What People Are Saying About Ethica™

"At times you'd be forgiven for thinking you were listening to a live teacher. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in building a strong foundation in Islamic Finance. The only thing I regret about the course is that it ended!"
Masen Abou-Zolof
Financial Controller, Westpac Institutional Bank, Sydney

"We upgraded to twice as many users after only 6 months with Ethica™. We foresee unlimited opportunities for learning and growth with Ethica™. Their e-learning solution combines the three things that we were looking for: scalability, quality, and industry Shariah standards. Ethica™ provided us with the flexibility to train as many or as few bankers as we wanted throughout the year.."
Moinuddin Malim
CEO, Mashreq Al Islami

"I have certifications in Islamic finance from 2 different institutes...Ethica™ and somewhere else. Although both courses imparted useful knowledge, it was Ethica's CIFE™ that clarified my understanding of the concepts. The unique way of learning through well structured modules, easy-to-grasp demonstrations and well-placed real-world examples, almost perfectly simulated a professional class and made learning very engaging and effective. The layout of this course further enhanced my learning and cleared certain confusing concepts that I encountered during self study in my previous certification. Overall, Ethica™ is a great combination of a unique teaching style, timely knowledge and genuine personnel. The people at Ethica™ were always there to help, right from the time of joining, throughout my certification and even after completion by way of 1-on-1 career counseling. I enthusiastically recommend this institute to anyone interested in initiating their career in Islamic finance."
Faiza C, CIFE™ Graduate
Tax Professional, USA

First of all, thank you for providing a fabulous online training program in Islamic finance. I started with absolutely no idea about Islamic finance but by the time I appeared for the CIFE™ exam, I was already contemplating Shariah-compliant alternatives to the interest-based products being used in my bank. This for me was a great feeling. Of course, there is still long way to go but Ethica™ has given me a solid foundation to build on. Thank you.
Shahriar Masum, CIFE™ Graduate
Assistant Vice President, MTB International Trade Services, Mutual Trust Bank, Dhaka Bangladesh

Ethica's CIFE™ program is very informative, insightful and well structured. It teaches a very sophisticated and complex subject in a very simple, organized and effective manner. It combines both theoretical and practical approaches and provides inside information on the real Islamic finance world. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to secure a career in Islamic finance.
Tarek Gadallah, CIFE™ Graduate
Partner, Ibrachy Law Firm, Egypt

I have to say that completing my Ethica™ certificate gave me an amazing perspective of Islamic finance and the interaction online was brilliant, the videos, etc. It is highly recommended, I could go as far as to say that I enjoyed the feeling of something new as much as the first year I was in the University in London.
Pascal Hagge, CIFE™ Graduate
Corporate & Business Development Manager, Societe Generale, Cyprus

The Ethica CIFE™ program is excellent. I am very tempted to undergo this training program but the problem is that I have already enrolled with the ____________ Institute. I wish I had know about it before hand. Is there anything I can do to jump ship. To be honest, the ______________ Institute is really _____. It is actually a diploma in Islamic finance where the tutor does not even respond to your questions and the quality is so low. I went through the Ethica™ videos and found them very informative. Is there any way to gain access to the training material for certification? I am willing to pay a fee for that. I shall spread the word for Ethica™ here.
Babar Jamil
Business Development Manager, Muslim Community Cooperative Australia

"I decided to take up the Islamic finance course with Ethica™ after researching many other online offerings and I am glad I made the decision. As a busy professional, the course was systematic and very easy to follow. I had earlier trepidations about not being able to fully decipher the Arabic terms but through the course's constant repetition, I can easily now tell the difference if someone fully understands Islamic finance or if he is just trying to "wing it." I look forward to the quizzes and tests at the end of each main topic as it gives me a gauge of my comprehension. These quizzes can also be retaken and reviewed at your own pace. Overall, I had the most positive experience as I was also able to engage in a conversation with the Ethica™ team members. Yes, there are real people behind the online course! If you are thinking of catching the next big wave in Islamic finance, Ethica Institute™ is certainly the place for you to start."
Anisa Hassan, CIFE™ Graduate
Executive Director, Stellar Consulting Group, Singapore

"For the first time ever, we now tap into the tremendous demand for Islamic finance from students all over the world."
Ishaq Bhatti
Associate Professor, La Trobe University, Australia

