CMA (USA) Part 1
Complete Course With Tutor Support

✔ Detailed syllabus videos

✔ Topic by topic quizzes

✔ Extensive practice question videos 

✔ Detailed study notes

✔ Active tutor support over WhatsApp

✔ Hock International Resources

All course content is regularly updated to match the IMA guidance.

Unlike short-duration, bite-sized videos, which just provide an introduction to the syllabus topics, we offer detailed topic & question videos that are neither unnecessarily long to consume extra time nor too short to skip the details.  

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Vertex Learning Solutions partners with Hock International to provide you with the best exam preparation content for CMA exams. Hock resources are part of the course package


What makes CMA exams so challenging?

CMA (USA) is indeed a challenging qualification. Low pass rates have several reasons for students coming from different academic and professional backgrounds.

In this video, our expert tutor, Mr. Emad, based on his extensive experience, has explained why students fail CMA exams.

Course Overview: CMA (USA) Part 1

This is an advanced course that covers multiple competencies expected from accounting and finance professionals in today’s world.
This course will help you make critical decisions, protect a company’s integrity, and plan for business sustainability, in addition to driving an organization’s strategy and value in an unpredictable market.

Who Should Apply for This Course?
This course is recommended for all accounting and finance professionals who want to get a globally recognized certification in the least possible time.

Learning Outcome
This is a comprehensive course covering areas like Financial Reporting, Cost Management, Forecasting & Budgeting, Performance Management,
Internal controls and data analytics

About CMA exams
CMA is the flagship qualification of IMA-USA. It has two exams. Exams are held three times a year: in January or February, May or June, and September or October.

Exams are conducted at Prometric testing centers, and results are announced in six weeks’ time. Upon passing both exams (pass marks are 72%), candidates are awarded CMA certification by IMA USA, which is recognized in over 150 countries in the world. CMA certification is considered very valuable by employers globally, and it enhances not only your knowledge but also strengthens your CV and gives a boost to your career in the finance arena.

Is this course enough to prepare for and pass CMA exams?
The resources provided by Vertex as part of each CMA course are enough to confidently prepare for and pass your exams. We provide detailed video lectures for the complete syllabus, video lectures for short questions, and video lectures for essay questions.

Our academic team, under the supervision of our trainers, is involved in improving existing content as well as adding additional content, which makes our course content up-to-date and in line with CMA examination requirements.

Exam Structure for CMA Part 1 (Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics)

External financial reporting decisions (15%)
Planning, budgeting and forecasting (20%)
Performance management (20%)
Cost management (15%)
Internal controls (15%)
Technology and Analytics (15%)

Gold Pack
Vertex Complete Course

1. One year access from the date of purchase
2. Detailed video lectures on complete syllabus
3. Extensive Essay and MCQs practice question videos
4. Smart Book. Complete Resource for Exam Preparation
5. Quizzes for all topics
6. Pre-exam live sessions for additional exam practice questions
7. Tutor support on WhatsApp group



Platinum Pack
Vertex Course + Hock International Question Bank

1. Vertex Complete Course as in Gold Pack, plus
2. HOCK Online Textbooks: Comprehensive yet easy-to-read textbooks covering CMA syllabus, 756 pages.
3. HOCK Test Bank: Practice questions using an interface like the real exam with detailed explanations 2,400+ MCQs, 43 essays.
4. HOCK Mock Exams: Mock exams provide a final review before taking the real exam. 3 Mock Exams.
5. HOCK Digital Badges: Earn digital badges for your LinkedIn profile and résumé to showcase your progress and skills and stand out to potential employers. 7 Badges are available.
6. HOCK Access Period: Two years from the date of purchase.

Course Curriculum

Course Pricing

CMA - Part 1 - Gold Pack

$169 USD

  • Vertex Learning Pack

    • One year access from the date of purchase
    • Detailed video lectures on complete syllabus
    • Access to Vertex resources
    • Extensive Essay and MCQs practice question videos
    • Smart Book - Complete Resource for Exam Preparation
    • Quizzes for all topics
    • Pre exam live sessions for additional exam practice questions
    • Tutor support on WhatsApp group
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CMA - Part 1 - Platinum Pack

$349 USD

  • Vertex + Hock Access

    • One year access from the date of purchase
    • Detailed video lectures on complete syllabus
    • Access to Hock International resources
    • Extensive Essay and MCQs practice question videos
    • Smart Book - Complete Resource for Exam Preparation
    • Quizzes for all topics
    • Pre exam live sessions for additional exam practice questions
    • Tutor support on WhatsApp group
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Facilitator Profile
Mr. Emad Gohar is an experienced facilitator for training assignments in the Middle East Region. He has over 10 years' experience in training, leadership development and management consulting.

A Public Sector Auditor based in Middle East, Mr. Emad holds 6 professional certifications. Previously, he worked for KPMG in external audit and he also held the position of Vice President for Business Development at IMA Qatar Chapter.

After successfully completing Faculty Training from IMA Leadership Academy – USA, he is currently serving on their Faculty Panel. He has also worked as an independent consultant and strategic advisor for a Middle East based firm which specializes in management & strategy consulting and corporate & asset valuation for a wide variety of areas, especially real estate and industrial businesses.

He has experience of training a wide range of qualifications and courses including CMA, ACCA and CIA.  He is also awarded with Platinum Level Leader Award by IMA-USA for his contribution towards the management accounting profession.

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