The setting for the May 2012 Case Study has been confirmed as the toy industry. Understanding this industry is worth up to 50% of marks in your exam; that’s why for each new case study we specially design our T4 Courses to bring you the Inside Track:

The Inside Track – What’s Included?

NEW for 2012! Toy Industry Expert. Exclusive to Kaplan, established toy industry expert, Steve Reece, has worked with top UK, European and global brands in the toy industry, including Toys R Us, Debenhams and Walmart. Steve has experience of licensing, brand/intellectual property building and managing toy industry P&Ls. Steve will be playing a vital role in your Case Study Course:

• Industry expert presentation - a recorded session dealing with issues around the toy industry
• Discussion forums – chat online and post your questions to Steve
• Panic Room - our special last-minute forum, hosted by Steve and our team of expert tutors

Study materials – your study materials are specially designed by our Case Study tutors and each have a very different and specific role to play in your course: how to approach the case study (Skills Development Text), background information on the industry (Industry Familiarisation Booklet) and analysis of the pre-seen material (Case Study Analysis).

2 mock exams. These mock exams test your understanding so that you can develop your skills and highlight problem areas before the real exam.

Our T4 Case Study Distance Learning course gives you the flexibility to study from home at your own pace. We’ll send your course materials to you, and mock exams to complete (which you can return to us for marking and feedback).

Distance Learning is ideal if you:

• Are motivated to study independently
• Need the extra flexibility to be able to study when and where you want

You’ll get all the support and resources you need to develop the key competencies to pass the case study exam.

Fitting in your studies around your lifestyle can be difficult, that’s why we’ve made sure you can choose from a range of different study options:

	Classroom - 7 day courses at one of Kaplan’s 13 training centres Face-to-face tutor interaction in a relaxed learning environment at your nearest Kaplan training centre. With most centres offering weekend and weekday options, and London centres offering weekend you can fit your studies around your lifestyle! (PC and paper-based exams in March and May.)
	Live Online - study wherever you are with our virtual classroom Study via the Internet with live video streaming and interact with your tutor and the rest of the class via the interactive chat panel. Live Online follows exactly the same timings and course material as our classroom courses. (May exams only.)

CIMA’s final test of professional competence (formerly TOPCIMA) consists of two parts:

• Part A – practical experience which you should complete in your own time
• Part B – the Case Study Exam, which test various practical skills

The Case Study Exam is based upon a case study set within a simulated business context, so there’s no specific syllabus to learn as such.

Remember, our T4 Case Study Course is designed to give you the Inside Track to passing, first time – you’ll get all the support and resources you need to help you develop this understanding and succeed in your exam.