Scientific Director

Sotirios Karkalakos,

Professor, Department of Economics, University of Piraeus

Target Audience

The Course is aimed at business executives, organisational managers and professionals involved in managing organisational change in their workplace. It is also suitable for those seeking to develop specialised knowledge and skills in the field of organisational change. It is particularly aimed at senior and top-level executives, human resources managers and business consultants, as well as professionals who wish to understand the dynamics of change and apply strategies for adaptation and innovation in their professional environment.

Admission Requirements

Participants must have:

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

Delivery Method

Training is delivered exclusively through distance learning, using a dedicated e-learning platform. It consists entirely of asynchronous distance learning with notes, which makes it particularly easy for working people to participate. This type of training is a flexible form of continuing education, as there are no restrictions of time or place. It is based on the principles of open education and meets 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. The concept of change and planning its implementation
2. Models and framework of change
3. Change management methods & tools
4. Implementing change
5. Managing critical situations during change
6. Involving human resources in change
7. Motivation for change
8. Leadership in change processes
9. Resistance in change management
10. Change and communication
11. Linking strategy and change
12. Change management exercise based on a hypothetical scenario

Learning Outcomes

Assessment

The learning outcomes are assessed through an online examination. The examination takes the form of a 30-question multiple-choice quiz and is accessible on specific dates. Performance is graded on a percentage scale with a maximum of 100%, and an overall score above 80% is required for successful completion of the Course.

Payment of Fees

Fees are payable in a single payment or in 2 equal instalments into the Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE) of the University of Piraeus (1st instalment upon registration, 2nd instalment no later than one month after the start date of the Course).

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.