Islamic Finance Qualification

Training & support

Who will be my tutor at BPP?

Your tutor for the IFQ will be Dr. Natalie Schoon, CFA. She is Head of Product Development at the newly launched Bank of London and The Middle East plc (BLME), a standalone, wholesale Sharia’a-compliant bank based in the City of London. Dr Natalie Schoon CFA has been working for international financial organisations since the start of her career. She holds a PhD in Residual Income Models and the Valuation of Conventional and Islamic Banks. Natalie first came across Islamic finance in the mid-1990s while working in Bahrain, Kuwait and Dubai.

What's included in the training package?

You will get 2 days full tuition* from our tutor, who will guide you through all the key topic areas that you need to learn in prepartion for the exam. In addition, you will receive the SII personal workbook** which contains the knowledge you need for the exam in a practical and user-friendly format. The SII personal workbook includes:

• comprehensive coverage of the syllabus – so you'll know everything you need to cover for the exam
• revision questions - to prepare you for the exam
• clear explanations, graphics and tables – so it’s easier for you to understand the course content
• a syllabus learning map – so you stay on track
• a comprehensive glossary of Islamic financial terms - to help you understand any jargon
• a workbook plan - so you'll know how long to study each section for

In addition to the SII personal workbook, we will provide you with:

• PowerPoint™ Course Slides* - to help you keep track of key areas covered in class
• Practice Exam** - to help prepare you before the exam