Certificate of Proficiency in Shari’ah Standards (CPSS)

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The Certificate of Proficiency in Shari’ah Standards (CPSS) is an advanced-level certificate program designed for Islamic finance professionals who wish to develop correct understanding, interpretation, and implementation skills in the requirements of the AAOIFI Shari’ah Standards.

The CPSS places greater emphasis on the development of technical and practical knowledge and skills in the application of the standards at Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) and for Islamic finance transactions. It is an internationally recognised credential that demonstrates mastery of the full body of AAOIFI Shari’ah Standards.

The programme is available in both English and Arabic and is open to all candidates globally, with discounts available for AAOIFI institutional members, fellows, and candidates from developing markets.

Upon successful completion, candidates earn the Certificate of Proficiency in Shari’ah Standards, issued directly by AAOIFI.

Topics Covered

Sharia'h Standards
منهج

المنهج الدراسي ونتائج التعلم

ما ستتعلمه

Understand the textual basis, juristic reasoning, and practical application of AAOIFI standards, including both the explicit rulings and their underlying Shari'ah logic
Critically assess whether a given financial product, structure, or contract adheres to the conditions set forth in the relevant AAOIFI standard
Detect violations of Shari'ah principles and rules in real-world financial instruments and propose compliant alternatives aligned with AAOIFI rulings
Contrast AAOIFI's rulings with alternative Shari'ah interpretations or national standards, and form reasoned positions on harmonisation or divergence

تفاصيل المنهج

Part A: Shari'ah Fundamentals
Part B: Islamic Finance Contracts and Related Topics
B1: Sales-based contracts (Murabaha, Salam, Istisna'a)
B2: Leasing (Ijarah and Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek)
B3: Partnership contracts (Musharakah, Mudarabah)
B4: Agency (Wakalah)
B5: Sukuk and Securitisation
B6: Deposits and Investment accounts
B7: Guarantees, Suretyship and Pledges
B8: Currency exchange and Hedging
B9: Miscellaneous contracts
Part C: Islamic Banking
Part D: Islamic Financial Markets
Part E: Islamic Insurance (Takaful)

As of 2024, the examinable content includes 60 Shari'ah standards classified in the respective parts, each assigned different weightages based on market importance, relevance and practicality.

Delivery Modules

1 Module — Computer-based examination
41 Practice quizzes
Mock examination
Digital study text
CPSS community access
Video lessons
متطلبات

المتطلبات والأهلية

المتطلبات الأساسية

Open to all. No specific prerequisites required. Suitable for Islamic finance professionals, Shari'ah scholars, compliance officers, auditors, and graduates entering the Islamic finance industry.

التعليم

No minimum education requirement. A degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in Islamic finance or Shari'ah is recommended.

Experience

No mandatory experience requirement. The programme is designed for both practicing professionals and candidates new to the field.

اللغة

English, Arabic

الجدول الزمني

الجدول الزمني والتواريخ

جلسات 1
توصيل

مدرب وشريك تسليم

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Accreditation

Accreditation & Credential

Accreditation Body AAOIFI
الاعتماد الممنوح Certificate of Proficiency in Shari'ah Standards
Validity Period Lifetime
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