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About CIMA E2 Managing Performance

CIMA E2 Managing Performance · GB

Key exam facts

Provider
CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) sets the CGMA Professional Qualification examination; Pearson VUE provides test-centre and online delivery.
Format
Computer-based Objective Test, computer marked; multiple choice, multiple response, number entry and drag-and-drop items. On demand at Pearson VUE centres or online.
Exam questions
Total questions: 60.
Time limit
90 minutes of examination time. A separate 15-minute tutorial is available before the examination. Approved individual accommodations may extend time.
Passing score
A scaled score of 100 or above on a 0–150 scale is a pass; this is not a raw percentage threshold.
Exam fee
UK (Tier 1) Management Level Objective Test: GBP180 per exam during 2026; announced GBP187 from 1 January 2027. Registration, annual subscription and study costs are separate.

Topics covered

  • Business models and value creation (30%)

    • The ecosystems of organisations
    • Markets and competition
    • Society and regulation
    • The elements of business models
    • Concept of value and the business model
    • Defining value
    • Creating value
    • Delivering value
    • Capturing and sharing value
    • New business models in digital ecosystems
    • Digital business models and their related operating models

  • Managing people performance (40%)

    • Different types of leadership and management styles
    • Different leadership concepts
    • Types of leadership
    • Leadership in different contexts
    • Individual and team performance
    • Employee performance objective setting
    • Employee appraisals
    • Coaching and mentoring
    • Managing work place environment
    • How to manage relationships
    • Building and leading teams
    • Communications
    • Negotiations
    • Managing conflicts

  • Managing projects (30%)

    • The concepts and phases of projects
    • Project objectives
    • Key stages of the project life cycle
    • Tools and techniques to manage projects
    • Project management tools and techniques
    • Project risk management tools
    • The concepts of project leadership
    • Project structure
    • Roles of key project personnel
    • How to manage project stakeholders

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Computer-based Objective Test, computer marked; multiple choice, multiple response, number entry and drag-and-drop items. On demand at Pearson VUE centres or online.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 60.

How long is the exam?

90 minutes of examination time. A separate 15-minute tutorial is available before the examination. Approved individual accommodations may extend time.

What is the passing score?

A scaled score of 100 or above on a 0–150 scale is a pass; this is not a raw percentage threshold.

How much does the exam cost?

UK (Tier 1) Management Level Objective Test: GBP180 per exam during 2026; announced GBP187 from 1 January 2027. Registration, annual subscription and study costs are separate.

Official sources and references

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