Go Further with CGMA®
Tariro Mutizwa, ACMA, CGMA, Vice President – Africa at AICPA & CIMA, explains how the refreshed CIMA syllabus equips professionals with the skills to build a sustainable financial future in Africa and beyond.
Watch her perspective on why sustainability is no longer optional in finance — it’s essential.
The world of business is evolving fast — and so is finance.
Ian Short, Senior Lecturer at North-West University, highlights how the refreshed CGMA® Professional Designation is rooted in research and global academic input to keep accountants relevant, future-focused, and confident in their role.
For Lerato Tsiki, ACMA, CGMA and Director at Osmond Lange Architects, the CGMA® Professional Designation opened doors to promotions and leadership — shaping her career into one of ownership and influence.
Become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA®)
Unleash your potential. Accelerate your career.
The CGMA® Professional Qualification (PQ) from CIMA® is designed with one clear goal: to supercharge your employability and leadership impact. Employers worldwide recognise the CGMA designation as proof that you have the skills, competencies, and mindset to thrive in today’s fast-changing business environment.
The programme takes you through three progressive levels — Operational, Management, and Strategic — covering nine core subjects across Enterprise, Performance, and Financial. In just four years on average, plus three years of relevant practical experience, you can achieve the globally respected CGMA® designation.
It’s rigorous. It’s rewarding. And it’s your passport to leading and transforming organisations worldwide.
Two Flexible Routes to Success
No matter how you prefer to learn, there’s a pathway for you:
Self-Tailored Learning and Assessment
Shape your journey your way. Mix and match tuition partners, online learning, official CIMA textbooks, and other resources. Go at your own pace with the flexibility to fit your lifestyle.
Finance Leadership Program (FLP)*
Prefer a guided experience? The FLP gives you access to a powerful online platform with every piece of learning material, interactive tools, and built-in exam preparation — all in one place.
Whichever route you choose, you’ll gain the same globally recognised CGMA® designation.
Progression Path:
Operational → Management → Strategic → CGMA® Designation
How to Get There: Choose Your Route
The CGMA® Competency Framework
The qualification is powered by the CGMA Competency Framework — a standard that employers trust. It ensures you master the five key skill areas that today’s organisations demand:
Technical skills
Apply accounting and finance knowledge across diverse business scenarios.
Business skills
Transform data into insights and strategies that drive results.
People skills
Communicate, influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively.
Leadership skills
Inspire teams, build culture, and drive performance.
Digital skills
Lead and adapt the finance function in a digital-first world.
Employers use this framework to map your skills to their business needs — giving you an instant edge in the job market.
Videos
Dr Adele Oosthuizen, Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, explains how the refreshed CGMA® Professional Designation empowers finance professionals to become true business partners — driving strategy, sustainability, and value creation across financial, social, and environmental capital.
”What sets us apart is the ability to keep on growing, learning, and asking questions.”
Lize Joubert, Accounting Trainee at Absa Group, shares why adopting a growth mindset and committing to continuous learning is essential for the future of finance.
* The CGMA® Finance Leadership Program (FLP) is not sold directly by CIMA in South Africa.
All registrations and payments are managed exclusively through our authorised reseller partner.
Please contact the official reseller for enrolment and support.