Certificate in Islamic Finance — 3-Month Live Virtual Programme (Sharia Labs)

About this opportunity

Sharia Labs' Certificate in Islamic Finance is a three-month intensive live virtual programme equipping participants with practical knowledge and applied skills in Islamic finance — from core Sharia principles through to fintech innovation. The curriculum runs across six modules: (I) Foundations of Islamic Finance; (II) Practical Islamic Contracts; (III) Islamic Capital Markets and Takaful; (IV) Islamic Banking and Investment; (V) Shariah Governance Framework; and (VI) Advanced Practical Applications and Innovation. Delivery is by interactive live lecture in short, practical micro-learning sessions of 40–60 minutes, twice weekly, with 24+ live sessions in total led by 5 expert instructors. Learning is reinforced through case studies drawing on both Nigerian and international markets, supplementary readings including AAOIFI standards, Usmani texts and contemporary research, live Q&A sessions with instructors, and practical exercises covering product structuring, risk assessment and advisory scenarios. Participants leave with applied knowledge of Sharia-compliant finance, contracts and structures, the ability to structure Islamic financial products for real businesses, and a Certificate of Completion issued by Sharia Labs upon successful completion of all modules and activities.

Format: online

Who can apply

• Open to early-career professionals, entrepreneurs and founders
• Suitable for fintech builders, banking practitioners and business managers
• Welcoming researchers, academics and students of finance
• Open to Islamic economics enthusiasts
• No prior Islamic finance experience stated as required

What you get

• Certificate of Completion issued by Sharia Labs on successful completion of all modules
• All 6 programme modules plus go-to-market strategies
• 24+ live interactive sessions with 5 expert instructors
• Live Q&A with instructors throughout the programme
• Supplementary reading materials: AAOIFI standards, Usmani texts and contemporary research
• Practical exercises and case studies, including Nigerian and international market examples
• Micro-learning format (40–60 min, 2× weekly) designed for working professionals
• 50% student discount on the programme fee

How to apply

1. 1
   Review eligibility

   Check that you meet all criteria before starting your application.

2. 2
   Prepare documents

   Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and any required essays or statements.

3. 3
   Submit application

   Apply directly through the official link below. Deadline: Rolling. No fixed deadline.