Islamic Finance Fundamentals
The principles and main contracts of Islamic finance – murabaha, ijara, musharaka, sukuk – and how they are applied in banks.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Bank staff
- Finance professionals
- Students of Islamic finance
Learning objectives
- Understand Islamic finance principles
- Explain the main financing contracts
- Understand sukuk
- Know Sharia governance
Detailed content
- Riba and gharar
- Risk sharing
- Asset backing
- Murabaha
- Ijara
- Musharaka and mudaraba
- Sukuk types
- Structures
- Market
- Sharia boards
- AAOIFI standards
- Compliance reviews
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Principles of Islamic finance
- Financing contracts
- Sukuk
- Governance and Sharia compliance
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Analyse a real set of financial statements with ratios
- Build a budget and variance report in Excel
- Case study: decision using cost-volume-profit and NPV
- Contract-clause review and claim-preparation case study
Tools and templates you keep
- Ratio-analysis and budgeting workbook
- NPV/IRR and break-even calculators
- Claims and variation register
- Cost-control and progress report templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- IFRS Accounting Standards (IASB)
- COSO Internal Control and ERM frameworks
- Basel III/IV (banking risk)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Islamic Finance Fundamentals?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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