CIMA E3 · Strategic Level
F. Digital strategy
This section examines how digital transformation reshapes competitive advantage through emerging technologies and digital ecosystems, and applies digital strategy principles to integrate digital capabilities with overall corporate strategy.
- 18 lessons
- 2 modules
- 2.4h of video
- ~15% of the exam
What you'll learn
By the end of F. Digital strategy.
- Explain the principles of digital strategy and its role in achieving competitive advantage
- Describe the key components of digital transformation and digital leadership within organisations
- Identify emerging digital technologies including cloud computing, big data, and Internet of Things (IoT)
- Apply digital strategy frameworks to integrate digital capabilities with corporate objectives
- Analyse how digital ecosystems influence competitive positioning and business models
- Evaluate the organisational and strategic implications of digital technology adoption
The lessons
18 lessons, module by module.
Building and implementing digital strategy
7 lessonsDigital technologies (*with 2026 updates)
11 lessons- 1 Digital technologies - introduction 4m
- 2 Cloud computing 7m
- 3 Big data 10m
- 4 Internet of things (IoT) 6m
- 5 Process automation and AI 9m
- 6 3D printing 6m
- 7 Blockchain 10m
- 8 Digital business models 8m
- 9 Digital operations 8m
- 10 The finance function in the age of intelligence (2026 syllabus) - part 1 12m
- 11 The finance function in the age of intelligence (2026 syllabus) - part 2 12m
Questions
About F. Digital strategy.
What does the Digital Strategy section cover?
This section examines how digital transformation reshapes competitive advantage through emerging technologies and digital ecosystems. It covers digital strategy principles, digital leadership, and how organisations integrate digital capabilities with overall corporate strategy. The section also explores key enabling technologies including cloud computing, big data, and IoT.
Is this section important for the E3 exam?
Yes, digital strategy is a core component of the E3 Objective Test. Examiners expect candidates to understand how digital transformation affects competitive strategy, to apply digital strategy principles to business scenarios, and to evaluate the strategic implications of emerging technologies. Questions typically require candidates to link digital capabilities to corporate objectives.
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