"Ethica's™ approach or 'solution' is unique, simple, rooted in morality and deserves to be called 'pioneering' from an educator's perspective. After extensive research, I discovered that the only other accredited Islamic Finance program that was offered 'almost' completely online and did not require relocation was the XYZ program from XYZ Institute. However other credible institutions and even XYZ's program still posed the following hurdles that Ethica™ clearly overcame to become my obvious choice:

1. The XYZ certificate could NOT be completed without an internship at an Islamic finance institution (of which there are hardly any in where I live). There is no substitute for actual experience, but in my humble opinion, Ethica's™ practical teaching approach is probably the closest thing to working at an Islamic finance institution.
2. My email communications with staff left me wondering about the effectiveness of their platform which seemed to be a traditional online platform with minimal support from faculty members. Basically it would be a bunch of downloaded books and notes and me..no other support seemed evident. And the email response from the XYZ program's Dean came 2 weeks after my initial inquiry. In comparison, Ethica's™ "Why Islamic Finance" video literally blew me away and wiped out all my doubts about the quality of education. As for communications, Ethica™ has quite literally exceeded my expectations at every single occasion with lightning fast, informative and courteous responses. Makes me wonder sometimes if 2 or 3 different people are working round the clock (24/7) to create and maintain this awesome quality and service :)
3. I communicated with a number of XYZ and CIFE™ students online via LinkedIn and discovered that while all CIFE™ graduates praised the Ethica™ program highly and considered it an excellent investment for their careers, XYZ graduates on the other hand kept sending me precautionary warnings about not being too optimistic because XYZ hadn't opened too many doors for them..at least not quickly enough. Other than the feedback from LinkedIn, I believe this particular concern of mine was further alleviated with the knowledge of Ethica's Recruiter Database™ available to all CIFE™ graduates."

Ahsan Shah, CIFE™ Graduate
USA

"With Ethica™ we are able to impart the basic understanding of Islamic banking to our bankers in just 4 months with a certification examination to prove their learning. Ethica™ now makes my job easy: weekly reports, quiz and exam scores, and 24/7 tracking. All at my desk."
Sameera Khan
Learning and Development Consultant, Mashreq Bank

"Rapid e-learning is the wave of the future. Ethica's™ e-learning brings engaging content and appealing design."
Yuvakumar Ramchander
Head, Mashreq Learning Systems, Mashreq Bank

"This course is primarily aimed at providing high quality training to cater for the growing need of the industry. It provides academic and industry knowledge of the products within the Islamic finance and banking industry in
Australia and overseas. It is thus highly appropriate that La Trobe University is leading the way in the development of programs such as the one we are launching today."
Professor Paul Johnson
Vice-Chancellor, La Trobe University, Australia

"Ethica's™ online content was very rich and practical, which engaged students and enhanced the University learning experience. Most of the students were from a finance and banking background and their research projects indicate that they grasped the fundamental concepts very well. I would highly recommend anyone pursuing a career in Islamic banking and finance to invest in their knowledge because it is the only way to get ahead and gain competitive advantage. Ethica™ is a great business partner, prompt and professional at all times."
Almir Colan
Program Coordinator, La Trobe University, Australia

"The videos blew me away because the content was great...after passing the CIFE™ exam I had the privilege of having 1-on-1 career counseling...this counseling was very helpful..."
Adefisayo Adeniyi, CIFE™ Graduate
Banker, London, UK

"Once I complete this certification, Ethica™ has an extensive network of finance and business people in the region and internationally that I can connect to in regard to securing that new job..."
John Wilson Wiles, CIFE™ Graduate
Consultant, USA

"...I did an extensive search on the Internet visiting websites of various institutions from Malaysia, United Kingdom, India as well as the Middle East. I also visited the websites of various professional bodies and universities and found them to be no different than the one I had just quit. Finally, I stumbled upon Ethica™..."
Aziz Jadwet, CIFE™ Graduate
Manager, Advanced Firefighting Technology, Mumbai, India

"What I find impressive about Ethica's CIFE™ is that its training videos clarify complicated concepts easily and they incorporate both theoretical and practical aspects, an obvious plus point unlike the modules I learnt in my diploma in Islamic finance in the past from another school. I recommend Ethica's CIFE™ program to anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of Islamic banking and finance; and even for Islamic bankers who want a refresher course."
Fazrihan Duriat, CIFE™ Graduate
Shari'ah Compliance Executive, Maybank, Singapore

