CIMA Case Study Exam Day Strategy
The CIMA Case Study exam runs for three hours across several timed sections, so success on the day comes down to a clear timing plan. In this session, VIVA founder Thomas Newman, a former CIMA student, shares how to read the triggers, allocate minutes by marks, and leave time to review before you submit.
VIVA founder and CEO (and former CIMA student!) Thomas Newman explains how you should approach the Case Study exam on the big day.
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