Complete your CMA certification in just 6 months at London Institute of Financial Studies (LIFS) — evening and weekend classes designed for working finance professionals in Dubai and the UAE.
The CMA course at London Institute of Financial Studies (LIFS) is a 6-month fast-track program. Part 1 takes approximately 3 months and Part 2 another 3 months, with classes twice a week. Most students complete both parts within 6–9 months.
Yes — most LIFS students do. Classes run in the evenings (6–9 PM) and weekends. The program requires approximately 10–15 hours of study per week, manageable alongside a full-time job.
IMA allows 3 years from enrollment to pass both CMA parts, in any order and any testing window. LIFS's 6-month program completes both parts well within this window.
IMA recommends 150–170 hours per part (300–340 hours total). LIFS provides 80+ hours of live instruction per part, plus recordings, mock exams, and self-study. Most students invest 10–15 hours per week.
At Prometric testing centres in Dubai during three windows per year: January–February, May–June, and September–October. LIFS batches align with these windows.
Some highly motivated students with strong finance backgrounds complete each part in 2–2.5 months; LIFS offers intensive weekend bootcamps. The standard 3-months-per-part schedule is recommended for the best pass rate.