Scientific Director

Sotirios Karkalakos,

Professor, Department of Economics, University of Piraeus

Target Audience

The Course is intended for:

• executives of public and private sector businesses and organisations involved in decision-making, team management or the management of business processes,
• employees in environments that require the management of pressure, uncertainty, risks and crises, as well as an effective response to emergencies,
• professionals in tourism, hospitality, shipping, transport, services and, more generally, sectors affected by crises and changing operating conditions,
• human resources, administrative services, business operations and project management professionals who wish to strengthen their skills in crisis prevention and response,
• students and graduates of secondary or higher education who wish to strengthen their knowledge and professional background in crisis management, resilience and operational preparedness,
• young professionals seeking to acquire up-to-date knowledge and practical tools in risk management, organisational resilience and decision-making under uncertainty,
• those interested in acquiring knowledge and practical skills in crisis management, personal resilience, risk management and operational preparedness, regardless of professional experience.

Admission Requirements

Participants must have:

• Basic computer skills
• Internet access
• A personal email account

Delivery Method

The training takes place exclusively by distance learning, via a dedicated digital e-learning platform, and combines synchronous (6 hours) and asynchronous (114 hours) distance learning. This form of learning offers greater flexibility in terms of when and where participants study, making it particularly convenient for working people and allowing the learning process to be tailored to the individual needs of trainees.

Based on the principles of open education, the learning process supports personalised learning and is supported by educational material and notes, which cover all the Thematic Units and have been designed in line with the objectives of the Course. An attendance register is kept during the synchronous lectures.

Type of Certificate

Trainees who successfully complete the Course are awarded a Training Certificate by KEDIVIM of the University of Piraeus, together with a Supplementary Annex. If successful completion of the Course is not possible owing to discontinuation of studies or failure in the examinations, the trainee is awarded a Certificate of Attendance by KEDIVIM of the University.

See a sample of the certificate awarded here

Units

1. Introduction, Size and Scale of a Crisis, Crisis Visibility, Crisis Complexity, Management Activities
2. Personal Development
3. Business Operations Management
4. Operational Resilience & Preparedness
5. Risk Management
6. Crisis Management

Learning Outcomes

Assessment

The learning outcomes are assessed through an online examination. The examination takes the form of a quiz/multiple-choice questions and is accessible on specific dates.

Discount Policy

Available a 30% discount on the total participation fee in the following categories:

• persons with disabilities
• Unemployed persons
• Parents of large families or of three-child families, and members of large or three-child families
• Current students of Greek or foreign universities

Participants entitled to a discount must submit the necessary supporting documents that will be requested.

* In the case of group registrations of more than ten (10) people, a 10% discount per trainee is offered.

Course Fee after discount

Payment of Fees

Fees are payable in a single payment or in two (2) equal instalments into an account of the Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE) of the University of Piraeus. The first instalment is payable upon registration and the second instalment within one month of the Course start date.

Failure to pay any instalment will result in the trainee's automatic exclusion from the remainder of the Course, the examinations and the award of the certificate.