To sit the CMA from Qatar, you join IMA, enrol in the CMA program, register for an exam part, then book your appointment with Prometric. Exams run in January/February, May/June and September/October. Here are the steps, and what to confirm before you commit to a date.
Step by step
Join IMA. Only active members of the Institute of Management Accountants can earn the CMA.
Enrol in the CMA program. Your three years to pass both parts start here.
Register for an exam part. You can take Part 1 and Part 2 in any order.
Book with Prometric. Schedule at prometric.com/ICMA, choosing your window, location and time.
Testing windows
IMA runs three testing windows a year: January/February, May/June and September/October. Three points affect your planning:
Book early. IMA advises booking at least four weeks ahead to get your first choice of date, time and location.
Know the minimum. Appointments must be scheduled at least 72 hours before the exam.
You cannot move to another window by rescheduling. Choose a window you can realistically prepare for.
For exact dates and any registration cut-offs, check IMA's current information before you pay.
Test centres in Qatar
The CMA is computer-based and is run at Prometric test centres worldwide. Check availability for Qatar in Prometric’s scheduler before you register for a window. Prometric can show you current locations and open dates, and these can change. Do this first, as the seats near you may affect which window you choose.
What the exam looks like now
The format changed in 2026. From the September/October 2026 window, case-based questions replace essays in English CMA exams delivered in the Middle East. IMA says this changes the format, not the content or the level of difficulty.
If you prepared using older materials, check that your practice covers case-based questions and not only essays. Each of the two parts covers different ground: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics in Part 1, and Strategic Financial Management in Part 2.
CMA eligibility requirements
Education: a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or a related professional certification.
Experience: two continuous years in management accounting or financial management. You can complete this before the exams or within seven years of passing them.
Deadline: three years to pass both parts after you enrol.
Which part should you take first?
IMA lets you choose. You could start with the part closest to your current work, if that makes it easier to study alongside your job. Think about which window each part falls in, and leave enough time for a retake inside your three years.
CMA exam preparation in Qatar
See our CMA training in Doha, or talk to an advisor about how the course fits a testing window. Still comparing qualifications? Read ACCA vs CMA in Qatar.
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