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Lesson 3

Workshop 1 - Course orientation and exam preparation

Stuart Murphy

Taught by Stuart Murphy · AI tutor support included

You’ll learn how the CIMA Strategic Case Study (SCS) exam is structured, how to use the VIVA study planner and course resources, and how to prepare effectively over the five-to-seven-week study period.

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In this lesson

  1. 0:00 Workshop Introduction And Goals
  2. 2:44 Stuart Murphy’s Tutor Background
  3. 17:40 SCS Exam Structure And Marking
  4. 24:34 Preseen, Unseen And Exam Software
  5. 29:50 Using The SCS Blueprint Strategically
  6. 36:53 Applied Study And Exam Preparation
  7. 43:55 Study Planner And Mock Exams
  8. 53:44 Planning And Writing Strong Answers
  9. 58:14 Preseen Practice And Progress Tracking

About this lesson

Stuart Murphy explains the three one-hour exam sections, unseen information, human marking, time management, answer planning and the importance of applying E3, P3 and F3 knowledge to the pre-seen material. You’ll also learn how to use mock exams, practise with the exam software, create answer plans, develop stock ideas and write focused, well-balanced responses. The workshop provides practical guidance on reading the pre-seen regularly, prioritising revision, managing study alongside work and building confidence for the SCS exam.

Duration: 64m

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