CIPM — Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria

CIPM Past Questions & Practice — All 5 Levels.

CBT practice for all 24 papers across Foundation, Intermediate I & II, and Professional I & II — built around the actual quarterly diet, not just a generic question dump.

CIPM Quick Facts
Conducted byCIPM Nigeria
LevelsFoundation (6) · Int. I (5) · Int. II (4) · Prof. I (5) · Prof. II (4)
Total papers24
DietsMarch, June, September & December
FormatOnline CBT, per-paper timing
On ExamPassAll 24 papers
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Intermediate II
Professional I
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Full Syllabus

All 24 papers, five levels

Matches CIPM Nigeria's current examination structure.

Level 1

Foundation

6 papers
  • Principles of Management and Business Development
  • Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Psychology, Sociology and Politics
  • Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • Elements of Nigeria's Business Law and Legal System
  • Digital and Management Information System
Level 2

Intermediate I

5 papers
  • Business Administration and Practices
  • Fundamentals of Economics
  • Finance for Human Resources Managers
  • Business Statistics and Social Research Methods
  • Communication Process, Management and Development
Level 3

Intermediate II

4 papers
  • Learning and Development
  • Public Administration and Leadership
  • Workforce Planning and Strategies
  • Comparative Human Resource Management
Level 4

Professional I

5 papers
  • HR Metrics & Analytics
  • Organisational Behaviour and Performance
  • Insurance, Pension & Risk Management
  • Advanced Human Resource Management I
  • Presentation Skills
Level 5

Professional II

4 papers
  • Nigerian Labour Law
  • Employment Relations
  • Advanced Human Resource Management II
  • Labour Market Analysis
Why ExamPass

Built for how CIPM actually tests you

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Real CBT Timing

Practice under proper exam time pressure — not a generic 30-minute quiz.

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Explanations, Not Just Answers

Every question comes with a worked explanation — so you learn the "why," not just memorize an option.

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Per-Paper Weak Spot Report

See exactly which topics inside each paper are costing you marks — not just an overall score.

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Diet-Aligned Practice

Question sets are organized by diet so your revision matches the exam you're actually sitting.

FAQ

Before you start

Does ExamPass cover Presentation Skills, since it's a practical paper?
ExamPass covers the objective-question component testing the underlying knowledge for every paper, including Presentation Skills. For papers with a practical/oral component, use ExamPass to strengthen the theory alongside your own practice for the applied part.
Can I practice papers from more than one level?
Yes — select any level and any combination of papers above. Most candidates preparing for an upcoming diet focus on the specific papers they're sitting.
How many levels does CIPM have and how long does it take to complete?
CIPM has 5 levels — Foundation, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Professional I, and Professional II — across 24 papers total. With quarterly diets, most candidates complete the full qualification in 2-4 years, depending on how many papers they attempt per sitting.
How do I prepare for CIPM past questions effectively?
Repetition against timed, paper-specific practice questions is what most CIPM candidates credit for improved scores — reading the study texts builds the theory, but past-questions-style practice is what builds exam speed and pattern recognition under real time pressure.
Is this affiliated with CIPM?
No. ExamPass is an independent exam preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.
How often are CIPM exams held, and can I write from anywhere in Nigeria?
CIPM examinations are fully online and held roughly every quarter, so you write from home or an accredited study centre anywhere in Nigeria under webcam supervision — there's no need to travel to a fixed exam hall.
Where are CIPM accredited study centres located?
CIPM has accredited physical and online study centres across Nigeria, including Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Enugu, and other state capitals, alongside its head office in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The exams themselves, however, are written online wherever you are.

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ExamPass is an independent exam preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).