{"id":921,"date":"2025-01-13T08:41:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T06:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/?post_type=program&#038;p=921"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:10:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T07:10:41","slug":"accounting-and-finance-for-executives","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/en\/program\/accounting-and-finance-for-executives\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting and Finance for Executives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<!-- icon_info_list -->\n<div id=\"contact-block_2298eebab174797d07acbbd8f4c0be13\" 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 Accounting and Finance for Executives program is to provide participants with theoretical and practical training in accounting and finance while enhancing their managerial and leadership skills, enabling them to meet the demands of the modern business environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program aims to equip learners with essential knowledge to identify, analyze, and develop solutions to financial and accounting issues faced by private and public enterprises and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will begin with an introduction to accounting and finance, followed by an in-depth study of financial statements, accounting books, inventory execution, and the closing of the accounting year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also explore financial statement analysis, risk and return assessment, capital cost evaluation, and money and capital markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, they will learn to evaluate investment projects and study modern portfolio theory.<\/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_6aa00dbc1260df0ae2f7ba6f54f12817\" 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 Accounting and Finance for Executives Executive Program is designed for professionals who wish to expand their knowledge and expertise in accounting and finance, organize and update their skills, and improve their career prospects.<\/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\">Upon completing the Accounting and Finance for Executives 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_b866873ec642d85eadf40a23e607dd20\" class=\"numbered_list \">\n    <ul>\n                    <li><h3>Describe the structure of corporate financial statements.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Gather and interpret financial data related to businesses.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Summarize the key determinants of a company\u2019s capital structure.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Justify the importance of assessing risk when undertaking an investment.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Identify the factors influencing financial and accounting decisions in a company.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Recognize the complexity and interdependence of financial issues.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Explain the fundamental functions of accounting and finance.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Demonstrate how to calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) of an investment project.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Differentiate between various sources of capital and their impact on a company\u2019s value.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Analyze a company\u2019s financial statements effectively.<\/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_933307c4d21f8e84912d8af08c55deb2\" class=\"modules_list \">\n    <dl>\n                    <dt><h3 title=\"Introduction to Accounting and Finance\">Introduction to Accounting and Finance<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Fundamental concepts of accounting and finance<\/p>\n<p>Importance of financial reporting<\/p>\n<p>Basic Accounting Principles<\/p>\n<p>Financial system<\/p>\n<p>Time value of money<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Financial Statements and Their Content\">Financial Statements and Their Content<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Purpose and significance of financial statements<\/p>\n<p>Preparation of the balance sheet<\/p>\n<p>Income statement analysis<\/p>\n<p>Statement of retained earnings<\/p>\n<p>Cash flow statement<\/p>\n<p>Statement of changes in equity<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Accounting Procedures and Books \u2013 Introduction to Double-Entry Accounting\">Accounting Procedures and Books \u2013 Introduction to Double-Entry Accounting<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Accounting cycle and books<\/p>\n<p>Functionality of ledger accounts<\/p>\n<p>Trial balance preparation<\/p>\n<p>Accounting errors and their correction<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Introduction to Inventory and Closing Procedures\">Introduction to Inventory and Closing Procedures<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Inventory execution and adjustment entries<\/p>\n<p>Profit and loss determination<\/p>\n<p>Closing of the accounting period<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Financial Statement Analysis\">Financial Statement Analysis<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Stakeholders and the importance of financial statement analysis<\/p>\n<p>Methods of financial statement analysis: horizontal (trend), vertical (common size), and ratio analysis<\/p>\n<p>Liquidity, activity, solvency, profitability, and investment ratios<\/p>\n<p>Working capital management<\/p>\n<p>Break-even point calculation<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Return and Risk\">Return and Risk<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Key components of return<\/p>\n<p>Sources of financial risk<\/p>\n<p>Estimation of return and 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>Core concepts of corporate cost of capital<\/p>\n<p>Cost of debt financing<\/p>\n<p>Cost of equity financing<\/p>\n<p>Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Money and Capital Markets \u2013 Security Valuation\">Money and Capital Markets \u2013 Security 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<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Cash Flows and Investment Evaluation\">Cash Flows and 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<\/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>            <\/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_4c2a8738143a69d1e8677e88445cf84a\" 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_61e8320032e6ba5299c84b07e62b936c\" 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_9b619a790aad40daf40f8b27cc652e25\" 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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