Al Balagh Muslim Leadership Training Program Level – 1

Al Balagh Muslim Leadership Training Programme Level 1

About the Course

The Muslim Leadership Training Program has been specially designed with the strategic aim to provide a foundation for practical knowledge, skills and tools required for emerging change-makers, spiritually well-versed and forward-thinking leaders, who can confidently guide and lead people, and create long-lasting impact across economic, juridical, social and political spheres of life.

The Leadership Program will focus on five themes:

  • Gaining a clear-cut understanding of historical relevance, concepts, issues, challenges which western Muslim communities are faced with.
  • Critically exploring Muslim identity with a greater focus on its relationship with spirituality, socio-economic, social justice and status quo.
  • Learning practice-based approaches to organizing and communications skills to effectively lead and be a more influential leader.
  • Empowering students to build programs and networks of compassion, justice and resilience and create long-lasting impact across economic, judicial, social and political spheres of life.
  • Offering opportunities to learn from experienced thought-leaders, crafting out ways to deal with challenges, applying Islamic values, principles in accordance to the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).

The goal of this course is to produce a new empowered generation of Global Muslim leaders who have the skills, values, spiritual insight and understanding of how to effect change for the betterment of society no matter what field, organisation or area of work they go into.
The Leadership Program is open for students who would like to embrace, enhance and develop their change-making and leadership capacity; who believe in the power of solidarity, community and organising; who have a keen interest in exploring servant leadership, mentorship and understanding new and innovative ways of powerfully navigating difficult conversations.
Successful students will work with the Al Balagh Team to plan practical next steps for innovative projects and community action initiatives.

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Course Team

Dr Rafaqat Rashid

Academic Director,
Al Balagh Academy

Dr Ataullah Siddiqui

(Professor, Markfield Institute
of Higher Education, UK)

Mohammad Arshad

(Founder, Muslim
Mastery)

Ali Jan Haider (Bradford, UK)

(Director of strategy
at NHS, UK)

Ustadh Kaushar Tai

(Management and Training Consultant at Aksaa Ltd,UK)

Dr Zahid Parvez

(Principal, Markfield Institute
of Higher Education, UK)

AT A GLANCE

Completely Online

Duration: 1 Month

Course Schedule Will Be Updated Soon

Video Recordings Available

Access to Mobile App

Certificate

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Course Fee:Free

Registration Deadline

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Al Balagh Scholarship

AlBalagh Scholarship is available for learners who cannot afford the fee.

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Course Team

Dr Rafaqat Rashid

Academic Director,
Al Balagh Academy

Dr Ataullah Siddiqui

Professor, Markfield Institute
of Higher Education, UK

Mohammad Arshad

Founder, Muslim
Mastery

Ali Jan Haider (Bradford, UK)

Director of strategy
at NHS, UK

Ustadh Kaushar Tai

Management and Training Consultant at Aksaa Ltd,UK

Dr Zahid Parvez

Principal, Markfield Institute
of Higher Education, UK

Muslim Leadership Training Program consists of two courses: 

