{"id":938,"date":"2025-01-11T16:42:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T14:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/?post_type=program&#038;p=938"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:12:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T07:12:03","slug":"effective-finance-for-executives","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/executive-programs.smtest.gr\/en\/program\/effective-finance-for-executives\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective Finance for Executives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<!-- icon_info_list -->\n<div id=\"contact-block_7235ce2e8d34524dbed7b4868afe1926\" 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 Effective Finance for Executives program is to provide participants with theoretical and practical training in financial management and investment management, which are the core components of finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial management focuses on the acquisition and effective use of capital within a company, while investment management centers on security analysis, valuation, and portfolio management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is designed as an overview of the critical frameworks and tools of modern finance. It aims to empower participants by equipping them with financial tools to make better decisions and become even greater assets to their organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program eliminates financial barriers that executives and managers face, providing participants with tools that can be immediately applied in any organization. At the same time, it retains its academic character, making it useful for professionals seeking employment or career change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will develop the skills required to critically assess their company\u2019s financial condition and needs, efficiently allocate financial resources within their organization, and evaluate major investment projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the program will help participants enhance their ability to communicate effectively with their company&#8217;s financial executives and engage competitively with key external funding sources, such as lenders and shareholders.<\/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_1da8af5cfa3013391cc3e110a0d0db5b\" 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 business professionals and executives who wish to expand their financial expertise, refine their skills, and enhance their career prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, it is suitable for mid- to senior-level executives working in general management, corporate planning, strategy, marketing and sales, production, research and development, and other business areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is beneficial for senior executives and directors working across a broad range of organizations, from startups to multinational corporations, NGOs, government agencies, and public sector services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a modern, comprehensive, and fast-track program that emphasizes practical business problem-solving, teamwork, and leveraging the extensive experience of both faculty members and participants.<\/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\">Through the Effective 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_e0dad778716bac4e3d7440e8d00736c0\" class=\"numbered_list \">\n    <ul>\n                    <li><h3>Explain the concepts of return and risk.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Present the components of return.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Calculate return and risk.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Evaluate the valuation of bonds and stocks.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Understand the portfolio management process.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Describe the core principles of modern portfolio theory.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Explain key financial analysis concepts.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Estimate the cost of capital for a company.<\/h3><\/li>                    <li><h3>Assess investment projects.<\/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_fa800951fddb1696f4af23973ff16b6e\" 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>Future value<\/p>\n<p>Present value<\/p>\n<p>Cash flow series<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Introduction to Finance\">Introduction to Finance<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Investment process<\/p>\n<p>Financial system<\/p>\n<p>Flow of financial resources<\/p>\n<p>Portfolio management process<\/p>\n<p>Investment objectives<\/p>\n<p>Portfolio strategies<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Return and Risk\">Return and Risk<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Components of return<\/p>\n<p>Sources of risk<\/p>\n<p>Return and risk estimation<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Money and Capital Markets\">Money and Capital Markets<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Money market instruments<\/p>\n<p>Capital market instruments<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Fixed Income Securities Valuation\">Fixed Income Securities Valuation<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Bond valuation<\/p>\n<p>Relationship between interest rates and bond prices<\/p>\n<p>Macaulay duration of bonds<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Stock Valuation\">Stock Valuation<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Constant growth model<\/p>\n<p>Zero-growth model<\/p>\n<p>Earnings multiplier approach<\/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=\"Financial Ratio Analysis\">Financial Ratio Analysis<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Financial statement analysis<\/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=\"Cost of Capital\">Cost of Capital<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Key concepts of a company\u2019s 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<\/p>\n<\/dd>                    <dt><h3 title=\"Capital Investment Budgeting\">Capital Investment Budgeting<\/h3><div>2 Weeks<\/div><span class=\"plusminus\"><\/span><\/dt>            <dd><p>Capital investment evaluation methods<\/p>\n<p>Payback period method<\/p>\n<p>Net present value method<\/p>\n<p>Internal rate of return method<\/p>\n<p>Modified internal rate of return 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_8f9e3db65bf813100190e2f28d6cc203\" 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_676eec29c77db0fd29e34a6ce9f0e38f\" 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_053df98cd4f5e2ece4a81e321bb2c303\" 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_d33890ba1be35ca6cedf0fe7ac9bea47\" 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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