{"id":915,"date":"2025-01-20T11:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/?post_type=program&#038;p=915"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T07:09:33","slug":"finance-for-non-financial-executives","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/en\/program\/finance-for-non-financial-executives\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance for Non-Financial Executives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<!-- icon_info_list -->\n<div id=\"contact-block_0bc32118dea6584a63fa3a4393998b3c\" class=\"icon_info_list icon_info_4_columns \">\n    <ul>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Mode of Study\">Mode of Study<\/h3>            <p>Online<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon2.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon2.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon2.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon2.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon2.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon2.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon2.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Duration\">Duration<\/h3>            <p>5 Months<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon3.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon3.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon3.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon3.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon3.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon3.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon3.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Credits\">Credits<\/h3>            <p>16 ECVET<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon4.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon4.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon4.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon4.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon4.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon4.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon4.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Tuition Fees\">Tuition Fees<\/h3>            <p>600\u20ac (without discount)<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/icon_info_list -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-narrow\">Program Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective of the &#8220;Finance for Non-Financial Executives&#8221; program is to provide theoretical and practical training for business and organization executives who lack financial knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program covers topics in economics, accounting, and corporate finance, enabling participants to understand the impact of their decisions on the performance and value of their organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, the program begins with an introduction to economics for non-economists, designed for executives who may not have a strong financial background. This is followed by essential quantitative methods for business decision-making and a necessary introduction to finance and accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequent modules delve into financial statements and their analysis, familiarizing participants with concepts of risk and return, bond valuation, modern portfolio theory, capital cost analysis, and investment program evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f2ee\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Training Cycle Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- educational_cycle_calendar -->\n<div id=\"ecc-block_ba4741ad6f6d05358a2eced388a994ff\" class=\"educational_calendar \">\n    <ul>\n                <li>\n            <div>27\/1\/2025<\/div>            <p>Application Deadline<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div>30\/2\/2025<\/div>            <p>Program Start Date<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div>4\/2025<\/div>            <p>Certificate Award<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n    <p>During Christmas, Easter, and the month of August, the Executive Program is temporarily suspended.<\/p>        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/application-submission\/\"   title=\"Apply Now\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/educational_cycle_calendar -->\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-style-default\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-color-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Who Should Attend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-narrow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The &#8220;Finance for Non-Financial Executives&#8221; Executive Program is designed for mid- and senior-level executives who do not have a financial background but require practical, work-related knowledge of accounting and corporate finance to make effective business decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/for-businesses\/\">Special Programs for Businesses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Skills You Will Gain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-narrow has-small-font-size\">By completing the &#8220;Finance for Non-Financial Executives&#8221; Executive Program, participants will gain multiple benefits. Graduates will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- numbered_list -->\n<div id=\"numbered-block_649c75aea7dfaf7bbd365f1c8c1e8f18\" class=\"numbered_list \">\n    <ul>\n                    <li><h3>Identify the factors influencing financial and accounting decisions.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Recognize the complexity and interdependence of financial issues.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Collect, organize, and analyze financial data.\r\n<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Explain the core functions of finance and accounting.\r\n<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Plan, propose, and evaluate various financial activities within a business.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Analyze asset valuation models.\r\n<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Explain how to calculate the net present value (NPV) of an investment project.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Differentiate between various capital sources and their impact on a company&#8217;s value.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Describe the operation of the financial system.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Explain the fundamental principles of modern portfolio theory.<\/h3><\/li>            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/numbered_list -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f2ee\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Course Modules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-narrow spaced\">Total Duration: <strong>5 Months<\/strong> Teaching Hours: <strong>400<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- modules_list -->\n<div id=\"modules-block_b3fc9ea7917e0087f76ec501dbe915ae\" class=\"modules_list \">\n    <dl>\n                    <dt><h3 title=\"Economics for Non-Economists\">Economics for Non-Economists<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Basic economic concepts<\/p>\n<p>Inflation and interest rates<\/p>\n<p>Economic cycles<\/p>\n<p>Money and banking system<\/p>\n<p>The international financial system<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Quantitative Methods for Business Decision-Making\">Quantitative Methods for Business Decision-Making<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Introduction to data and business problem-solving<\/p>\n<p>Population and sample concepts, tools for descriptive data analysis<\/p>\n<p>Confidence intervals<\/p>\n<p>Hypothesis testing for managerial decisions<\/p>\n<p>Variance analysis in the economic environment<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Introduction to Finance and Accounting\">Introduction to Finance and Accounting<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>The science of accounting and its importance<\/p>\n<p>Internal and external accounting information for decision-making<\/p>\n<p>Financial system<\/p>\n<p>Time value of money<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Financial Statements \u2013 Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Statement of Changes in Equity\">Financial Statements \u2013 Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Statement of Changes in Equity<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Importance of financial statements<\/p>\n<p>Balance sheet<\/p>\n<p>Income statement<\/p>\n<p>Cash flow statement<\/p>\n<p>Statement of changes in equity<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Financial Statement Analysis\">Financial Statement Analysis<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Horizontal, common-size, and trend analysis<\/p>\n<p>Ratio analysis<\/p>\n<p>Break-even analysis<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Risk and Return\">Risk