Scientific Director

Sotirios Karkalakos,

Professor, Department of Economics, University of Piraeus

Target Audience

The Course is aimed mainly at graduates of universities and technological institutes (AEI/TEI), business executives (and prospective executives), heads of human resources development departments, students of economics schools, and all those who follow developments in the field of business, Entrepreneurship and Business Administration.

Admission Requirements

Participants must have:

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

Delivery Method

The training is delivered exclusively by distance learning, using a dedicated digital learning platform. It is asynchronous distance learning with notes, which makes it particularly easy for working people to take part. This type of training is a flexible form of professional development, as there are no restrictions of time or place. It is based on the principles of open education and serves the needs of personalised learning.

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 to project management
2. Work scheduling
3. Project appraisal methods and procedures
4. Requirements capture and analysis
5. Project costing
6. Appraisal of financial flows
7. Risk management
8. Quality management and valuation
9. Modern principles of business culture
10. Organisation and goal setting
11. Organisational Cases
12. Final Examination

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Course, participants are expected to have acquired basic knowledge of the financial aspects and practical applications of project management in public and private organisations. In detail, the aim is for participants to:

✔️ have acquired basic knowledge and skills in the principles of project financial management, the preparation and execution of financial budgets, the analysis of a project's financial reporting data and the development of financial management strategies.

✔️ be able to plan and analyse business objectives, develop proposals and solve problems related to project financial management.

Assessment

Learning outcomes are assessed through a final integrative assignment of 700-1,000 words, which is made available on specific dates and submitted to the Secretariat's email for grading.

Discount Policy

The following discount categories apply:

1. GROUP A (-30%): persons with disabilities, unemployed persons, members of large families and families with three children, holders of a European Youth Card up to 30 years of age
2. GROUP B (-15%): Graduates and students of Greek or European institutions or schools (undergraduate and postgraduate), civil servants, military personnel and security forces
3. GROUP C (-10%): Re-enrolment of a trainee who has previously attended a different Course, or registration for at least 2 Courses of the same Cycle (with a common start date)

Please note that:

• Discounts are not cumulative.
• Each trainee may benefit from only one discount category.
• Participants entitled to a discount must submit the supporting documents that will be requested.

* For Group Registrations of more than ten (10) persons, a 10% discount per trainee applies.

Course Fee after discount

Payment of Fees

Fees are paid in full or in 2 equal instalments into an account of the Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE) of the University of Piraeus (1st instalment upon registration, 2nd instalment up to one month after the Course start date). Failure to pay any instalment results in the candidate's automatic exclusion from the remainder of the Course, the examinations and the award of a certificate.