Operational Level

CIMA E1 Objective Test Course

  • 10 hours of on-demand video lectures by a subject expert
  • 500+ post-chapter CIMA-grade practice questions
  • 5 Mock Exams of 60 questions each
  • Downloadable course notes covering the entire syllabus
  • 10 hours of on-demand video lectures by a subject expert
  • 500+ post-chapter CIMA-grade practice questions
  • 5 Mock Exams of 60 questions each
  • Downloadable course notes covering the entire syllabus
The course is on-demand. Access lasts 6 months from the purchase date.
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Hugo Newman

Hugo holds a PhD from University College Dublin, where he tutored for 3 years while researching the intersection of public policy, ethics and economics. He is the co-founder of VIVA.

Hugo teaches both E1 and E2 for VIVA, as well as the OCS, MCS and SCS, where he specialises in industry analyses and the application of Enterprise (E1, E2, E3) topics to the cases.

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VIVA were absolutely key in my CIMA Case Study exam - where I received first position in the world! I felt extremely supported with VIVA throughout the course, and would recommend them to anybody. I just wish I had found them much earlier in my studies!
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Hotspot sessions

As well as access to over 10 hours of on-demand video lectures covering the core syllabus, you will find bonus "Hotspot Sessions". For those particularly trick subject areas, your tutor offers a deeper dive to ensure understanding.

  • Complex topics are broken down into plain English
  • All hotspot topics are explained with concrete examples
  • Walkthroughs of exam-style questions to ensure full comprehension

Live webinars

Tap into your course tutor’s deep expertise by asking questions & getting answers immediately. From pre-seen analyses to mid-course check-ins, our live sessions cover a range of topics and student needs. And if you miss a session, you can always watch the replay.

  • Interact with your CIMA tutors during Q&A segments
  • Never miss a session with full replay access
  • Mock writing guidance, theory applied sessions, and more.

Personalisation and learning analytics

Our course design is based on the latest proven study techniques. Part of optimal study is ensuring that you have the data and control that you need to shape the resources to your needs. VIVA does just that.

  • Data dashboard to track your course progress and average scores
  • Control video playback - slow down or speed up as you require
  • Progress tracker ensures you know where you last stopped studying

Online exam simulator

Not only to do you get 500+ CIMA-grade practice questions as standard - but you get to practice these in our online exam simulator, to ensure maximal preparation for the real-life exam!

  • Choose from 3 time modes - No Limit, Exam Mode, or Quick Mode
  • Choose how you see your answers - after each question, or after the exam
  • See mock breakdown of how you scored in each syllabus area

Complete mock exam coverage

Exam technique is just as important as your theoretical knowledge. The Case Study course comes complete with professionally written mock exams as standard (3 for OCS, 5 for MCS and SCS), freshly written for each new pre-seen cycle. Our mocks are weighted in accordance with official CIMA subject and grading criteria.

  • Professionally written mocks tailored to current pre-seen document
  • Model solutions written by former CIMA prizewinners
  • Unlock mock marking at any time for complete exam preparation

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Course Syllabus

The central role that finance plays in an organisation, and how and why technologies used impact the finance function.

How to use and examine data collected and processed by machines to create and preserve value for organisations.  

How the finance function is structured and shaped, and how it interacts with other parts of the organisation to achieve the objectives of the whole organisation.

