CIMA Certificate in Islamic Finance
The CIMA Certificate in Islamic Finance (Cert IF) is the first global qualification to be offered by a professional chartered accountancy body  to focus on the fast growing sector of Islamic finance. It is available to staff currently working within the Islamic financial services industry and those entering this sector.
The Islamic finance industry is growing at an exponential rate. It is estimated to have a global worth of between £150bn and £250bn and a current annual growth rate of 15% to 20%.
However, there is a real global shortage of people with demonstrable expertise in the complexities of all areas of Islamic finance
The certificate will be valuable for newcomers to Islamic finance as well as financial professionals seeking accreditation and qualification in this field. It is designed to give professionals two significant market advantages:

• the professional recognition of a CIMA international qualification
• demonstrable expertise in the complex, fast growing world of Islamic finance. 

The certificate has four compulsory study modules. Each is covered by a detailed study guide that will take you through to examinations.

Cert IF is a self study, distance learning qualification, and is available for study across the globe. Each module is independent. We recommend that you complete the Islamic Commercial Law module first as it includes knowledge and skills you will require for the three remaining modules.

We estimate that it will take between two to six months to reach a stage where you can sit all the final exams, depending on your prior knowledge and experience.  

The CIMA Certificate in Islamic Finance is a self study, distance learning qualification that allows students to progress through at their own pace.

There are four compulsory modules:

• Islamic commercial law
• Banking and Takaful
• Islamic capital markets and instruments
• Accounting for Islamic financial institutions.

CIMA - The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - is a leading membership body that offers an internationally recognised professional qualification in management accounting with a focus on accounting for business.
In addition, our recently launched CIMA Certificate in Islamic Finance will give financial services staff  the professional recognition of a CIMA qualification and demonstrable expertise in the complex, fast growing world of Islamic finance.
We are committed to constant improvement, and our reputation as a professional and regulatory body has never been stronger. We are increasingly the first choice for students and employers.
CIMA upholds high ethical and professional standards to maintain public confidence in management accounting. Our members and students must adhere to CIMA's ethical guidelines, bylaws and regulations.
CIMA's governance activities, overseen by the Council and its committees, underpin our commitment to maintain the professional standards and competence of our members and students.
download our complete study and examinations instructions (PDF 56KB).
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