Islamic Finance promotes ethical, interest-free financial systems rooted in Shariah principles, emphasising risk-sharing, asset-backed transactions, and social responsibility while prohibiting riba, uncertainty, and speculative activities in financial dealings.
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Finance - Islamic Finance introduces learners to the foundations of Islamic Finance, exploring how financial activities operate in accordance with Sharia principles. The course covers Sharia Finance, Islamic Banking, ethical decision-making, and the principles of Islamic Economics, helping learners understand how faith-based financial systems promote fairness, transparency, responsible investment, and socially conscious financial practices.
Learners will explore Halal Investment, Islamic Investment, Islamic funds, and practical approaches to financial risk management. The course also examines Sukuk Finance and Takaful Insurance, explaining how these alternatives to conventional bonds and insurance operate. Through structured modules, learners can develop valuable knowledge of ethical investment, Sharia-compliant financial products, and responsible financial management.
The course also focuses on Islamic Finance in practice, including the development and application of Sharia Banking within modern financial markets. Learners will examine the role of Ethical Finance and gain insight into Islamic financial services in the UK. This training is ideal for anyone interested in Islamic banking, investment, economics, and Sharia-compliant financial practices.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the Finance - Islamic Finance course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £79, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Islamic Finance provides an alternative approach to financial activities based on ethical and Shariah-compliant principles. This course develops knowledge of Islamic Banking, interest-free finance and Shariah principles, helping learners understand how financial transactions are structured within Islamic finance.
Knowledge of Islamic Finance can be valuable across banking, investment and financial services. Learners will explore Sukuk, Takaful, Murabaha and Islamic Investment principles, gaining useful insight into ethical financing methods, risk sharing and Shariah-compliant financial products.
The Finance - Islamic Finance Course has a total study time of 5 days and 15 hours. Learners can progress through the course at their own pace, allowing them to develop valuable knowledge of Islamic finance, Sharia principles, Islamic banking, Takaful, risk management, and ethical financial practices while balancing their studies with other commitments.
The Finance - Islamic Finance course has simple and accessible requirements, making it suitable for beginners interested in Islamic financial principles. No previous finance experience is required. Learners need basic numerical skills, an interest in Sharia-compliant finance, and an internet-enabled device to explore Islamic banking, investment, Takaful, and ethical finance concepts.
What is Islamic finance?
Islamic finance is a financial system based on Sharia principles. It covers banking, investment, saving and financing while following ethical rules concerning interest, risk sharing and permitted business activities.
How is Islamic finance different from conventional finance?
Islamic finance generally avoids interest-based transactions and encourages financial arrangements connected to real economic activity, ethical investment and shared responsibility between the parties involved.
What is Islamic banking?
Islamic banking provides Sharia-compliant financial services using structures such as Murabaha, Musharakah and other approved contracts rather than conventional interest-based lending.
What is Sukuk in Islamic finance?
Sukuk are Sharia-compliant financial certificates structured around ownership or beneficial interests in underlying assets or activities, providing an alternative to conventional interest-bearing bonds.
What is Takaful insurance?
Takaful is an Islamic form of insurance based on mutual cooperation and shared risk, where participants contribute to a fund designed to provide financial assistance when covered losses occur.
Can non-Muslims use Islamic finance services?
Yes. Islamic finance products and services are available to anyone who meets the provider’s requirements; customers do not need to be Muslim to use Sharia-compliant financial services.
| Module 01: Fundamentals of Islamic Finance | |||
| Fundamentals of Islamic Finance | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 02: Ethics and Principles of Islamic Finance | |||
| Ethics and Principles of Islamic Finance | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 03: Islamic Funds and Risk Management | |||
| Islamic Funds and Risk Management | 00:35:00 | ||
| Module 04: Takaful | |||
| Takaful | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 05: Islamic Finance in Practice | |||
| Islamic Finance in Practice | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 06: Islamic Finance in the UK | |||
| Islamic Finance in the UK | 00:25:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Finance – Islamic Finance | 5 days, 13 hours | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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