Pre-course work
2 hours of tuition
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
On-Demand
Dec 30
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Objective Test Success
44 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Dec 31
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
E1 Overview Videos
79 mins
Week 1
4.5 hours of tuition
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 1
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Role of the Finance Function
191 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 2
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Activities of Finance Professionals
84 mins
Week 2
4.5 hours of tuition
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 3
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Technologies Used in Business and Finance
131 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 4
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Digital Technologies and the Finance Function
135 mins
Week 3
4.5 hours of tuition
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 5
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Data and the Finance Function
151 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 6
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Data in Creating and Preserving Value for Organisations
116 mins
Week 4
4 hours of tuition
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 7
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Structure and Shape of the Finance Function
137 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 8
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
The Operating Levels of the Finance Function
94 mins
Week 5
4.5 hours of tuition
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 9
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
The Finance Function and Operations
132 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 10
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
The Finance Function and Sales and Marketing
147 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 11
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
The Finance Function and Human Resources
145 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
Jan 12
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
The Finance Function and IT
139 mins
Week 6
7.5 hours of tuition
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On-Demand
Jan 13
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Mock Exam 1
90 mins
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On-Demand
Jan 14
12:00 am
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On-Demand
Mock Exam 2
90 mins
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On-Demand
Jan 15
12:00 am
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On-Demand
Mock Exam 3
90 mins
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On-Demand
Jan 16
12:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Mock Exam 4
90 mins
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On-Demand
Jan 17
12:00 am
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Mock Exam 5
90 mins
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Course Tutor Picture
Your expert tutor
Hugo Newman

Hugo holds a PhD from University College Dublin, where he tutored for 3 years while researching the intersection of public policy, ethics and economics. He is the co-founder of VIVA.

Hugo teaches both E1 and E2 for VIVA, as well as the OCS, MCS and SCS, where he specialises in industry analyses and the application of Enterprise (E1, E2, E3) topics to the cases.

CIMA Global Pass Rate Excellence Award Badge

VIVA was one of only six tuition providers worldwide to win the prestigious CIMA Global Pass Rate Excellence Award in 2020.

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Course Pricing

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(*Standard Courses are included in All Access membership below)
E1 Objective Test
Lite Pack

A basic starter pack covering some of the key elements from the pre-seen. Mocks included.

Pre-seen Analysis Lectures (4 hrs)
3 Mock Exams with Solutions
E1/F1/P1 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
5 Case Study Mock Exams with Solutions
E3/F3/P3 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
E1/F1/P1 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
Key Issues & Industry Analysis (2 hrs)
Objective Review Lectures (3 hrs)
E2/F2/P2 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
Tutor-Annotated Pre-seen
Pre-course preparation videos
100s of Pages of Course Notes
Unlimited Replays of Live Webinars

Course access runs until last exam date for that window.
Mock marking can be purchased separately at any time.

E1 Objective Test
Complete Course

A comprehensive online course for the independent learner

Pre-seen Analysis Lectures (4 hrs)
E1/F1/P1 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
5 Case Study Mock Exams with Solutions
3 Mock Exams with Solutions
E3/F3/P3 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
E1/F1/P1 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
Key Issues & Industry Analysis (2 hrs)
Objective Review Lectures (3 hrs)
E2/F2/P2 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
Tutor-Annotated Pre-seen
Pre-course preparation videos
100s of Pages of Course Notes
Unlimited Replays of Live Webinars

Course access runs until last exam date for that window.
Mock marking can be purchased separately at any time.

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E1 Objective Test
Standard Course

A comprehensive online course for the independent learner

Pre-seen Analysis Lectures (4 hrs)
Objective Review Lectures (3 hrs)
E3/F3/P3 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
E2/F2/P2 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
E1/F1/P1 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
5 Mock Exams with Solutions
3 Mock Exams with Solutions
Tutor-Annotated Pre-seen
2 Group Tutor Check-in Sessions
100s of Pages of Course Notes
Unlimited Replays of Live Webinars
Live Tutor Workshops (12 hours)
Mock Marking*
Personal Tutor Office Hours
3 Live Mock Debrief Sessions
Private Tutor-Led Study Group

Course access runs until 31st of August 2022.
*Mock marking can be purchased separately at any time.

E1 Objective Test
Elite Course

Ideal for students seeking intensive, personalised 1-to-1 training

Pre-seen Analysis Lectures (4 hrs)
Objective Review Lectures (3 hrs)
E3/F3/P3 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
E2/F2/P2 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
E1/F1/P1 Applied Lectures (6 hrs)
5 Mock Exams with Solutions
3 Mock Exams with Solutions
Tutor-Annotated Pre-seen
2 Group Tutor Check-in Sessions
100s of Pages of Course Notes
Unlimited replays of live webinars
Live Tutor Workshops (12 hours)
Mock Marking for All Mocks
Personal Tutor Office Hours
3 Live Mock Debrief Sessions
Private Tutor-Led Study Group

Course access runs until 31st of August 2022.

