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IOF Certification Programmes

Also known as: Certification, Certified-Shariah, Verified-Connector, Shariah-Auditor Credential

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Definition

Six certification pathways operated jointly with the IOF Shariah Board and accredited external auditors: Shariah Product Certification (AAOIFI SS-8/9/12/13/17/26/30/39), Connector Certification (SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + OWASP ASVS), Security Posture Certification (IFSB-21 + DORA), AI Systems Conformity Certification (EU AI Act + ISO/IEC 42001), Open Finance Connector Certification (PSD2/PSD3/PSR/FIDA — designed-for), and Shariah Trainer / Auditor Certification (cohort-based).

Primary Sources & Standards

ID
certification
Status
active
Version
1.0.0
Effective
2026-05-09