Islamic Finance 101: Principles and Practices for Microfinance Practitioners

Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program
(formerly the Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program)


Course Objectives:

  • Identify the core principles of Islamic Finance
  • Compare conventional and Islamic financial practices
  • Compare conventional and Islamic financial practices
  • Explore ethical financial instruments in Islamic Finance
  • Promote social and economic justice in microfinance
  • Develop action plans for integrating Islamic finance in microfinance operations


Course Description:

Discover the foundations of Islamic finance and its applications in microfinance. This course covers Shari’ah-compliant principles, ethical finance practices, and practical tools for empowering communities. Gain insights into profit-sharing, risk-sharing, and asset-backed arrangements that prioritize fairness and community well-being, tailored for Filipino microfinance practitioners.


(L)Earning Fee

PhP5,000 registration fee*
*Includes 1 day in-person training, self-paced online course (Canvas), and a 2-hour webinar

Option for stay-in or stay-out during the in-person training

Optional: Free (L)Earning Wealth Book – just pay for PhP200 processing and shipping fee


SEDPI Payment Channel


Blended Learning

  • 1 day in person training*
  • Self-paced online course (Canvas) that will be open for two-three weeks  
  • 2-hour webinar after the self-paced online course

*Note: For those who can’t attend the in-person training, the training will be exclusively livestreamed



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