Operational Level

Award-winning CIMA OCS Tuition for Nov23

  • 29 hours of course content
  • 3 Mock Exams on current pre-seen with model solutions
  • Professional mock marking (Elite only)
  • Live webinars, group check-ins and on-demand video lectures
  • 1-to-1 personalised tuition, including tutor calls and tutor-led forums (Elite only)
  • 29 hours of course content
  • 3 Mock Exams on current pre-seen with model solutions
  • Professional mock marking (Elite only)
  • Live webinars, group check-ins and on-demand video lectures
  • 1-to-1 personalised tuition, including tutor calls and tutor-led forums (Elite only)
Now enrolling for the November 2023 sitting
CIMA Global Pass Rate Excellence Award Badge
Personal Coaching
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Live Workshops
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Professional Marking
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Elite Performance

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Your expert tutor
Catherine Shirley

Senior Teaching Fellow at Birmingham City University with over 15+ years experience in lecturing, writing and examining. Catherine specialises in management accounting, financial management and auditing and is an OCS expert.

Senior Teaching Fellow at Birmingham City University with over 15+ years experience in lecturing, writing and examining. Catherine specialises in management accounting, financial management and auditing and is an OCS expert.

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.

Trusted by over 10,000 students

Trusted by over 5,000 students

Join our rapidly growing community.
Mabvuto Banda
I have passed my MCS exam on my 4th attempt but the first time using VIVA's course. The mock feedback was very informative. I will recommend you to my friends and expect me back for the Strategic level!
Andrew Sherwood
I passed my OCS with a scaled score of 137 and got a letter from CIMA saying that I obtained the joint third position for the February 2019 case study and I believe that VIVA's materials really helped to make this possible.
Tom Wathey
I would highly recommend VIVA Financial Tuition to any CIMA student looking to achieve a high grade in their exams. Their courses offer remarkable value for money when compared to some of the traditional tuition providers. (World Prizewinner 2017)
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The Elite Course Difference

The Ultimate Case Study Preparation
Rafaela Baraldi
Before I signed up with VIVA's Elite course I was already enrolled with another tuition provider, and the way VIVA runs this course is 100x better! I will highly recommend you to my coworkers who are early in their CIMA journey.
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!
Helen Wheeler
Our Elite Course tutor was fantastic, very motivational and created an excellent dynamic within the group. Thanks VIVA for a great course!

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

Live Classes & Workshops

Private Elite Study Group

Personalised Marking

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Course Syllabus

Access your online course any time, anywhere and take advantage of HD video lectures and live webinars by award-winning tutors. Then ensure you're exam ready by attempting VIVA's CIMA-grade mock exams in our online exam simulator. Preview the full syllabus below...

Below is our recommended study timetable. However, you are free to utilise nearly all course elements in any order you wish! All live webinars are recorded for on-demand viewing later. (Note that all times below are UK time)

Pre-course work
7.5 hours of training
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
May 21
1:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
E1 Objective Theory Review
79 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
May 22
1:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
F1 Objective Theory Review
95 mins
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
video-lesson + MCQs
On-Demand
May 23
1:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
P1 Objective Theory Review
106 mins
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
On-Demand
May 24
1:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Preparing for the Case
58 mins
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
On-Demand
May 25
1:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Exam Day Strategy
32 mins
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
video-lesson
On-Demand
Sep 23
10:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
OCS Good Answer v Bad Answer
90 mins
Week 1
5.25 hours of training
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
On-Demand
Sep 16
10:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Pre-seen Analysis (Part 1 of 2)
135 mins
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
On-Demand
Sep 17
7:00 pm
self-paced
On-Demand
Industry Analysis
60 mins
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
On-Demand
Sep 22
7:00 pm
self-paced
On-Demand
Pre-seen Analysis (Part 2 of 2)
120 mins
Week 2
5 hours of training
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
On-Demand
May 29
1:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Mock Exam 1
180 mins
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
On-Demand
Sep 27
7:00 pm
self-paced
On-Demand
E1 Applied
120 mins
Week 3
5 hours of training
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
On-Demand
Jun 1
1:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Mock Exam 2
180 mins
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
On-Demand
Oct 6
7:00 pm
self-paced
On-Demand
F1 Applied
120 mins
Week 4
5 hours of training
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
mock-exam
On-Demand
Jun 3
1:00 am
self-paced
On-Demand
Mock Exam 3
180 mins
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
On-Demand
Oct 13
7:00 pm
self-paced
On-Demand
P1 Applied
120 mins
Week 5
1.25 hours of training
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
live-webinar
On-Demand
Oct 26
7:00 pm
self-paced
On-Demand
Key Issues
75 mins
Week 6
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Week 8
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Course Tutor Picture
Your expert tutor
Catherine Shirley

