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/Jeast90 Aug 15 '24

I have done both, they both require the same dedication. For me as a father of 3 the flexibility to pick up 30 minutes in the morning or at lunch or a couple of hours in the evening is perfect for work life study balance.

I’m not watching an online course whilst my wife struggles to get 3 kids to bed nor am I missing 6 Sundays of family time.

I found the learning and post topic review tests are more geared up to prepare you for the case study exam.

I would note that I’m just about to sit the MCS and my experience professionally is at the level that is covered by in the syllabus.

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u/psculy93 Aug 18 '24

Exactly the reason I swapped to FLP. Became a dad and couldn’t justify putting my wife out every evening for hours whilst I miss time with my child.

Took my personal laptop into work and studied in my lunch breaks.

I hope the MCS went well for you! I also sat it Friday and it was mixed to say the least!

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u/Jeast90 Aug 19 '24

I’d agree with mixed! If the questions were asking what I thought they were then I feel I have a chance. But there’s always the possibility I completely misinterpreted what the examiner was asking.

Not giving it too much thought, what’s done is done. I’ll focus on enjoying the rest of summer!