
About the Programme
CPSA is designed to equip learners with the requisite technical understanding and professional skills on Shariah compliance audit and Shariah review processes for the Islamic banking and finance industry.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, learners should be able to:
- Apply the relevant control mechanisms in ensuring Shariah compliance in accordance to the applicable standards and requirements;
- Comprehend the scope, procedures and potential issues in developing Shariah audit programmes;
- Apply the roles and function of various Shariah compliance and review processes in Islamic financial institutions;
- Apply the technical review of banking and financial operations to determine Shariah compliance; and
- Assess and communicate audit results effectively to relevant stakeholders.
Entry Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree, or Diploma with 3 years of relevant experiences e.g Accounting, Audit, etc, or
- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with 6 years of relevant experiences e.g Accounting, Audit, etc.
Assessment
- M1: 100 Multiple Choice Questions | 2 Hours 30 Minutes, 60% Passing Mark
- M2: 100 Multiple Choice Questions | 2 Hours 30 Minutes, 60% Passing Mark
- M3: 60 Multiple Choice Questions, 2 Case Studies | 3 Hours 30 Minutes, 60% Passing Mark
- M4: 60 Multiple Choice Questions, 2 Case Studies | 3 Hours 30 Minutes, 60% Passing Mark
- M5: 30 Multiple Choice Questions, 2 Case Studies | 3 Hours 30 Minutes, 60% Passing Mark
- M6: Part A – 2 Short Essays | Part B – 1 Case Study | 3 Hours 30 Minutes, 60% Passing Mark
Programme Details
| Programme | Online | Face to face |
| M1 Fundamentals of Shariah for Islamic Finance HRDC Prog No. 10001334036 Fundamental | 21 hours RM 3,220.56 USD 1,065.96 | 3 days RM 4,098.60 USD 1,354.32 |
| M2 Fundamentals of Governance and Auditing HRDC Prog No. 10001359108 Fundamental | 14 hours RM 2,147.04 USD 710.64 | 2 days RM 2,732.40 USD 902.88 |
| M3 Accounting and Reporting for Islamic Financial Transactions HRDC Prog No. 10001345309 Intermediate | 18 hours RM 2,916.00 USD 972.00 | 2.5 days RM 3,712.50 USD 1,228.50 |
| M4 Shariah Risk Management and Internal Control HRDC Prog No. 10001345390 Intermediate | 14 hours RM 2,268.00 USD 756.00 | 2 days RM 2,970 USD 982.80 |
| M5 Shariah Audit Planning and Programme HRDC Prog No. 10001343638 Advanced | 21 hours RM 3,855.60 USD 1,270.08 | 3 days RM 5,167.80 USD 1,707.48 |
| M6 Shariah Audit Fieldwork and Communication HRDC Prog No. 10001443391 Advanced | 21 hours RM 3,855.60 USD 1,270.08 | 3 days RM 5,167.80 USD 1,707.48 |
| Preparatory Class for M1 | 4 hours RM 613.44 USD 203.04 | 0.5 day RM 683.10 USD 225.72 |
| Preparatory Class for M2 | 4 hours RM 613.44 USD 203.04 | 0.5 day RM 683.10 USD 225.72 |
| Preparatory Class for M3 | 4 hours RM 648.00 USD 216.00 | 0.5 day RM 742.50 USD 245.70 |
| Preparatory Class for M4 | 4 hours RM 648.00 USD 216.00 | 0.5 day RM 742.50 USD 245.70 |
| Preparatory Class for M5 | 4 hours RM 734.40 USD 241.92 | 0.5 day RM 861.30 USD 284.58 |
| Preparatory Class for M6 | 4 hours RM 734.40 USD 241.92 | 0.5 day RM 861.30 USD 284.58 |
| Assessment M1 | 2.5 hours RM 300.00 USD 95.00 | – |
| Assessment M2 | 2.5 hours RM 300.00 USD 95.00 | – |
| Assessment M3 | 3.5 hours RM 400.00 USD 125.00 | – |
| Assessment M4 | 3.5 hours RM 400.00 USD 125.00 | – |
| Assessment M5 | 3.5 hours RM 500.00 USD 155.00 | – |
| Assessment M6 | 3.5 hours RM 500.00 USD 155.00 | – |
| TOTAL | 133 hours RM 24,654.48 USD 8,116.68 | 18.5 days RM 30,822.90 USD 10,145.46 |
Programme Date
| Modules | COHORT 1 | COHORT 2 | COHORT 3 |
| M1 | 2-4 March 2026 | 9-11 June 2026 | 7-9 September 2026 |
| M2 | 1-2 April 2026 | 21-22 July 2026 | 12-13 October 2026 |
| M3 | 27-29 April 2026 | 1-3 September 2026 | 10-12 November 2026 |
| M4 | 25-26 May 2026 | 5-6 October 2026 | 9-10 December 2026 |
| M5 | 13-15 July 2026 | 2-4 November 2026 | 25-27 January 2027 |
| M6 | 10-12 August 2026 | 1-3 December 2026 | 16-18 March 2027 |
| Preparatory Class M1 | 13 March 2026 | 19 June 2026 | 18 September 2026 |
| Preparatory Class M2 | 10 April 2026 | 31 July 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
| Preparatory Class M3 | 8 May 2026 | 11 September 2026 | 20 November 2026 |
| Preparatory Class M4 | 12 June 2026 | 16 October 2026 | 8 January 2027 |
| Preparatory Class M5 | 24 July 2026 | 13 November 2026 | 12 February 2027 |
| Preparatory Class M6 | 21 August 2026 | 11 December 2026 | 26 March 2027 |
| Assessment M1 | 18 March 2026 | 24 June 2026 | 24 September 2026 |
| Assessment M2 | 16 April 2026 | 5 August 2026 | 28 October 2026 |
| Assessment M3 | 14 May 2026 | 17 September 2026 | 25 November 2026 |
| Assessment M4 | 18 June 2026 | 22 October 2026 | 14 January 2027 |
| Assessment M5 | 30 July 2026 | 18 November 2026 | 18 February 2027 |
| Assessment M6 | 27 August 2026 | 16 December 2026 | 31 March 2027 |
