Financial Brainiacs

Beginner Islamic Finance

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Course Curriculum

ISLAMIC FINANCE

  1. The Prohibition of Riba (Interest), Gharar (Uncertainty) and Maysir (Gambling)
  2. The Importance of Asset-Backing and Risk-Sharing in Islamic Finance.
  3. The Concept of Money as a Medium of Exchange, Not a Commodity
  4. The Role of Islamic Finance in Promoting Social Justice and Equality
  5.  
  1. The principles of profit and loss sharing in Islamic finance
  2. The role of Islamic banks in promoting economic development
  3. Comparing Islamic banking with conventional banking.
  4.  
  1. What is Mudaraba
  2. How does Muradaraba Works
  3. Benefits of Mudaraba
  4. Mudaraba and Islamic Finance
  5.  
  6.  
  1. The Principles of Islamic Budgeting and Financial Planning
  2. The Importance of Avoiding Debt and Living Within One’s Means
  3. The Role of Islamic Finance in Promoting Financial Literacy and Inclusion
  4. Practical Tips for Managing Money in Accordance with Islamic Principles
  5.  
  1. What is Murabaha
  2. How does Murabaha Works
  3. Benefits of Murabaha
  4. Murabaha and Islamic Finance
  5.  
  1. The Principles of Halal Consumption and Consumer Ethics in Islam
  2. The Importance of Moderation and Avoiding Extravagance in Consumption
  3. The Role of Islamic Finance in Promoting Ethical Consumerism
  4. Practical Tips for Making Informed and Responsible Consumer Choices
  5.  
  1. What is Sukuk
  2. How does Sukuka Works
  3. Benefits of Sukuk
  4. Sukuk and Islamic Finance
  1. Obligatory Nature of Zakat
  2. The Different Types of Wealth Subjected to Zakat
  3. Calculation and Distribution of Zakat
  4. The Role of Zakat in Promoting Social Welfare and Alleviating Poverty
  5.  
  1. What is Ijarah?
  2. How does Ijarah work?
  3. Benefits of Ijarah
  4. Ijarah and Islamic Finance
  5.  
  1. What is Musharaka
  2. How does Musharaka Works
  3. Benefits of Musharaka
  4. Musharaka and Islamic Finance
  5.  
  1. The Principles and Practices of Waqf (Islamic Endwoment)
  2. Different Types Of Waqf
  3. The Role of Waqf promoting Sustainability and social welfare
  4. Case Studies of Sucessful Waqf projects and initiatives
  5.  
  1. Understanding Takaful
  2. Types of Takaful
  3. Benefits of Takaful
  4. Takaful and Risks Management
  5.  
  1. We are the Earth Agents
  2. Our Planet’s Interconnected systems
  3. Global Citizenship and Cultural Understanding
  4. Innovation for Sustainable Future

Sustainability, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Fintech

  1. Introduction to Sustainability
  2. Complex Ecosystems and Global Interactions
  3. Sustainable Resource Management
  4. Climate Change and Global Solutions
  5. Sustainable Development and Future Technologies
  1. Fundamentals of Sustainable Investments
  2. Introduction to Sustainable Investments
  3. Types of Sustainable Investments
  4. Identifying and Evaluating Sustainable Investments
  5. The Impacts of Sustainable Investments
  1. Generating Funds for Investments and Other Projects
  2. Budgeting and Financial Planning
  3. Collaborating Fund Raising Strategies
  4. Grant Writing and Proposal Development
  5. Innovative Funding Approaches
  6.  
  1. Corporate Social Responsibility
  2. Environmental Stewardship in Business
  3. Community Engagement and Social Impact
  4. Responsible Innovation and Future-Focused Business
  5. Ethical Business Practices
  1. Understanding Innovation
  2. Developing a Creative Mindset
  3. Problem Solving Skills
  4. Collaboration and Communication
  1. Observing and Solving Problems
  2. Creating Value and Innovative Solutions
  3. Collaboration and Volunteering
  4. Patience and Delayed Gratification
  1. Understanding the Lean Start Up Approach
  2. The Build-Measure-Learn Cycle
  3. Creating a Lean Canvas
  4. Testing and Improving Your Idea
  1. FINTECH in Everyday Life
  2. The Evolution of FINTECH
  3. FINTECH around the world
  4. Ethical considerations in FINTECH
  1. Diversity of FINTECH Careers
  2. Skills for FINTECH Success
  3. FINTECH Education and Training
  4. FINTECH Entrepreneurship
  1. Advanced Online Banking Features
  2. Digital Budgeting Tools and Strategies
  3. Saving and Investing Online
  4. Online Financial Security
  1. Types of Online Threats
  2. Protecting Personal Information
  3. Responding to Cyberbullying
  4. Being a Responsible Digital Citizen
  1. What is Money
  2. Earning and Saving Money
  3. Spending and Budgeting
  4. Naira Adventure
  1. Introduction to Naira
  2. Establishment of the Central Bank and Introduction of Naira
  3. Evolution of the Naira from Introduction to Present Day
  4. What Makes Naira Valuable
  5. Figures on Bills and their Significance
  6. Why Naira is Valuable
  1. The Value of Money
  2. Understanding the role and importance of Money
  3. Budgeting and financial goal setting
  4. Making informed decisions
  5. The relationship between Money and Emotion
  1. Needs VS Wants
  2. Budgeting and Planning
  3. Making Informed Decisions
  4. Prioritization
  5. Fulfilling our Basic Needs
  1. Counting Money and Giving Change
  2. Money Defined
  3. We earn to Count
  4. Coins and Bills
  5. Transacting with Money
  1. What is Savings?
  2. Fundamentals of Savings
  3. Setting Savings Goals
  4. Counting and Tracking Savings
  5. Making Wise Spending Choices
  1. Borrowing and Paying Back
  2. Business Partnership
  3. Types of Borrowing
  4. Responsible Borrowing
  1. Earning Money
  2. Understanding the Concept of Earning
  3. Different Ways to Earn Money
  4. Developing Skills and Ethics
  5. Responsibilities and of Earning Money
  1. Advanced Budgeting Concepts
  2. Budgeting Tools: From Paper to Digital
  3. Long term financial Planning
  4. Budgeting for Projects and Events
  1. Giving and Donations
  2. The Importance of Giving and Donation
  3. Different Ways to Give and Donate
  4. Solving Societal Problems through Giving and Donation
  5. Being a good Citizen through Giving and Donation
  1. Types of Taxes
  2. Progressive vs. Flat Tax Systems
  3. Government Spending and Public Services
  4. International Taxation and Global Issues

Course Materials

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Learning Guide.

Requirements

  • A Computer or Tablet.
  • A strong Internet Connection
  • A quiet environment to help the candidate concentrate on the course is required
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