CIMA business simulation certificate

CIMA business simulation certificate

The financial management for business course is a unique, interactive way to master the basics of financial management. It uses a series of practical simulations called the Metapraxis business simulator to help the student develop an intuitive understanding of business finance. When you complete the course successfully, you will receive the CIMA business simulation certificate.

The course will help students master the basic rules of accounting, improve their commercial aptitude and gain skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

The course

The financial management for business course has already benefited over 1,000 individuals at all stages in their careers. The course is accessible via self-study or face to face instruction and can be completed in 30 hours. There are two 45-minute online exams, and successful candidates will receive the CIMA business simulation certificate.

The course is accompanied by the Cambridge University Press book Financial management for business: cracking the hidden code.

Business flight simulator

Metapraxis business simulator

Learning outcomes 

Part 1 – the basic rules of accounting

  • accounting rules and vocabulary in financial statements
  • relationships between profits, cash flow and the balance sheet
  • the difference between reporting profits and generating cash.

Part 2 – improving commercial judgement

  • key financial decisions for launching a new business
  • the risk of bankruptcy whilst trading profitably
  • ways to optimise competitive factors like pricing and quality.

Find out more about the financial management for business course.

Taking the financial management for business course

Individuals

The course and course book are available online. CIMA members receive a significant discount on the quoted prices, so make sure you add in your CIMA membership number to unlock this discount.

CIMA members can use their discount to purchase the course for their staff at work or their family and friends.

Educational institutions

The interactive models of the business flight simulator can be licensed for use on your existing course programmes. To find out more, contact Metapraxis.

Corporate organisations

The course is available to employees, either as a self-study programme or through tuition delivered by one of our higher learning partners, Kaplan and BPP. To find out more, contact Metapraxis.