Virtual Classes

• Access to our Online Portal
• Hardcopy study material - delivered to your door
• Question practice & mock exam
• Academic & tutor support
• World-class lecturers with solid pass rates
• Dedicated course monitor
• Classmates that enhance engagement
• Our Pass Assured Promise

Study material is included in your CIMA Virtual Classes and will be delivered to your door via courier anywhere in South Africa. Find out exactly what is included by looking at the subject or course detail.

You have access to the online resources until June for Semester 1 or until December for Semester 2 or up to your exam date for session-based exams.

Virtual classes operate through Zoom sessions hosted by experienced lecturers on weekday evenings and weekend mornings, making them perfect for working professionals transitioning careers. You attend live lectures from home whilst receiving the same quality education as traditional campus-based courses, with full interaction between students and instructors.

The format includes access to an online portal with recorded video lectures, hardcopy study materials delivered to your door, and dedicated course monitors who track your progress. Class sizes are deliberately kept small to ensure personalised attention, and sessions run for approximately 10 weeks. This flexible approach allows career changers to maintain their current employment whilst pursuing new qualifications like CIMA, making the transition manageable and practical.

You need a reliable internet connection, a computer or tablet with Zoom capability, and basic audio-visual equipment like a microphone and camera to participate effectively in virtual classes. Most modern devices already have these features built-in, making the technical barrier quite low for most students.

Additionally, you'll benefit from having a quiet study space where you can attend weekend classes and evening sessions without interruptions. The online portal works on standard web browsers, so no special software downloads are required beyond Zoom. Our technical support team provides guidance during setup, and the system is designed to be user-friendly for students who may not be particularly tech-savvy, ensuring career changers can focus on learning rather than troubleshooting technology issues.

Virtual courses run for approximately 10 weeks, with classes scheduled on weekday evenings or weekend mornings to accommodate working professionals. The timing is specifically designed for career changers who need to balance their current employment with their studies.

Start dates align with semester schedules, and you maintain access to online resources until June for Semester 1 courses or December for Semester 2 courses. For session-based exams, access continues until your exam date. This extended access period allows you to revisit materials and video lectures as needed, providing flexibility for different learning paces. The weekend classes option is particularly popular among career changers, as it allows uninterrupted study time whilst maintaining weekday work commitments.

Virtual class students receive comprehensive hardcopy study materials delivered directly to their door via courier anywhere in South Africa, plus full access to the online portal with video lectures and practice resources. The package includes question banks, mock exams, and dedicated academic support from qualified tutors.

Additional support includes a dedicated course monitor who tracks your progress, access to classmates for enhanced engagement, and the Pass Assured Promise guarantee. The online portal features annotated video lectures for each syllabus topic, allowing you to pause, rewind, and replay content as needed. This combination of physical and digital resources caters to different learning styles, whilst the support structure ensures career changers receive guidance throughout their studies, addressing the unique challenges of balancing work and education.

Virtual classes are currently available for CIMA Certificate, Operational, Management and Strategic Level papers, as well as for CIMA Case Study exam prep classes, These courses are delivered by industry experts who combine theoretical knowledge with real-world experience from their professional backgrounds.

Our CIMA Virtual Classes also include access to international video lectures through the BPP Online Portal, featuring some of the highest global pass rates. Each course includes comprehensive study materials, practice questions, mock exams, and ongoing academic support. The selection focuses on professional qualifications that are particularly valuable for career changers, as CIMA credentials are globally recognised and highly sought after by employers across various industries, making them ideal stepping stones for professional advancement.

Yes, virtual classes maintain full interactivity between students and lecturers through live Zoom sessions, creating an engaging classroom environment despite the remote format. You can ask questions in real-time, participate in discussions, and collaborate with classmates just as you would in a physical classroom.

The small class sizes ensure lecturers can provide individual attention and personalised feedback to each student. Beyond live sessions, you can connect with fellow students and access ongoing academic support through various channels, such as our WhatsApp support groups.

This peer interaction is particularly valuable for career changers, as you'll be studying alongside other professionals making similar transitions, creating networking opportunities and mutual support systems that extend beyond the course duration.

Under the Pass Assured Promise, you can return to repeat the virtual class for free if you don't pass on your first attempt, demonstrating our confidence in the teaching quality and student support systems. This guarantee removes financial risk for career changers investing in their professional development.

The promise reflects our commitment to student success and acknowledges that career changers often face additional pressures whilst studying. Our lecturers maintain solid pass rates, and the comprehensive support system including mock exams, practice questions, and ongoing academic guidance is designed to maximise your chances of first-time success. This assurance allows you to focus on learning rather than worrying about the financial implications of potential retakes, making virtual classes a secure investment in your career transition.

In order to qualify for the Pass Assured Promise, students will have to meet a set list of requirements, such as attending all of their classes and writing the exam within the approved time frame.