Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Elevate your banking skills by mastering key Islamic finance principles
Understanding consumer needs, including those specific to Islamic banking, is paramount to strong financial management. To do so, however, it’s critical to stay informed about what banking services and products are available to consumers, and how they are changing given the ever-evolving financial industry.
Stay ahead of the curve by joining this five-week course from INCEIF University, where you’ll gain invaluable insights and skills specific to the Islamic banking system. Designed to provide essential knowledge for both customers and business professionals, this course covers key rules, principles, and practices for Shariah-compliant banking.
Understand the frameworks of Islamic finance, from fundraising to business finance to trade
After an introduction to the business life cycle and the legal and ethical framework of Shariah Law, take a closer look at Islamic financial products and services available to consumers.
You’ll learn what consumers expect from financing solutions today, and how Islamic banking solutions and services meet those needs. You’ll also review new financial technologies and their implications for Shariah Law.
Explore financing, risk analysis, and due diligence as it relates to Islamic finance
Examine key Shariah-compliant financial processes, including credit, risk analysis, and due diligence. You’ll learn what differentiates Islamic financial products and processes, and how these can protect consumer interests.
Gain quantitative and qualitative skills in financial evaluation, and understand the role of collateral in financing. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to make more informed financial decisions as a consumer and banking professional.
This course is designed for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Islamic banking practices, including banking professionals, accountants, financial advisers, consultants, bank customers, students, and the general public.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
INCEIF
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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Effective Date: September 22, 2016