CGMA Study Success Resource: The crucial nature of CGMA® power skills within the case study exam
The upgraded syllabus and blueprints (May 2026 onwards) highlight that to be successful in the examination — and by extension in the real world of work — a candidate is required to draw on power skills (i.e. critical thinking skills) that include; professional scepticism, analysis, seeing the big picture, problem-solving, communication and making recommendations.
CGMA power skills are the enabling critical thinking skills that support the construction of high-quality responses in the business simulation examinations and performance in the workplace.
This short resource explains how to consider each of the power skills whilst you are studying and then how to demonstrate them in your case study exam answer to meet the standard that is expected for the exam at that level, by the examining team.
In here you will learn:
What the power skills are
How the power skills link together
How to integrate power skills into your thinking when you study for the case study exam
How to demonstrate your ability to apply the skills to the given scenario and information to create and justify a coherent answer
Access the resource on power skills to ensure you are incorporating all relevant exam skills into your exam preparation.