CIMA Operational Case Study Courses
Dedicated to helping you pass
Ever since our first CIMA case study course over 14 years ago, Astranti have become renowned for what are probably the most comprehensive CIMA operational case study courses on the market, dedicated to giving you the best advice and support to help you pass first time.
And they’re great value too!
Compared to the Official CIMA Provider’s course, we do more analysis of the pre-seen, have a more comprehensive range of exam guidance and study materials, and yet, without their overheads, we’re able to make it cheaper too!
Together with great tutor support from our team of dedicated case study tutors, a personal mentor to support you through the exam and our renowned materials, known for their clarity and simplicity, you can see why students love the course so much – we have an average Trustpilot rating of around 4.8 from over 600 reviews.
This is combined with a double guarantee that means you can try out our course and check it’s right for you without any obligation to continue, while also knowing that your one-time payment is all you’ll ever pay!
Read on to find out more…
“I have used Astranti for all three case studies which in my view is integral to passing, with the most recent pass coming on the SCS exam. Astranti help you develop the correct exam writing style required to pass and gain the additional marks that could be the difference in passing or not. I can certainly say that by using Astranti I have gone into each exam confidently assured that I have given myself the best possible chance to pass.”
Focused on what it takes to pass
Our course is designed with one thing in mind…
Getting you through the exam
Plus a pass guarantee for peace of mind
Unrivalled support
Dedicated course mentor supporting you from start to finish
Assigned marker focused on giving you personal advice
Case study tutors are on hand to answer all your questions
Great value for money
The most comprehensive case study course
All for a great price!
With instalment options to help spread the payments
Course content
Our goal is to make our premium CIMA operational case study course the most comprehensive on the market.
Over more than 15 years of teaching CIMA case study we’ve considered exactly what students need to support you in order to give you everything you need to pass.
So what exactly do you get?
“Brilliant study material. I used Astranti throughout, sucked in by their free products at certificate level and I’m glad I was! The material provided is brilliant and the course tutors know exactly what it takes to get the pass at the case studies, if you use them and put the hours in you will pass! Couldn’t recommend enough, and achieved first time passes in all professional exams.”
Pre-seen pack
- Full analysis of the pre-seen, picking out the most important snippets of information so that you don’t miss a thing
- Strategic analysis that links the pre-seen to the key theories and models from the syllabus
- An analysis of the top 10 most likely issues to appear in the final exam according to our case study experts
- Our industry analysis provides an overview of the real-world industry that the pre-seen company belongs to, so you can apply this in the exam to score extra marks
- 30 pre-seen knowledge questions designed to cement your knowledge learned
7x Mock exams with debrief videos
- Fully timed computer-based mock exams, with challenging questions designed to replicate the real exam
- Detailed solutions so you understand where you went wrong quickly and easily and to enable you to learn how to approach a similar question in the real exam
- Debrief videos where our tutors walk you through the best approach to each mock
- 5x mock exams as standard
- 2x bonus mocks for the February and August exam sittings
3x Marking and feedback
- Comprehensive marking and feedback for 3 mock exams from your assigned expert tutor
- Commentary on each script on a section by section basis, tellilng you what’s great and what needs to be improved
- A 7 page summary analysis of each script, guiding you on what you need to do to improve
Exam technique guide
- Get to grips with the case study exam and find out exactly what it takes to pass
- Perfect your exam planning and writing technique
- Find out how to maximise the marks that you score in your final exam
- Learn how to provide the best answers written down in the right way, within the time given in the exam
- Hear exactly what the examiners say about how to pass the case study exam and the mistakes that past students made
Theory revision series
- Designed to refresh all of your syllabus knowledge relevant to the case study exams. We take the most commonly examined theory from E1, F1 and P1 and summarise that for you so you can review theory quickly and easily
- Take the study text with you wherever you are, with both the online and printable versions
- Watch the tuition videos for an even more detailed analysis of the key theory, including worked examples throughout to help with your understanding
Ethics and Questions packs
- Ethics is the most commonly examined topic at operational case study. As such it’s the most important topic for you to revise
- Our ethics video shows you how to pass ethics questions in the exam
- Our 20 practice ethics questions enable you to master a range of ethical questions and practice the specific method that is proven to enable you to pass these questions
- Our questions pack contains 60 case study exam-style questions, helping you to prepare for your exam.
