The main test center is located in the Riyadh campus of King Saud University.

Entrepreneurship Center.

College of Business Administration.

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Phone: +966 1 467 0345

Email: Ilfen@ymail.com

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How can I pay my ILFEN® exam fee?

You can either pay by credit card, PayPal, or a deposit in a bank. For an electronic payment please click in our secure page. For a bank deposit please take note of ILFEN® account details which will be listed shortly.

 Please write your full name, telephone number and e-mail. If within two business days you do not get an e-mail confirmation from us, please give us a call to make sure your payment has been received. In either case, you will receive a confirmation number by e-mail.

Can I just pay cash or with a credit card at an official test center?

Yes, you can pay with either cash or credit card at an official test center.

How much does the ILFEN® exam cost?

The price is 200 Saudi Riyals if paying within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and US$50 if paying from abroad.

Do I need to take the ILFEN® course to sit the exam?

No, you do not have to take the course. However, if you lack a business background or need a refresher course, the ILFEN® course offered by one of our centers is right for you.

Can I just take the exam online?

Yes, you can take the exam online. Please e-mailus directly to receive further instructions.

What is the difference between the Basic and Advanced Certification?

The underlying difference is that in the Advanced Certification the candidate gains further entrepreneurial insight through a placement in a company.

Additionally, Advanced Certification candidates are required a minimum of one year business experience and a university degree.

What is the Entrepreneurship Association?

The Entrepreneurship Association is instrumental in the birth of ILFEN®. Its main aim is to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit among members to begin their own enterprises by fostering creativity, generating jobs, and creating wealth. ILFEN® candidates automatically become members of the Entrepreneurship Association.

Do I need to belong to the Entrepreneurship Association in order to take the test?

Yes, you do. Being a member has many benefits; including invitations to attend guest lecturers by distinguished professors or successful entrepreneurs, biannual international conferences on Entrepreneurship and to meet other Entrepreneurs to exchange experiences and market knowledge.

Is the ILFEN® certification valid worldwide?

Yes, it is. ILFEN® is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. ILFEN® academic credentials are backed by the Entrepreneurship Association, the largest and only association of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as by a reputable board of advisers who periodically evaluate and update the certification to keep it to the current needs of our global society.

Where can I buy the exam specimen materials?

You can buy them directly at one of our Centers or at selected bookstores. You can also order them in our secure online shop.

How many times can I take the exam?

Candidates may take the exam up to three times per year and pay the appropriate fee each exam.

What is your exam cancellation policy and refund policy?

To qualify for a full refund, you must notify your Test Center in writing by at least 2 weeks.

What is the Alumni Association?

Upon successful completion of your ILFEN® certification, you will automatically join the ILFEN Alumni Association. As a member, you will receive invitations to attend lecturers, share your knowledge with future entrepreneurs and receive the much coveted ILFEN® Alumni loyalty card. How does ILFEN® come up with the test questions?

The knowledge areas and skills that the ILFEN® exam will cover are set through a rigorous process of practical experiences of both academicians and real world Entrepreneurs. Their inputs to the test bank help ILFEN® devise an exam capable of assessing your Entrepreneur IQ. Couple this process with the history and credentials of the main backer of ILFEN, the Entrepreneurship Association; we are able to write test questions that are relevant to the current business environment while scoring the level of knowledge the test taker has.

What are the benefits of ILFEN®?

The ILFEN® represents a variety of benefits for the candidate including:

• Internationally recognized certification to launch and manage an enterprise
• Practical real world knowledge
• Greater understanding of business terms
•  Better demonstration of business acumen to banks and other financial institutions to obtain funding
• Improved business venture success
• Enhanced team building, leadership and management skills
• Confidence building
• Mastery of the use of ILFEN® business planning software
• Knowledge to author a business plan professionally
•  Know - how to launch an enterprise