Certified Shariah Practitioner (CSP)

As the CSP Certification programme is offered to all those with recognised tertiary or professional qualification backgrounds related to Islamic Finance, additional modules on Shariah are included. These will help candidates to understand better the motivations behind the Shariah rulings on the financial transactions while they are mostly well-versed with financial technicalities. 

Entry Requirement and Duration of Completion

• Recognised tertiary / professional qualification related to Islamic Finance or
• Two (2) years of Islamic Finance related working experience
• Other qualifications acceptable by ASAS
• Participants would be able to complete the three (3) certification levels within a minimum period of three (3) years from the date of enrolment.

 Exemption

Exemptions may be granted on merit.

  Examinations

• Level 1 and 2 – Fifty (50) Multiple Choice Questions
• Level 3 
  • Maqasid Shariah Module (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Case Study Module (Case Study Presentation & Assignment)
• One and a half hours examination
• Passing marks: 60%

*Prices are not inclusive of 6% SST