3x Live online masterclasses
- Attend 3 LIVE online masterclass days and get instant answers to your questions from our experienced OCS tutor using our interactive chat box throughout each session
Tutor expertise and Discussion hub
- Ask our tutors further questions and join the student/tutor conversation on our discussion hub
- Tailored support from your personally assigned exam marker, with all of the experience you could need to give you the best advice needed to ensure you pass the exam
Personal course mentor
- Support from your assigned mentor from the first day of the course to the last
- They’ll help you work your way through the course at a good pace, keeping up with your desired schedule and hitting the course deadlines as you go with regular catch up emails, video calls, or a combination of the two – whatever works for you!
- On hand to answer your questions or guide you in the direction you need
Exclusive to the course
Personalised Tutor & Mentor support
Studying online comes with fantastic benefits like flexibility, cost savings, and the freedom to study at your own pace.
But let’s be honest – online learning can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. Without the right support, challenges like staying on track, managing distractions, or maintaining motivation can creep in.
That’s why our premium CIMA courses include unparalleled support from our expert tutors and dedicated course mentors.
Here’s how we’ll help you stay on top of your studies and pass with confidence:
- Welcome Call: When you enrol, you’ll have a personal welcome call with your course mentor. Together, we’ll map out your journey, covering key dates, how to make the most of mock marking, and the live masterclasses.
- One-on-One Support: If you’re falling behind, struggling with low mock scores, or missing key deadlines, we’ll proactively step in to help. Your mentor will guide you back on track with personalised advice and strategies.
- Expert Guidance Anytime: Got a tricky piece of theory or concept that doesn’t click? Use our course discussion hubs to reach out to our expert CIMA tutors whenever you need help.
With regular check-ins via email, video call, or both, we’re here to ensure you stay focused, hit your deadlines, and have all the tools you need to succeed.
You’re never alone on your journey. With our team by your side, success is closer than you think.
How our premium course compares
Giving students value for money is important to us. Why not check out the table below to see how our premium CIMA operational case study course compares to that of the official CIMA publisher?
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“I really would not have passed my CIMA OCS without Astranti. I had used a competitor initially but after four weeks I was getting nowhere. So I purchased Astranti’s theory revision, the mock papers, and the pre-seen and industry analysis. The mock papers are excellent!”
“Astranti gives the best CIMA training. The teacher there are helpful they do an extra mile to help students. Anytime I could ask any type of questions they come back to me very quick.
Teachers not just help in the study they are way beyond that. If I had a question on the case or I did not understand something they were ready to help.”
*Astranti’s premium CIMA operational case study course offers three live online class days compared to the official publisher’s five. However, Astranti’s recorded video tuition covers all of this extra content, in a format that can be used at your own leisure.
**Five mock exams are released for the May and November exams. An additional two mocks are then released for the August and February exams to primarily provide further practice for students retaking the exam.
Our double guarantee
1. Money-back guarantee
To make sure that you are completely satisfied with our Standard or Premium Case Study Course materials and support, we have a 14-day full money-back guarantee. If you’re not happy with your course for any reason, we will refund your fees in full.
Our aim is to ensure you’re happy to try us out, safe in the knowledge that it won’t cost you a penny if it’s not right for you.
2. Pass guarantee (premium course only)
We believe that our premium CIMA operational case study course contains everything you need to pass your exam. However, if you don’t pass the exam first time and you’ve completed the premium course in full, we will give you access to all of the content for the next exam absolutely free of charge. And that continues until you pass!
How to qualify for the pass guarantee
To qualify for the pass guarantee you need to ensure you complete ALL of the following steps. Failure to complete all of these steps will mean you will not qualify.
1. Complete the mock exams:
You must complete mock exams 1 to 3 and send them to your allocated marker by the deadlines set out in the course schedule.
2. Do not copy the solutions:
You must not copy the mock exam solutions. If you do so this will invalidate your pass guarantee.
3. Achieve an average mark of 40% or higher:
You must achieve an average mark of at least 40% in your full mock exams. This is to ensure you are putting in enough effort.
4. Watch all three masterclasses:
You must attend or watch the recorded versions of masterclasses 1, 2 & 3 and make notes on the pass guarantee form.
