Certified Masjid Leader Associate (CMLA) Certification

Earning the esteemed Certified Management Leader Associate (CMLA) certification from NACIM is a powerful way to advance your career and apply advanced management practices within the framework of Islamic leadership.

The CML certification affirms your expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and operational management, rooted in Islamic principles and values.

Demonstrate your leadership capabilities, propel your career forward, and connect with a community of Islamic management professionals dedicated to supporting your success throughout your professional journey.

Requirements

Your Pathway to Certification

To obtain the CML certificate, you need to meet the following requirements:

1.      Passing the CML exam (passing scope is 70%)

2.      Demonstrating 3 years of work experience in one of the relevant work experiences

3.      Demonstrating 2 years of volunteering

4.      Demonstrating the required educational background

5.      Agree to NACIM Code of Ethics

CML Exam

The Certified Management Leader exam covers the following domains:

  • Basic Islamic Knowledge

  • Parliamentary procedure such as Roberts Rules of order

  • Masjid Operational Management Framework. Check the two books below

Professional Work Experience

Combined 3 years of experience in one of the following fields:

-          Experience at a strategy consulting firm such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company.

-          Experience at an accounting or management consulting firm, such as PWC, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, or a smaller accounting or management consulting firm.

-          Experience in internal or external audits.

-          Experience in information technology, IT audit, and risk management.

-          Experience in nonprofit organizations and non-profit management.

-          Experience in management, legal, and compliance.

-          Experience in organization management frameworks, ISO compliance, or other frameworks.

Volunteering Experience

Combined 3 years of volunteering experience in one of the following areas:

-          Demonstrated experience in supporting religious community programs, organizing faith-based charity events, and providing spiritual counseling to diverse groups.

-          Proven expertise in community development initiatives, including humanitarian aid, disaster relief efforts, refugee assistance programs, and food distribution to underserved populations.

-          Years of regularly attending different Masjids with different management styles, maturity, and community structures.

Educational background

  • Diploma or bachelor's degree in any field of study (minimum of 2 years degree)

  • 1-year waiver of professional experience for a master’s or doctorate degree in any field of study

Work Experience Verification

  • Work Experience Verification must be independently confirmed by someone you have directly worked with, such as:

    • Supervisor

    • Manager

    • Colleague

    • Client

    The following individuals are not eligible to serve as verifiers:

    • Immediate or extended family members

    • Friends