Overview
In the growing area of Islamic microfinance, a diverse skillset is required. Professionals have to be knowledgeable in traditional retail banking, in the ethics of Islamic finance and in the relevant compliance and regulation issues.
This e-learning Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management was jointly developed by a team of experts from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Islamic Relief Worldwide, and the Humanitarian Academy for Development.
This combination of expertise provides you with the opportunity to have a rich learning experience based on the broad knowledge of diverse, highly qualified professionals.
The development of the "Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance" was co-funded with UK aid from the UK government.
What Do We Offer?
- An interactive e-learning course including video lectures, PDF scripts, examples, practical exercises, online tests and case studies.
- A discussion forum for course related issues as well as for exchange of opinions and experiences with, tutors, peers and the FSDF e-Campus team.
- Personalized support from your e-Campus team.
- The possibility to achieve a Frankfurt School certificate after passing the final exam or a confirmation of course completion after completing the course.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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
Audience
This course is targeted towards microfinance and development professionals who are working in areas such as microfinance, Islamic microfinance, and end-user finance, or towards participants who want to explore Islamic microfinance.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
- Flexible
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Finance International Development Islamic Studies View 6 other Short Courses in International Development in GermanyExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic 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.
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General requirements
This course is targeted towards microfinance and development professionals who are working in areas such as microfinance, Islamic microfinance, and end-user finance, or towards participants who want to explore Islamic microfinance.
This includes staff from the following organisations, at either the operational level or the management level:
- Faith-based NGOs and non faith-based NGOs
- Islamic microfinance institutions
- Microfinance institutions
- Retail banks interested in downscaling
- Social/impact investors
- Banking training institutes
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
900 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 900 EUR for the full programme during 6 months. -
EU/EEA
900 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 900 EUR for the full programme during 6 months.