The Cambridge Islamic Finance Structuring Master Programme (Cambridge IFSM) is an integral part of our broad advocacy and development initiative, which began in 2008 as the Cambridge Islamic Finance Access Programme (Cambridge IFAP). Cambridge IFSM provides a cutting-edge training opportunity in Islamic finance, designed to offer comprehensive insights into the structuring of over 60 diverse financial products. Participants can choose between an immersive one-week physical training programme in the historic city of Madinah or a flexible online format that accommodates professionals worldwide.
Throughout the course, learners will explore the dynamic world of Islamic finance, gaining in-depth knowledge of various real-world financial structures. Our curriculum is crafted by leading experts in the field, ensuring practical relevance and academic rigor.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a prestigious certificate from the Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance. This certification is internationally recognized and reflects the high level of knowledge and expertise gained during the course.
Additionally, programme alumni will have their professional profiles highlighted in an international finance magazine, significantly enhancing their visibility in the global Islamic finance industry. They will also receive a comprehensive literature pack and training material, ensuring they remain well-informed and at the forefront of the industry.
The Islamic financial industry is advancing rapidly, creating numerous opportunities across various sectors. As the market evolves, tomorrow’s leaders are expected to exhibit not only Shari’a expertise but also significant leadership acumen to sustain industry growth and drive innovation in a continuously changing environment.
Through these comprehensive educational offerings, Cambridge IFSM empowers finance professionals to propel their careers on their own terms, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead and innovate in the dynamic world of Islamic finance.
Cambridge IFSM is a ten-module certification programme that brings a hands-on approach to understanding various Islamic financial and investment instruments, structuring processes, challenges in the structuring process, and most importantly, developing skills for existing instruments. More information on the ten modules is given below.
Learn popular structures of Islamic financial products, Shari’a issues in the process of structuring and steps to be followed to bring innovation in these structures.
Wa’ad is a very unique and important concept in Islamic banking and finance. Learn its usage and applications
Learn the structures of popular Islamic investment products, such as I-RIETs, Equities, Private Equities and Sukuk. Also, learn the process of Shari’a stock screening
Learn popular structures of sukuks issued by AAOIFI and other regulators around the world, along with innovative ideas such as using sukuks for liquidity management and SPACS for sukuk
Learn popular Takaful structures and the scope of cooperation and mutuality in Islamic finance, and how Takaful and cooperative insurance can undergo innovation.
Structure Islamic microfinance products using big data to specifically meet Islamic financial inclusion. Understand the existing product structure as well as various ways for product innovation.
Learn how technology can help your Islamic financial institution, product or service to undergo innovation. Study Islamic product structures that are innovated through technology.
Learn the popular structure of Islamic social finance and the process of structuring, as well as various Shari’a issues that might occur during the process.
Start structuring profitable non-banking Islamic financial institutions and products by studying the existing structures and discussing new ideas for innovation.
Going an extra mile to help you understand ideas, structures and methods of innovating Islamic financial products. Study advanced topics that would assist you in structuring profitable Islamic financial products.
Cambridge IFSM is officially endorsed by two of the most significant institutions in Islamic qualifications in the past, i.e. The Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance (The CISI), London and the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) for CPD hours.
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Register in pre-scheduled courses delivered online and physical format. Significant group discounts are available for teams.
Deepen your team’s career knowledge and expand your abilities by attending well-structured modules designed by leaders for professionals.
Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance collaborated with Islamic financial institutions globally to deliver engaging content exclusively for your platform.
Learn the structures of popular industry products, the process of structuring and various Shari’a issues that may occur during the process.
Learn and develop ideas on how different Islamic financial products can be structured for innovation, while creating a better value proposition.
Cambridge IIF not only prepares Cambridge IFSMs, but promote their leadership, ideas and research work to reach larger audience in the Islamic business and finance industry.
So far, there are more than 5000 industry professionals who have attended our modules in either physical or virtual formats.
Our programme has reached 28% of the world’s countries. In just the third and fourth quarters of 2020, participants from 55 countries attended Cambridge IFSM.
Initially founded in 2009, the Islamic Finance Access Programme (IFAP) was extended as Cambridge Islamic Finance Structuring Master Programme (Cambridge IFSM) in 2020.
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Cambridge Islamic Finance Structuring Masters Series is all about product structuring and innovation in Islamic finance. Prof. Humayon Dar shares a number of innovative ideas to structure products that fulfils the local and global need.
DESIGNED AND DELIVERED BY THE MAN WHO IS KNOWN FOR DECADES LONG SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY AS AN ECONOMIST INNOVATOR TRAINER
Director General
Online and Physical Training Format– Innovative Ideas – Literature Pack to keep you updated about latest industry trends throughout the year. Print Interview in magazine and much more…
1. Muhammad Adeel Siddiqui
Islamic Banking & Finance Professional, Bank Nizwa
2. Dato’ Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad
Chartered Accountant
“These courses taught me proper techniques of Islamic finance structures and gave a clearer insight into the technical skills required in Islamic banking and finance.”