CIMA E1 Objective Test Course
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Access to the E1 Objective Test Course for 6 months from the date of purchase.

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Ideal for students who would like to complete 2 or more exams over the next year.

  • 1,000+ hours of premium online CIMA course content
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  • Downloadable course notes covering entire syllabus
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I used VIVA when I did my MCS in Feb17 after failing the exam once with a different provider and the resources received from VIVA were amazing. I nailed the exam! My only regret is not knowing about them before.
Autum Bressington
VIVA were absolutely key in my CIMA Case Study exam - where I received first position in the world! I felt extremely supported with VIVA throughout the course, and would recommend them to anybody. I just wish I had found them much earlier in my studies!
Edache Harmony
I want to thank VIVA for bringing to a successful end my study journey. I only wish I knew about VIVA earlier! Since using VIVA, I have passed my final exams.
Shaminda Angodage
When I started VIVA's course I was not sure what to expect during the exam, but I feel much more confident now. Thank you so much to Kelly and the amazing team at VIVA!
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Course FAQs

What’s VIVA’s pass rate?

Due to GDPR restrictions, it is increasingly difficult to compile our students’ pass rates whether directly or via CIMA/ACCA. However, VIVA has had consistently high pass rates over the years, and this is attested to by the fact that VIVA was awarded the prestigious Global Pass Rate Excellence Award in 2020 by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants!

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How is the price so low? I see other tuition providers charging thousands for single courses.

VIVA was born entirely online, and since day one has maintained a small team of dedicated experts. This low cost-base has allowed for relatively high investment in a streamlined online learning platform and high-quality production values. This in turn has allowed us to scale our tuition rapidly, reaching thousands of students across the world.

Our low cost-base and scaled delivery affords us the luxury of being able to charge radically lower prices for premium-grade courses than traditional, brick-and-mortar tuition providers (or online providers with bloated administration and sales teams who target and service large institutional clients).

Does VIVA offer feedback/marking on students’ mock exam answers?

Yes. After you purchase a Case Study course or All Access membership with VIVA, you will be offered the chance to add marking services to your account. You will be able to purchase corrections for anywhere from 1 mock exam to 5 mock exams, and these can be used during any of the Case Study exam windows. Once you have 5 mock exams corrected (whether during one exam window or across several), you can repurchase corrections services as and when needed.

Case Study Elite course students have marking for 5 mock exams included as standard.

If I fail my exam, will I still have access to the VIVA course?

That depends on the plan you purchase. If you purchase a single case study course, you will have access for the duration of the relevant exam window (i.e. until the final CIMA exam date for that window). If you purchase a single objective test course, you will have 6 months of access to the course from the date of purchase. If you purchase the All Access membership, you will have access to the course (and all courses) for 12 months from the date of purchase. And don’t worry: your subscription/access will not auto-renew. You will be automatically notified when your access is due to expire, but you get to decide whether or not you would like to renew.

What if I don’t like the course? Is there some kind of money back guarantee?

Yes, if within 72 hours of purchasing you are not satisfied with VIVA’s course, you are entitled to claim an immediate refund.

Can I download the video lessons, or view them offline?

No, the video lessons can only be viewed online on VIVA’s website and may not be downloaded due to copyright restrictions.

I have another question that is not answered here. How can I get in touch with VIVA?

If you're still confused, just drop us an email at info@vivatuition.com, or use our live chat box (bottom right), and a member of the team will be happy to help.

What is the CIMA E1 Objective Test?

E1 is one of three Operational level Objective Test exams. These three exams have to be completed before you can attempt the Operational Case Study exam. The Objective Test subjects ground you in the theory and ensure you have the knowledge and understanding to apply your learning in the Case Study exams. The E1 exam itself is 90 minutes long and comprises 60 questions.

CIMA E1 topics include:

  • Role of the Finance Function
  • Technology in a Digital World
  • Data & Information in a Digital World
  • Shape & Structure of the Finance Function
  • Finance interacting with the organisation