CISI Islamic Finance Qualification

The CISI IFQ is a qualification that covers Islamic finance from both a technical and a Sharia'a perspective.  It's appropriate for existing and new employees seeking a career in Islamic finance.

The CISI IFQ provides candidates with an understanding of the influence of Sharia'a in a business context and prepares you to hold key positions in the Islamic finance and Takaful (Islamic insurance) industries.  The syllabus is reviewed regularly to reflect developments in the fast changing world of Islamic financial services. Obtaining this qualification demonstrates a benchmark level of understanding of Islamic finance.

Syllabus:

• The basics of Islamic banking and finance
• Islamic law of contracts
• Financial techniques applied by Islamic banks
• Islamic asset and fund management
• Sukuk market
• Islamic insurance - Takaful
• Financial statements for Islamic banks
• Islamic corporate governance