    30
    Capstone Project and Certification Readiness
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
    • Capstone scoping: a real financial problem or decision
    • Data gathering and financial analysis
    • Building a model, budget or business case
    • Risk assessment and sensitivity analysis
    • Recommendations and decision support
    Learning Outcomes

    What You Will Achieve

    • Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Investment Management Analyst principles aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards
    • Apply evidence-based methods to improve financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis
    • Master financial accounting, reporting and analysis and budgeting, planning and cost control
    • Apply corporate finance, investment and valuation and treasury, working capital and cash management in real-world settings
    • Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
    • Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
    • Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
    • Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in financial management
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common Questions

    What is the CIMA certification?

    Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 85+ countries and are aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

    Who should enrol in the CIMA?

    This certification is ideal for Finance Officers and Accountants, Budget and Cost Analysts, Finance Managers and Controllers and Auditors and Financial Analysts, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis with a globally recognised credential.

    How long does the CIMA certification take to complete?

    The programme is structured over 20 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

    Is the CIMA internationally recognised?

    Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 85+ countries and are aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

    What is the cost of the CIMA certification?

    The Certified Investment Management Analyst is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

    What does the CIMA certification include?

    Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

    What is the assessment format for the CIMA?

    The Certified Investment Management Analyst is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

    What CPD credits do I earn from the CIMA?

    The Certified Investment Management Analyst carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

    Can I study the CIMA while working full-time?

    Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

    What career outcomes can I expect from the CIMA?

    Graduates progress towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles. The CIMA strengthens your expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis and positions you for advancement across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations.

    Graduate Voices

    What Our Alumni Say

    “

    The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

    Finance Director
    Private Sector
    “

    GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

    Financial Controller
    NGO Sector
    “

    I earned my CIMA while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

    Senior Accountant
    Government
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