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Tuition fee
900 EUR / full
900 EUR / full
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Tuition fee
900 EUR / full
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Duration
6 months
Duration
6 months
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Taught in
English
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About

The Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management provides professionals with the knowledge and tools to design, implement and manage Sharia-compliant microfinance products and institutions.

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Overview

This  Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance course from  Frankfurt School of Finance and Management  combines the principles of Islamic finance with practical insights into microfinance operations, product development and risk management. 

Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how Islamic microfinance can support sustainable development, poverty reduction and financial inclusion.

Key facts:

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a leading provider of executive education in finance, known for combining academic excellence with practical application. The Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance is developed in partnership with Islamic Relief, bringing together rigorous financial expertise and extensive field experience across more than 45 countries.

The programme equips participants with practical skills to design and implement Sharia-compliant microfinance solutions. It focuses on translating Islamic finance principles into ethical, inclusive financial services that expand access to credit and savings for underserved communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Overview of Islamic Economics & Microfinance System

  • The Microfinance Contracts & Transaction Agreements

  • Managing Islamic Microfinancing

  • Risk Management in Islamic Microfinance Institutions

  • Regulatory, Governance and Sharia Compliance Framework for Islamic Microfinance

  • Financial and Social Performance Management

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 6 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Late registration for the March intake is available until 31 March.

Language

English

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Frankfurt am Main, Germany

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Especially suitable for:

  • Professionals in microfinance institutions and Islamic microfinance institutions

  • Staff of Islamic banks and retail banks seeking to expand into microfinance or downscaling strategies

  • NGO professionals (faith-based and non-faith-based) working in financial inclusion and development finance

  • Social and impact investors supporting inclusive financial systems

  • Auditors, consultants, and advisors working in Islamic finance or microfinance

  • Central bank and regulatory authority staff

  • Employees of apex institutions and development finance organisations

  • Banking and finance professionals seeking to specialise in Islamic microfinance

  • Students and early-career professionals with a background in banking, finance, or development finance

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    900 EUR / full
    900 EUR / full
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    900 EUR / full
    900 EUR / full

Additional Details

  • Early Bird Fee: EUR 700 (by July 15)

Funding

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