The CIMA certification program offers a flexible, pay-as-you-go system that allows a candidate to budget accordingly and progress at his/her own pace. The cost for certification can range anywhere from approximately $7,000 to more than $10,000, depending on a candidate’s preferences. Prices are subject to change and details regarding current fees are outlined below:

1. CIMA Certification Program Application Fee
     -$105 current IMCA members
     -$500 nonmembers
     -$500 with IMCA membership ($395 annual membership, $105 application fee)

2. Qualification Examination Fee
     -First-time testing fee included in application fee
     -Fee for each retake attempt is $125 for current IMCA members, $175 for nonmembers 
     -Pre-study resources are available for additional fees

3. Registered Education Providers Education Program Fees (listed alphabetically by school)
     -The University of Chicago Booth School of Business—$5,550 (includes some room and board) 
     -The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania—$6,500 (includes room and board)

4. Certification Examination Fee
     -$475 current IMCA members
     -$675 nonmembers
     -Fee for each retake attempt is $475 for current IMCA members, $675 for nonmembers

5. Initial Licensing Fee
     -$105 current IMCA members
     -$500 nonmembers

Note—certificants are responsible for a certification renewal fee every two years following initial certification. This fee is $105 for current IMCA members, $500 for nonmembers, or $500 for nonmembers who choose to join IMCA ($395 IMCA membership, $105 certification renewal fee). Click here for more information regarding CIMA certification renewal requirements.

*Subject to change