{"id":919,"date":"2025-01-20T11:12:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/?post_type=program&#038;p=919"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T07:09:54","slug":"banking-finance-and-financial-technology-fintech","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/en\/program\/banking-finance-and-financial-technology-fintech\/","title":{"rendered":"Banking, Finance, and Financial Technology (FinTech)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<!-- icon_info_list -->\n<div id=\"contact-block_471837e51824a111c1d21f9c11208c63\" 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 Banking, Finance, and Financial Technology (FinTech) program is to provide participants with theoretical and practical training in these fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program aims to equip participants with a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation in banking and finance, fostering a new generation of professionals capable of analyzing corporate challenges and opportunities. Additionally, it prepares them to design and implement innovative and effective business policies and strategies in an ever-evolving financial environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It focuses on familiarizing learners with the fundamental conceptual framework of banking and finance, as well as the digital transformation trends in these sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, participants will expand their knowledge on capital cost estimation, investment evaluation, modern portfolio theory, banking types and operations, banking regulation and supervision, and the various risks banks face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special emphasis will be placed on financial technology (FinTech), its applications, the digitalization of financial functions, and crypto-assets. The program&#8217;s overall structure promotes the adoption of new technologies and highlights the importance of interdisciplinary knowledge and a holistic approach to acquiring financial skills.<\/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_a4a429186a004b488b1cb2a37cf2eff7\" 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>This program is designed for individuals who want to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop their knowledge and skills in banking, finance, and financial technology (FinTech).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advance their careers by acquiring essential financial skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish their own FinTech startup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transition to a new job position, organization, industry, or sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain foundational knowledge for potential future postgraduate studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Upon completing the Banking, Finance, and Financial Technology (FinTech) 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_86e8b05668be132f2734406cccc73eca\" class=\"numbered_list \">\n    <ul>\n                    <li><h3>Explain the transformation functions performed by banks.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Define the concepts of adverse selection and moral hazard.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Identify the key types of risks faced by banks.<\/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_ae8353e154be73e83d3816f0a6eecf76\" class=\"modules_list \">\n    <dl>\n                    <dt><h3 title=\"Introduction to Banking, Finance, and Financial Technology\">Introduction to Banking, Finance, and Financial Technology<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Financial system<\/p>\n<p>Money and capital markets<\/p>\n<p>Role of banks<\/p>\n<p>Asymmetric information<\/p>\n<p>Digital transformation<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Core Features of Banks\">Core Features of Banks<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Banking services<\/p>\n<p>Types of banking<\/p>\n<p>Central banking<\/p>\n<p>Bank balance sheets<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Banking Regulation and Supervision\">Banking Regulation and Supervision<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Types of banking regulations<\/p>\n<p>Financial safety nets<\/p>\n<p>Limitations of banking regulation<\/p>\n<p>Basel Committee on Banking Supervision<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Banking Risks\">Banking Risks<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Key risk categories in banking<\/p>\n<p>Credit risk<\/p>\n<p>Interest rate risk<\/p>\n<p>Liquidity risk<\/p>\n<p>Foreign exchange risk, market risk, operational risk, and country risk<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Cost of Capital\">Cost of Capital<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Time value of money<\/p>\n<p>Basic concepts of corporate cost of capital<\/p>\n<p>Cost of bond financing<\/p>\n<p>Cost of equity financing<\/p>\n<p>Weighted average cost of capital (WACC)<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Investment Evaluation\">Investment Evaluation<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Investment project 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<p>Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR) method<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Modern Portfolio Theory\">Modern Portfolio Theory<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Return and risk<\/p>\n<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=\"Development of Financial Technology\">Development of Financial Technology<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Core concepts<\/p>\n<p>Payment services<\/p>\n<p>Lending and financing<\/p>\n<p>Digitalization<\/p>\n<p>Banks and regulatory authorities<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Introduction to Crypto Assets\">Introduction to Crypto Assets<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Blockchain technology<\/p>\n<p>Crypto assets<\/p>\n<p>Cryptocurrencies<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Applications of Financial Technology\">Applications of Financial Technology<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Peer-to-peer lending<\/p>\n<p>Crowdfunding<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence and machine learning in financial services<\/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_712e57b5041fee9d367826bfada799b6\" 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_70d0aa5e5101098b7475f83b99f88ab3\" 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_f5fe8f5a6153cce9d92a7c1801d70e61\" 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, 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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, 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(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_icon10.svg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>            <h3 class=\"h6_style\" title=\"Assessment\">Assessment<\/h3>            <p>Self-assessment, exercises, and final evaluation with multiple-choice questions and the option for retaking.<\/p>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/icon_info_list -->\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- contact_list -->\n<div id=\"contact-block_099c712858b829166bd1a032e3df325b\" class=\"contact_list \">\n    <ul>\n                <li>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/contact_icon.svg 480w, 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