Senior Teaching Fellow at Birmingham City University with over 15+ years experience in lecturing, writing and examining. Catherine specialises in management accounting, financial management and auditing and is an OCS expert.

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.

Purchase options

Course Pricing

*Nov23 Early Bird specials*

Choose a single course or our excellent value All Access Pass
Choose from our Standard* or Elite Courses
(*Standard Courses are included in All Access membership below)
OCS Standard
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.

OCS Standard
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.

OCS Elite
Course

Need that extra push? Get personalised, live tuition for those students who seek elite performance.

The ultimate in Case Study preparation.

OCS Standard
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.

OCS Standard
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.

Award-winning CIMA OCS Tuition for Nov23
Single Course

Access to the OCS Standard Course for 6 months from the date of purchase.

OCS
OCS
E1
E1
P1
P1
F1
F1
MCS
MCS
E2
E2
P2
P2
F2
F2
SCS
SCS
E3
E3
P3
P3
F3
F3

Ideal for those who are soon sitting the OCS but are unsure of their future study plans.

CIMA All Access Pass
All 12 CIMA Courses
Unlimited access to all CIMA Courses for 12 months, inc all Case Study & Objective Test mock exams
OCS
E1
P1
F1
MCS
E2
P2
F2
SCS
E3
P3
F3
Designed for those students who would like to complete 2 or more courses over the next year.

You can also enrol for a future exam window:

Standard Course: Feb24

Elite Course deposit: Feb24

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CIMA All Access Pass

Unlimited Access to all 12 Award-winning CIMA Courses for 12 months. Designed for students who would like to complete 2 or more CIMA exams over the next year.

Access to all CIMA Courses for 12 months

OCS
E1
P1
F1
MCS
E2
P2
F2
SCS
E3
P3
F3

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
  • All Case Study/Objective Test Mock Exams included
  • Hundreds of hours of on-demand video lectures
  • Downloadable course notes covering entire syllabus
  • All materials automatically updated throughout year
  • 7 Day 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Just £34 per course. Save £100s vs buying each course separately!
£399

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Godson Kumah
I have passed my SCS using VIVA. I had failed 3 times with other tuition providers. The difference for me was expert feedback on the mock exams.
Tom Wathey
I would highly recommend VIVA Financial Tuition to any CIMA student looking to achieve a high grade in their exams. Their courses offer remarkable value for money when compared to some of the traditional tuition providers. (World Prizewinner 2017)
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.
Guido Sgarbi
I have noticed a significant increase in my marks after the introduction of VIVA's professional marking and feedback. I managed to pass all three Case Study exams at the 1st attempt and this wouldn't have been possible without VIVA.
Mabvuto Banda
I have passed my MCS exam on my 4th attempt but the first time using VIVA's course. The mock feedback was very informative. I will recommend you to my friends and expect me back for the Strategic level!
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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Book today with one simple £99 deposit.
Pay the rest later!

You can also enrol for a future exam window:

Standard Course: Feb24

Elite Course deposit: Feb24

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Course FAQs

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.

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).

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!

Make sure to check out what students are saying about us here.

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.

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.

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.

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 Operational Case Study Exam?

CIMA OCS is a 3-hour exam that tests your ability to apply the knowledge from E1, F1 & P1 papers:

E1: Managing Finance in a Digital World

F1: Financial Reporting

P1: Management Accounting

You will take on the role of a Financial Officer and be required to complete tasks like preparing financial reports, analysing data and offering insights that help the company make decisions. The OCS exam assesses the student on six core activities that are most critical to the work of a finance officer.