5. Complete the pass guarantee form:
Use the pass guarantee form to document your key learning points throughout your studies, submit within 1 week of the final exam.
6. Complete the online agreement form:
You must confirm that you have read and understood the pass guarantee terms.
What our students say
“I started with the operational level while pregnant with my son and a 2-year-old daughter and a full-time job.
With the help of Astranti’s great material, I managed to pass the OT exams as well as OCS first time. That gave me some confidence to attempt MCS with a baby, toddler and full-time job. Again with the easy-to-understand and to-the-point materials, I managed to pass all my OT and MCS exams first time. I would definitely not have been able to do this without Astranti.
Their materials are at a higher standard than the actual exams (in my opinion) so if you pass their mocks and exam practice kits, you should be fine for the exams. The study material is to the point and easy to understand with great interesting real-life examples helping people with busy lives to get a grip on the content in good time.
When I started, I realized most people that do this have a whole family and work life apart from their studies and having a tuition provider like Astranti really lightens the load.“
“I used Astranti for the May 2020 OCS exam and have absolutely zero regrets and only good things to say! With no past experience of case studies and no friends who have studied CIMA, the case study was bit of a grey area which I didn’t know much about. However Astranti took all the steps to make the exam clear, give me the perfect study materials and overall build my confidence to sit the exam with a feeling I was only going to pass! If you’re looking for a CIMA study provider and especially case study material, Astranti is your place! Thanks to all at Astranti.”
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Choose from our 3 most popular options. Which is right for you?
OCS Pre-seen Pack
£199
or 6x monthly instalments of £36
Perfect for:
Re-sitters who just want to learn about the new pre-seen.
+ Pre-seen analysis & knowledge questions
+ Strategic analysis
+ Industry analysis
+ Top 10 issues analysis
– Mock exams with debrief videos
– Exam technique guide
– Tutor support
– Discussion hub
– Mentor support
– Mock exam marking
– Theory revision series
– Questions pack
– Ethics pack
– 3x masterclasses
– New syllabus content study text
– Double guarantee
OCS Essentials Course
£495
or 6x monthly instalments of £90
Perfect for:
Those who are familiar with case study exams and tend to pass first time.
+ Pre-seen analysis & knowledge questions
+ Strategic analysis
+ Industry analysis
+ Top 10 issues analysis
+ 3x mock exams with debrief videos
+ Exam technique guide
+ Tutor support
+ Discussion hub
– Mentor support
– Mock exam marking
– Theory revision series
– Questions pack
– Ethics pack
– 3x masterclasses
– New syllabus content study text
– Double guarantee
OCS Premium Course
£795
or 6x monthly instalments of £145
Perfect for:
Anyone wanting a fully comprehensive course including everything needed to pass.
+ Pre-seen analysis & knowledge questions [+]
+ Strategic analysis [+]
+ Industry analysis [+]
+ Top 10 issues analysis [+]
+ 5x mock exams with debrief videos [+]
+ 2x bonus mocks for February and August exams
+ Exam technique guide [+]
+ Tutor support
+ Discussion hub
+ Mentor support
+ 3x mock exam marking [+]
+ Theory revision series [+]
+ Questions pack [+]
+ Ethics pack [+]
+ 3x masterclasses [+]
+ New syllabus content study text [+]
+ Double guarantee
Purchase your course
Complete your course purchase below. If purchasing our premium CIMA operational case study course, remember to select the course for the correct exam sitting.
You can either pay for your course upfront or in six monthly instalments to help spread the cost.
Is your employer paying for your course? Contact the team at enquiries@astranti.com
OCS Pre-seen Pack
May & August 2025
One-off payment of…
£199
OCS Pre-seen Pack
May & August 2025
(Instalments)
6x monthly instalments of…
£36
OCS Essentials Course
May & August 2025
One-off payment of…
£495
OCS Essentials Course
May & August 2025
(Instalments)
6x monthly instalments of…
£90
OCS Premium Course
May 2025
One-off payment of…
£795
OCS Premium Course
May 2025
(Instalments)
6x monthly instalments of…
£145
OCS Premium Course
August 2025
One-off payment of…
£795
OCS Premium Course
August 2025
(Instalments)
6x monthly instalments of…
£145