Global Muslim Leadership

SESSION

1

Introduction

Introduction

SESSION

2

Defining Islamic Leadership

Defining Islamic Leadership

SESSION

3

Prophetic Leadership and Spirituality

Prophetic Leadership and Spirituality

SESSION

4

The Impact of Muslim Leadership

The Impact of Muslim Leadership

SESSION

5

Personal Attributes of Muslim Leaders

Personal Attributes of Muslim Leaders

SESSION

6

Authoritarianism, Power Orientation, Machiavellianism and Muslim Leadership

Authoritarianism, Power Orientation, Machiavellianism and Muslim Leadership

SESSION

7

Spirituality , Values, Self- Esteem and Well- Being

Spirituality , Values, Self- Esteem and Well- Being

SESSION

8

Personal Attributes of Islamic Leadership

Personal Attributes of Islamic Leadership

SESSION

9

Styles of Leadership and Islamic Conduct

Styles of Leadership and Islamic Conduct

SESSION

10

Leadership and Technology

Leadership and Technology

SESSION

11

Muslim Leadership and Western Society

Muslim Leadership and Western Society

SESSION

12

Transfer and Succession – Islamic Perspective

Transfer and Succession – Islamic Perspective

Leadership Skills Training

SESSION

1

Emotional Intelligence: Self Awareness

Emotional Intelligence: Self Awareness

SESSION

2

Emotional Literacy : Self Management

Emotional Literacy : Self Management

SESSION

3

Emotional Literacy : Social Awareness

Emotional Literacy : Social Awareness

SESSION

4

Emotional Literacy : Relationship Management

Emotional Literacy : Relationship Management

SESSION

5

Time Management : Setting priorities

Time Management : Setting priorities

SESSION

6

Time Management : Organising-self skills

Time Management : Organising-self skills

SESSION

7

Time Management : Looking at the bigger picture

Time Management : Looking at the bigger picture

SESSION

8

Time Management : Dealing with time bandits

Time Management : Dealing with time bandits

SESSION

9

Motivating Skills : Motivational approaches

Motivating Skills : Motivational approaches

SESSION

10

Motivating Skills : Exploring Motivation

Motivating Skills : Exploring Motivation

SESSION

11

Motivating Skills : How to change people

Motivating Skills : How to change people

SESSION

12

Communicating effectively : Power of active listening

Communicating effectively : Power of active listening

SESSION

13

Communicating effectively : Speaking Assertively

Communicating effectively : Speaking Assertively

SESSION

14

Communicating effectively : Conflict Resolution

Communicating effectively : Conflict Resolution

SESSION

15

Communicating effectively : Media Skills

Communicating effectively : Media Skills

SESSION

16

Strategic Thinking : Framing the Strategy

Strategic Thinking : Framing the Strategy

SESSION

17

Strategic Thinking : Developing the strategy

Strategic Thinking : Developing the strategy

SESSION

18

Strategic Thinking : Embedding the strategy

Strategic Thinking : Embedding the strategy

SESSION

19

Leading People : Qualities of a Leader

Leading People : Qualities of a Leader

SESSION

20

Management and Leading People : Chairing Meetings

Management and Leading People : Chairing Meetings

Course Overview

The Al Balagh Muslim Leadership and Training Programme is designed for those who are interested in becoming, or are presently working as, mid-level and senior managers and leaders in Islamic organisations, Islamic institutions, Madaris, Islamic schools, Masajid or other Islamic organisations, in a variety of global contexts. Drawing on internationally-based research, the course offers a critical and cultural understanding of leadership as a socially constructed and ethical practice.In a globally connected and rapidly changing world, Islam offers each individual the best chance of navigating towards the paradise.


In a globally connected and rapidly changing world, Islam offers each individual the best chance of navigating towards the paradise. In this course, you’ll explore the opportunities and challenges that Muslim leaders face as they are given greater autonomy to have a positive impact on pupils and their followers/students.

The course aims to provide both theory and case-based practical advice on some of the most interesting and most common issues for Muslim leaders. The course will address issues and skills related to good leadership related to many areas of work i.e. leading an Institute, organisation, a project, programme or just generally the community. The course will address some fundamental questions affecting leaders today and teach you how to use a number of very powerful tools to enable your effective working.

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Course Objectives

The Al Balagh Muslim Leadership Training program is an educational programme, with the sole purpose of empowering Muslim leaders to achieve their best, in dealing with their daily affairs and serving their communities, both Muslim and non-Muslim. Whether you lead in an Islamic institute, charity, or any kind of organisation. The Al Balagh Muslim Leadership Training program will teach and train you on a number of extremely important skills and theories which will combine Islamic values and important lessons from the Qur’an and Sunnah and couple them with some of the most skillsets .


You will gain the ability to master core leadership techniques; discover how to use a wide variety of leadership styles; learn how to become highly emotionally intelligent; and find out how to lead effectively when things get difficult. You will also learn how to use modern technology and over 20 mind tools which will enable you work much more effectively and strategically. Enjoy exploring these tools, and becoming a highly effective leader! Al Balagh Academy’s focus is to provide world-class training and personal development courses for learners who wish to progress and achieve their life goals in line with the Islamic ethical values and etiquettes.

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Learning Objectives

The course covers a wide variety of areas of Islamic Creed. This course is a unique Level 1 course and we are in the process of developing  advanced courses for advanced students. There will be 3 levels, each level having between 10 to 20 sessions.

This course is to be completed over 3 to 4 months. The course consist of  10 to 12 live online interactive sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material and engaging learning activities including online assessments and practical assignments.

 


The whole course is taken online and offers a flexible way to study while maintaining work and personal commitments.

It consists of the following components:

Live Online Sessions: There will be 10 to 12 live online lecturers. Which will be delivered on Weekdays for between 90 minutes to 120 minutes. The instructors will deliver interactive online lectures on the topics. You are encouraged to discuss cases during the tutorial, ask questions and raise important points for feedback. This discussion is a key component of the learning process and the more you can engage with the tutor, the more productive and enjoyable your learning will be. The live session will be recorded and you can get access to these recordings on the website after the live session within 48 to 72 hours. In case if you miss the live session, you can catchup by watching the recordings at your convenient time.

Online Course Material: This course material may be articles, case scenarios with questions or pre-recorded videos or further learning material . You can review, print, read, and engage with the course material during the course and use the discussion board to ask questions related to the course content.

The course material will be released gradually on “myAlbalagh” which is our student learning portal and every student will get 24/7 access to “myAlbalagh”. Students can get access to online learning portal from desktop, laptops or even from mobile devices. You can also download our mobile app compatible with android and IOS mobile devices to get access to the course material from anywhere anytime.

