from PM to P1

Hi John Both are good qualifications & both suitable for industry (if you could persuade your boss of this). I teach both PM and CIMA P1 as a freelancer and there is some definite crossovers - but there are also some new bits to learn ( traditional variances, cash budgets and operating statement are not really tested directly by FM but make a big section of CIMA P1). You will fortunately be pleased to see that linear programming, risk & uncertainty topics and advanced variances are also tested by CIMA (as PM) No learning curve or transfer pricing on CIMA P1 though - you'll have to wait for CIMA P2 to tackle those topics!! Hope that helps Cath