and Return<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Components of return<\/p>\n<p>Sources of risk<\/p>\n<p>Estimating return and risk<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Money and Capital Markets \u2013 Bond and Stock Valuation\">Money and Capital Markets \u2013 Bond and Stock Valuation<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Money market instruments<\/p>\n<p>Capital market instruments<\/p>\n<p>Bond valuation<\/p>\n<p>Relationship between interest rates and bond prices<\/p>\n<p>Stock valuation<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Modern Portfolio Theory\">Modern Portfolio Theory<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Expected return and risk of a portfolio<\/p>\n<p>Efficient portfolios<\/p>\n<p>Single-index model<\/p>\n<p>Systematic and unsystematic risk<\/p>\n<p>Asset pricing model<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Cost of Capital\">Cost of Capital<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Fundamental concepts of a company&#8217;s cost of capital<\/p>\n<p>Cost of debt securities<\/p>\n<p>Cost of equity<\/p>\n<p>Weighted average cost of capital (WACC)<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Investment Program Evaluation\">Investment Program Evaluation<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Investment evaluation methods<\/p>\n<p>Payback period method<\/p>\n<p>Net present value (NPV) method<\/p>\n<p>Internal rate of return (IRR) method<\/p>\n<\/dd>            <\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/modules_list -->\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Discount Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- discount_list -->\n<div id=\"discount-block_9ae674f7fc5dbea0a5a7f85a4d06c5f1\" class=\"discount_list \">\n    <ul>\n                <li>\n            <h3 class=\"h4_style\" title=\"Category A - 10% Discount\">Category A &#8211; 10% Discount<\/h3>            <p>Unemployed individuals<\/p>\n<p>Persons with disabilities<\/p>\n<p>Employees of universities and research centers<\/p>\n<p>Groups of three or more participants from the same organization<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <h3 class=\"h4_style\" title=\"Category B - 5% Discount\">Category B &#8211; 5% Discount<\/h3>            <p>Early registration up to one month before the application deadline<\/p>\n<p>Full tuition payment before the program start date<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n    <p>Please note that the above discount categories cannot be combined. If a participant qualifies for both categories, only the higher discount will be applied.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/discount_list -->\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-narrow\">Successful completion of the program leads to the award of a certificate, which includes the program title and the exact number of training hours. Depending on the program, the awarded certificate may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns certificate_column is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-alt\"><strong>Certificate of Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1007\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis.png\" alt=\"Certificate of Training\" class=\"wp-image-565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis.png 1500w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis-1024x687.png 1024w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis-480x322.png 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis-960x644.png 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pistopoiitiko-epimorfosis-1200x806.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-alt\"><strong>Certificate of Specialized Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis.png\" alt=\"Certificate of Specialized Training\" class=\"wp-image-561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis.png 1500w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis-1024x688.png 1024w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis-480x323.png 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis-960x645.png 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pistopoiitiko-ekseidikeumenis-epimorfosis-1200x806.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- certificate_list -->\n<div id=\"certificate-block_6ca6673cce8166e6eea7e78c59688b28\" class=\"certificate_list \">\n    <h3 class=\"h4_style\" title=\"Europass \/ ECVET Certificate Supplement\">Europass \/ ECVET Certificate Supplement<\/h3>    <ul>\n                    <li><p>The Europass \/ ECVET Certificate Supplement is a document that accompanies the training or specialized training certificate awarded upon program completion.<\/p>\n<\/li>                    <li><p>It provides a detailed description of the training program, including the course modules, duration, admission requirements, assessment process, learning outcomes, and the skills and competencies acquired.<\/p>\n<\/li>                    <li><p>It enhances the value of the awarded training or specialized training certificate and can be used by graduates for employment opportunities, career advancement, or further studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/certificate_list -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f2ee\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- icon_info_list -->\n<div id=\"contact-block_ff1f79dc5984e7632231e510b79b9e2e\" class=\"icon_info_list  \">\n    <ul>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon5.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon5.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon5.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon5.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon5.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon5.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon5.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Training Method\">Training Method<\/h3>            <p>Distance learning (e-learning) through an interactive platform.<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon6.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon6.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon6.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon6.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon6.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon6.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon6.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Platform Features\">Platform Features<\/h3>            <p>User-friendly, includes e-books, interactive content, multimedia, self-assessment, and livestreaming.<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon7.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon7.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon7.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon7.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon7.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon7.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon7.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Structure\">Structure<\/h3>            <p>Learning modules with study guidelines.<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon8.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon8.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon8.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon8.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon8.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon8.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon8.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Content\">Content<\/h3>            <p>Objectives, outcomes, keywords, introduction, main text, examples, case studies, exercises, audiovisual material, slides, summary.<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon9.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon9.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon9.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon9.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon9.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon9.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px) 768px, (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959px) 960px, (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1200px) 1200px, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon9.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Support\">Support<\/h3>            <p>Continuous communication and livestream meetings with instructors.<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n                <li>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon10.svg 480w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon10.svg 768w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon10.svg 960w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon10.svg 1200w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon10.svg 2000w, https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/info_icon10.svg 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:479px) 480px, 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