CISI Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) preparatory course with Patrick Mahdi

  • IFQ is an internationally recognised qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
  • Live virtual training
  • ​Content rich power point slides.
  • End of chapter exam practice questions followed by trainer feedback.
  • Language: English
  • Prerequisite: No prior knowledge required
  • ​Personalized support
  • Access to Mobile App & Digital Learning Platform, learning anytime from anywhere!
  • End of course revision and mock exam.
  • ​Relevant case studies and practical examples to enhance learning and understanding.
  • Price: $399.00   (Multiple payment options available including credit card )
  • ​The course does not include the workbook nor the exam registration fee with CISI. 
Course Introduction by Instructor
What is IFQ?

IFQ is an internationally recognised qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), developed in conjunction with the Bahrain Institute on Banking and Finance (BIBF), recognized by Ofqual (the UK government education regulator) and supported by the Central Bank of Lebanon. It is an industry leading qualification which covers Islamic finance from both a technical and a Sharia’a perspective. Developed by industry experts, the qualification will equip candidates for success in this rapidly developing field. It provides an understanding of the influence of Sharia’a in a business context and prepares candidates to hold key positions in the Islamic banking & finance and takaful (Islamic insurance) industries. 

Topics Covered:

  • The Basis of Islamic Banking and Finance
  • An Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance
  • Islamic Principles of Exchange
  • ​Basic Contracts and Their Treatment
  • Financial Contracts and Techniques Applied by Islamic Banks
  • Islamic Asset Management
  • ​Sukuk Market
  • ​Islamic Insurance – Takaful
  • ​Islamic Corporate Governance

What You Will Learn
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal, structural and ethical basis of Islamic banking and finance and how it differs from conventional finance.
  • Develop an appropriate level of understanding of the main principles, rules and prohibitions of Islamic banking and finance.
  • ​Acquire essential knowledge about the key Islamic financial contracts and how they are applied in Banking, Sukuk, Takaful and Asset Management.
  • Provide an understanding of the primary tools for structuring Islamic financial transactions.
  • Be familiarized with the Islamic financial infrastructure, international financial institutions and regulatory bodies. 
  • Understand the need for Islamic accounting standards and the importance of Islamic corporate governance.
  • Expose the participants to a wide range of Islamic banking and finance products and instruments available to the industry players.
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Who should enroll?
  • Islamic Banking Staff
  • Takaful Staff
  • Islamic Capital Markets Staff including Sukuk and Islamic Asset Managers
  • Conventional Bankers
  • Financial Advisers and Brokers
  • Investment and Wealth Management Professionals
  • Relationship Managers
  • Lawyers and accountants dealing with Islamic banks and financial institutions
  • Other professionals with exposure to the Islamic finance industry

Anyone with an interest in or looking for a career in Islamic Finance.

About Patrick Mahdi
Patrick Mahdi is an Islamic Financial Planner, Educator and Trainer with extensive UK and international experience. More than 25 years in the UK working in partnership with clients helping them to achieve their financial goals through holistic financial planning aligned with their ethical values.


In the UAE, he successfully pioneered the opening of an Islamic window at Holborn Assets in Dubai covering the full remit of Islamic wealth management solutions. His passion for Islamic Finance lead him to establish the Islamic Financial Education Initiative – IFEi, which aims at making Islamic financial knowledge more accessible to all. He developed the Islamic Finance for Everyone (IFfE) course – a practical course which aims to equip people with the necessary knowledge and techniques to manage their financial affairs and prosper financially whilst staying true to their beliefs.  
As a passionate financial trainer and educator, his motto is You Are What You Think! Your Mind is your Greatest Asset! He has delivered extensive Islamic Finance, Wealth Management, Real Estate, CISI Qualifications, Regulatory and Compliance trainings throughout the Middle East and Europe. Through his extensive industry and international markets experience he brings learning to life and promotes a participative style of learning. 

An advocate of professionalism and excellence, he holds 17 professional qualifications from Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI), CFA Institute and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). He has helped review and advised AAOIFI on improvements to its Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA) qualification. His articles have appeared in leading publications and he is a regular guest lecturer at Universities and Associations.
Pricing

US$ 399 USD*
* Billed as 1500AED 
  • Includes participation in all live lectures and access to recorded classes (self-paced study)
  • Unlimited review of course recordings and supplementary material for 1 year
  • Assignment review, grading, and feedback
  • Hands-on interaction with Patrick Mahdi
  • Prestigious certificate of completion
  • The course does not include the workbook nor the exam registration fee with CISI. 

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