{"id":923,"date":"2025-01-13T07:44:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T05:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/?post_type=program&#038;p=923"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:10:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T07:10:53","slug":"corporate-finance-for-executives","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/en\/program\/corporate-finance-for-executives\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Finance for Executives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<!-- icon_info_list -->\n<div id=\"contact-block_40e46c8bf9974fd93d272b0b1cabdf80\" 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;Corporate Finance for Executives&#8221; program is to provide participants with theoretical and practical training in corporate finance, including the processes and tools for acquiring and allocating a company&#8217;s capital or financial resources with the aim of maximizing shareholder wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program seeks to enhance and update participants&#8217; financial knowledge, equipping them with the necessary skills to make optimal managerial and investment decisions while emphasizing global market developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program design fosters familiarity with new technologies, highlights the importance of integrating different knowledge areas where necessary, promotes a comprehensive analysis of key financial topics to develop financial skills effectively, and provides applied knowledge that can be immediately implemented in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the program maintains its educational character, making it useful for professionals seeking employment or career advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finance professionals worldwide are constantly looking for ways to advance their careers. A popular approach is obtaining a Master\u2019s degree in Corporate Finance (MSc in Corporate Finance). However, such programs typically require one or two years of full-time study. Many professionals working under demanding schedules find it nearly impossible to allocate the time required for a full-length graduate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this need, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) offers this Executive Program designed to provide business and organizational executives with the essential corporate finance knowledge typically found in a traditional graduate program.<\/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_2deecd89fae8e35cd06559276f086862\" 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 ideal for business professionals and executives seeking to enhance their financial management expertise, systematize and modernize their financial knowledge, and improve their career prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a modern, fast-track program emphasizing practical problem-solving, teamwork, and leveraging the expertise of instructors and participants. The program is designed for those who aim to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn new financial techniques to improve their analytical and decision-making skills and develop new business initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add greater value to their organization by acquiring new financial skills to enhance the performance of their company, department, or team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advance and grow their professional careers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for the future by identifying business and investment opportunities while anticipating challenges.<\/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 &#8220;Corporate Finance for Executives&#8221; program, participants will gain valuable skills and knowledge, enabling them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!-- numbered_list -->\n<div id=\"numbered-block_e22a012102c94f789c8391b9fa21300b\" class=\"numbered_list \">\n    <ul>\n                    <li><h3>Explain the concepts of return and risk.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Understand key financial analysis principles.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Assess the importance of financial ratios.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Comprehend fundamental concepts of cash flow.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Conduct a break-even analysis.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Estimate the cost of capital for a company.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Evaluate an investment project.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Understand different types of financial leverage.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Describe various dividend policies.<\/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_69a189851d879e3d48fcc136f45b8e75\" class=\"modules_list \">\n    <dl>\n                    <dt><h3 title=\"Time Value of Money\">Time Value of Money<\/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<p>Modified internal rate of return (MIRR) method<\/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 risk<\/p>\n<p>Estimating return and risk<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Financial Ratio Analysis\">Financial Ratio Analysis<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Financial analysis fundamentals<\/p>\n<p>Liquidity ratios<\/p>\n<p>Activity ratios<\/p>\n<p>Debt ratios<\/p>\n<p>Profitability ratios<\/p>\n<p>Valuation ratios<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Cash Flow Analysis\">Cash Flow Analysis<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Fundamental cash flow concepts<\/p>\n<p>Initial cost estimation<\/p>\n<p>Additional annual cash flows<\/p>\n<p>Final cash flow calculation<\/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 capital cost<\/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=\"Capital Budgeting\">Capital Budgeting<\/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<p>Modified internal rate of return (MIRR) method<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Risk and Capital Budgeting\">Risk and Capital Budgeting<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Methods for incorporating risk into investment evaluations<\/p>\n<p>Certainty equivalent method<\/p>\n<p>Discount rate adjustment method<\/p>\n<p>Sensitivity analysis<\/p>\n<p>Scenario analysis<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Leverage Analysis\">Leverage Analysis<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Break-even analysis<\/p>\n<p>Business risk<\/p>\n<p>Financial risk<\/p>\n<p>Types of leverage<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Capital Structure\">Capital Structure<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Modigliani-Miller approach to capital structure<\/p>\n<p>Financial distress<\/p>\n<p>Agency costs<\/p>\n<p>Trade-off theory and asymmetric information<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Dividend Policy\">Dividend Policy<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Key characteristics of dividend policies<\/p>\n<p>Dividend irrelevance theory<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A bird in the hand&#8221; theory<\/p>\n<p>Tax preference theory<\/p>\n<p>Dividend distribution policies<\/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_0d305127be48c2653ab14f2e97c44f1b\" 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_21d57b4d05d711bdf7029a2c9006d95e\" 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_52d22b2906732a941531368e22b7ab88\" 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, (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_8c40dfbcba0c568379a63f43bc997bd1\" 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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