Online Learning Activities: Online activities could include online assessments, practical assignments or some question exercises to help you revise, reflect and gain a pragmatic approach and understanding to the subject.The whole course is taken online and offers a flexible way to study while maintaining work and personal commitments.

It consists of the following components:

Live Online Sessions: There will be 10 to 12 live online lecturers. Which will be delivered on Weekdays for between 90 minutes to 120 minutes. The instructors will deliver interactive online lectures on the topics. You are encouraged to discuss cases during the tutorial, ask questions and raise important points for feedback. This discussion is a key component of the learning process and the more you can engage with the tutor, the more productive and enjoyable your learning will be. The live session will be recorded and you can get access to these recordings on the website after the live session within 48 to 72 hours. In case if you miss the live session, you can catchup by watching the recordings at your convenient time.

Online Course Material: This course material may be articles, case scenarios with questions or pre-recorded videos or further learning material . You can review, print, read, and engage with the course material during the course and use the discussion board to ask questions related to the course content.

The course material will be released gradually on “myAlbalagh” which is our student learning portal and every student will get 24/7 access to “myAlbalagh”. Students can get access to online learning portal from desktop, laptops or even from mobile devices. You can also download our mobile app compatible with android and IOS mobile devices to get access to the course material from anywhere anytime.

Online Learning Activities: Online activities could include online assessments, practical assignments or some question exercises to help you revise, reflect and gain a pragmatic approach and understanding to the subject.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unique course, the students will be able to:

  • Describe the Islamic perspective to good leadership.
  • Understand basic principles of leadership skills and how to apply them for real, using some of the most effective toolkits.
  • Gain knowledge and practical understanding of leadership styles
  • Develop an ability to be efficient and have high impact on others using mindtools
  • Understand how you can be the best that you can be using the best knowledge and tools out there.
  • Be an inspiration to others with confidence, skills and the know-how. Key Points ( Note: Could be given anywhere on the web page for attracting)
  • Benefit from the opportunity to reflect on and challenge your professional experience.
  • Take part in lively discussions on contemporary issues in leadership and management.
  • Learn the practices that characterise effective leadership, and how to bring about change.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this online course structured?
Our online course comprises live interactive online sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material that include, presentations, reading material & online learning activities. Students may ask questions and get their doubts cleared from their respective lecturers, if any. Our dedicated academic support team will assist you as required.
Is it mandatory to attend live sessions?
We always encourage attending live sessions among students, but it is by no means compulsory for technical course progress of the students.
I have doubts but I cannot attend the live session. Any other way to ask my questions?
You can access the Discussion board on myAlbalagh or discuss via Course WhatsApp Group dedicated for student discussion. It is a platform for you to ask questions, discuss and get your doubts cleared. Our support staff will mediate your queries back and forth to the course instructors.
When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a graded and timed exam.

 

 

Will I get notification for live sessions?
All students will receive notification for their course live sessions via email and/or course WhatsApp group. You may also check the Course Schedule tab on your dashboard after logging in on our website or Mobile App.
Can I download the recordings and watch it offline?
You can download recordings and PPT of the course sessions from the MyAlBalagh mobile App for all the enrolled courses.The recordings will be available for students after 48 hours of the live session.
Do I get marks for watching course recordings and presentations?
There are no additional marks for watching the course recordings. Only the module Assessments and the final exam add up to the final score.You can check the individual scores of your Assessments under the Progress tab of MyAlBalagh.
I missed a live session. Can I get the video recordings?
If you are unable to attend a live session or have missed it, you can view recorded sessions on your course dashboard. You can access all the completed Recordings, PPT and assessments anytime.

 

 

How do I interact with my classmates?
You can use the Discussion Board to connect with other course students as well. Furthermore, you can interact with your classmates on our Whatsapp Group exclusive for the course students.
How long will I have access to the online course?
You will have access to the online course content for up to 2 years. If you want lifetime access, contact our admin team via Email at [email protected].
I am facing trouble signing into my private member portal. What should I do?
In case you find any trouble accessing your account, then please contact us immediately. Our student support team will ensure that your problem gets resolved at the earliest.

 

 

Does Al Balagh Academy issue certificates?
Yes. Al Balagh is a UK based NGO Academy issuing our Academy certificates for all our courses, with an exception of a few university accredited courses.

 

 

When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a graded and timed exam.

 

 

What is the eligibility criteria for Scholarship?
Please visit our scholarship page for more details. (Hyperlink AlBalagh Scholarship page)

If you are still facing issues, kindly contact our helpdesk team at [email protected].
Download MyAlBalagh mobile app from Playstore or Appstore to play or download (for offline viewing) all the completed recordings and PPT.

 

When will I have access to the online course material?
Upon successful enrollment, you will get access to myAlbalagh (our online learning portal) within 24 hours.

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