Scientific Director

Sotirios Karkalakos,

Professor, Department of Economics, University of Piraeus

Target Audience

The Course is aimed primarily at Heads of Department and Deputy Heads of Department, or executives with an equivalent position of responsibility and remit, in public administration organisations and first- and second-tier local government (categories DE, TE or PE), business executives (and prospective executives) (Directors, Heads of Department), Heads of Human Resources Development Departments, education executives and prospective executives, students of Economics, Education and Teacher-Training Schools, and all those who follow developments in business, Personnel Management, and the methods and tools for their personal and professional development (more generally, Human Resources Development).

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

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Course, participants are intended to:

✔️ understand their role as Heads of Department ✔️ apply modern methods, tools and techniques to Public Administration issues ✔️ manage their departments effectively and efficiently as Heads of Department ✔️ provide the best possible services to citizens ✔️ synthesise data and ideas at a scientific level ✔️ assess, on the basis of scientific criteria, the quality of the sources and materials available and use alternative management approaches. ✔️ participate in learning communities and online environments, reflect critically and contribute to the development of best practices

Assessment

Learning outcomes are assessed through multiple-choice quizzes on completion of each thematic unit and through a final integrative assignment of 1,500-2,000 words written during the last month of classes. Both the multiple-choice questions and the final assignment are made available on specific dates and are submitted for grading to the Secretariat's email.

Discount Policy

The following discount categories apply:

• 10% Discount: 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)
• 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 a single payment or in 2 equal instalments into the account of the Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE) of the University of Piraeus (1st instalment on registration, 2nd instalment no later than one month after the Course start date).

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