Islamic Finance Qualification - IFQ

The IFQ is a joint initiative between the Securities and Investment Institute (a leading professional body for the UK securities and investment industry) and the Ecole Superrieure des Affaires (ESA) (one of the leading business schools in the Middle East) to develop qualifications in Islamic finance.

 Elements

iBanker

iBanker is a unique qualification offered by First Global Knowledge Centre, aimed at existing and potential participants of the industry. This programme covers Islamic Banking & Finance System, Conventional Banking & Finance System, and Risk Management & Investment. Those who follow this programme will be in a position to get themselves employed in any fully fledged Islamic Commercial Bank. Following are the main four areas this course cover:

Islamic Banking and Finance System

 2. An Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance

 3. Islamic Law of Contracts

 4. Financial Techniques Applied by Islamic Banks

 5. Financial Statements for Islamic Banks

 6. Islamic Corporate Governance

 7. Islamic Asset and Fund Management

 8. Islamic Bond Market - Sukuk

 9. Islamic Insurance - Takaful

Conventional Banking and Finance System

 1. Introduction to Banking in Sri Lanka
 2. Deposit Products of Banks
 3. Principles of Lending
 4. Negotiable Instruments
 5. Banking and Financial Markets in Sri Lanka
 6. International Trade Finance
 7. Special Services of Banks
 8. Understanding Financial Statements of Banks
 9. Banker-Customer Relationship
10. New Trends in Banking Sector                 

Investment & Risk Management

Al Huda-Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics

Al Huda-CIBE is a well established name in Financial Industry, working for Education, Training, Promotion and Awareness of Islamic Banking & Finance in Pakistan as well as abroad. This is an effort to promote Islamic Banking and Finance in Mass level through Education, Training, Awareness and practice, with a view to support, sustain, spread and supplement SBP and Government initiative for promoting Islamic Banking.

Al Huda-CIBE is jointly working with 12 International Institutions as a partner for the development of Islamic Banking & Finance Worldwide. They also publish a fortnightly Online Magazine and Monthly printed Magazine for the better awareness of Islamic Banking and Finance. It offers following distance learning programs:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance
  
• Certified Takaful Professional
  
• Certified Islamic Funds Manager
  
• Certified Sukuk Professional
  
• Certified Islamic Microfinance Manager
  

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