
About the Programme
Challenge Status
IFP Challenge Status programme is a fast-track programme for those who are already involved in the related industry and have similar professional qualifications.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, learners should be able to:
- Illustrate the Shariah principles and its applications that related to Islamic financial planning;
- Relate the financial planning industry and its regulatory structure;
- Realise the steps and requirement in Islamic financial planning process;
- Construct and strategise a holistic Islamic financial plan; and
- Formulate and execute implementation and review process of the plan as an ongoing advisory service.
Entry Requirement
- Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) holders; or
- Other professional certificants e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®), CharteredAccountant (CA) or equivalent with 3 years’ experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree holder in any discipline with 5 years minimum experience in Islamic financial services industry
Assessment
CS: Shariah, Islamic Financial Plan Construction and Professional Responsibilities
Paper 1
• 75 Multiple Choice Questions
• 60% Passing Marks
• Remote Examination (Online)
• 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Paper 2
• Part A – Structured Questions
• Part B – Case Study
• 60% Passing Marks
• Remote Examination (Online)
• 1 Hour 30 Minutes (Pre-Reading) + 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Programme Details
| Islamic Financial Planner- Challenge Status (6 Days) 10001444313 | → Online | 42 Hours | RM7,711.20 | USD2,540.16 → Face to Face | RM10,335.60 | USD3,414.96 |
| Preparatory Class (1 Day) | → Online | 7 Hours | RM1,285.20 | USD423.36 → Face to Face | RM1,722.60 | USD569.16 |
| Assessment | → Face to Face / Online | RM400 | USD125 |
| Total (7 Days) | → Online | 49 Hours | RM9,396.40 | USD3,088.52 → Face to Face | RM12,458.20 | USD4,109.12 |
Programme Date
| Modules | COHORT 1 | COHORT 2 | COHORT 3 |
| CS | 1,2, 15,16,29,30 June 2026 | 1,2,14,15,28,29 September 2026 | – |
| Preparatory Class | 8 July 2026 | 8 October 2026 | – |
| Assessment | 27-28 July 2026 | 26 & 27 October 2026 | – |