"The best thing about Ethica Institute™ is that it makes AAOIFI standards accessible to everyone who is eager to learn. Their ever-evolving web-based training material and rigorous certification process has the potential to promote AAOIFI's standards throughout the world by simply training and certifying multitudes of Islamic finance professionals from the comforts of their homes and offices."
Liaquat Ali
MBA, CIFE™, Founder TrulyInterestFree.com

"This is a timely and much needed development in the industry. Qualified human capital is the most critical need for the industry to maintain its growth trajectory across geographies. Such solutions will go a long way in providing systematic tools for practitioners."
Afaq Khan
CEO, Standard Chartered - Saadiq, Dubai

"I have reviewed these online sessions and I am very impressed with what I see. They provide a solid foundation that is fundamental to fully understanding Islamic finance."
Professor Walid Hejazi
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

"Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance™ fills a gap by providing a platform for cost-effective training and development, reliable certification, and a forum for those interested in Islamic finance to interact. Ethica™ fills a gap by providing a platform for cost-effective training and development, reliable certification, and a forum for those interested in Islamic finance to interact."
Mehdi A. Zaidi
Chief Program Officer, Noor Islamic Bank, Dubai

"I certify that Ethica's™ training is fully Shariah compliant. And I consider the CIFE™ to be the strongest Islamic finance certification available online that I have seen."
Tariq Bujasaim
Ex-Senior Shariah Auditor, Dubai Bank

"If you are seeking a solid, Shariah-grounded Islamic finance training program, I would unhesitatingly recommend Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance™ over anyone else."
Faraz Rabbani
Researcher and Expert in Islamic Law, StraightWay Ethical Advisory (www.StraightWayEthical.com)

"In the current environment, a clear, comprehensive and trustworthy resource on Islamic finance is priceless. Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance™ sets a high benchmark indeed. In an era characterized by moral confusion, it is also reassuring to know that there remain entrepreneurs aiming for a higher purpose. I sincerely hope that more people discover and use this resource in the future."
Renaud H. Samyn
Vice President, Capital Research Company, Hong Kong

"Considering the rapid growth of Islamic finance, it was surprising to see a relative dearth of online resources - especially for training. Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance™ now fills that void. Their innovative and interactive training methods will contribute towards the development of Islamic finance and will ensure that people in positions of responsibility are suitably qualified and trained by recognized experts."
Haris Zuberi
Senior Associate, KPMG, KSA

"The material on the Ethica Institute™ web site is terrific. Going through their online sessions will provide a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Islamic Finance."
Mohammad Fadel
Assistant Professor of Law, University of Toronto Faculty of Law

"Ethica's™ innovative methodology brings Islamic finance training right to your personal computer. Thank you for your commitment to educating practitioners in Islam's best kept secret and the solution to today's financial woes."
Mahmoud Qutub
Senior Advisor, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee

"This is an excellent initiative that promises to finally bring Islamic finance to the masses! The modules make Islamic finance interesting, informative and most of all provide for a cost-effective, easily accessible, and highly efficient training across large-scale institutions and individuals. No more is Islamic finance relegated to costly conferences in plush hotels or to be delivered by trainers whose daily charges prohibit the everyday person from benefiting. Islamic finance was and is an industry driven by the vision of the everyday man who wants an alternative to the injustices of modern finance. Just as we had begun to fear that the caravan of Islamic Finance had begun to go astray, Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance™ appears and promises to realign its direction with its ideals."
Yusuf Jha
Sharia Controller, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, UAE

"I found the modules very organized for a new banker like myself and feel confident that it will prove to be a very useful learning tool even for more advanced bankers."
Hanan Izhiman
Training Manager, Noor Islamic Bank, Dubai, UAE

"My favorite part of the day is learning Islamic finance online with Ethica Institute™."
Mashreq Banker

"Finally, AAOIFI based industry training at my desk!"
Mashreq Banker

"The case studies, quizzes, diagrams, and overall design really keep me engaged. And because training videos come in 20 minute chunks, I can fit training into my schedule any time I want."
Mashreq Banker