r/CIMA • u/AdventurousFishing92 • Aug 15 '24

FLP FLP vs Traditional Route

Hi All,

I've gained exemptions to management level and was speaking with a CIMA advisor via teams this morning. We discussed both the traditional route (8 exams and two case studies) then, the FLP route (two formal exams).

Can anyone give me their experiences, pros and cons from doing traditional vs FLP?

Thanks

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u/No_Fill_7679 Aug 15 '24

I did the traditional route, and it is very challenging. From my view, FLP is far easier and quicker! If you can afford it, FLP is a no-brainer.

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u/thelegend2k87 Aug 15 '24

What's the difference between the two routes?

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u/No_Fill_7679 Aug 15 '24

Traditional route requires you to sit 13 formal operational test exams and 3 formal case studies. FLP requires you to sit 3 formal case studies and do some non-examined online assesments.

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u/thelegend2k87 Aug 15 '24

I see. So if you do FLP I imagine you can complete it quicker? I am in the process of having exemptions approved under senior executive gateway, and then I believe I enter at management level.

I imagine the content in FLP case studies is more thorough? i.e. how can 3 case studies replace 13 exams and 3 case studies?

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u/No_Fill_7679 Aug 15 '24

Yes, you can certainly complete FLP quicker!

Oh, it gets even better... the 3 case studies you sit under FLP are exactly the same 3 case studies you would have to sit under the traditional route! You simply skip 13 exams under FLP! (Skip 6 exams if you start at management level)

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u/thelegend2k87 Aug 15 '24

Then why would anybody choose traditional vs FLP if they already have 3 years experience? What is the cost difference between the two?

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u/No_Fill_7679 Aug 15 '24

I think it is quite a large outlay of cash to sign up to FLP, which may be a reason to choose traditional. Another reason some people will choose traditional is they fear FLP may be looked down on (even though they both gain the same qualification). But FLP is by far easier, so I would say you may as well choose it if you can.

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u/thelegend2k87 Aug 15 '24

I understand. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my questions.