This main objective of this problem is to provide the necessary knowledge to understand real life business problems, model them and finally solve them in an optimal way using the appropriate method-algorithm.

Upon completion of the course, participants will:

·be able to understand the basic problems of businesses

·be able to model business problems using the respective statistical and operational research methods

·be able to find solutions to problems by applying the appropriate statistical and operational research techniques using excel software and Lindo.

The specific program is addressed to all graduates those who wish to become competitive and efficient in terms of finding work, as well as to employees who seek hierarchical advancement within the organization in which they work. It is proposed to graduates who want to enrich their knowledge on modelling and solving real life management problems.

Interested parties submit an application online on the website of the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Prerequisites for participation in the program:

► Internet access

► Possession of personal e- mail

► Basic computer skills

Selection will be made based on priority order.

In the event that the minimum required number of trainees is not reached , KEDIVIM reserves the right to change the start date of the program or even cancel it.

The programme includes both online synchronous teaching (12 hours) and asynchronous teaching (e-learning material) (12 hours).

1^st WEEK: MODULE 1

MODELING PROBLEMS WITH LINEAR PROGRAMMING

(PRODUCTION PROBLEM, TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM, ASSIGNMENT PROBLEM,etc.)

SOLVING LINEAR PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS WITH EXCEL

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

2^ND WEEK: MODULE 2

DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS

SIMPLE LINEAR REGRESSION

MULTIPLE LINEAR REGRESSION

HYPOTHESIS TESTING-CONFIDENCE INTERVALS

The course provides participants with:

1. Electronic files (pdf, ppt)

2. Video lectures

3. Additional exercises to solve

A. Trainee Obligations:

1. Participation in the KEDIVIM AUTH programs implies full acceptance of the program’s Study Guide and the Internal Operating Regulations of KEDIVIM AUTH .
2. The presence of trainees in educational programs is mandatory. In programs implemented in person, as well as in those implemented using the modern distance learning method, attendance is generally mandatory and the absence limit cannot exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours. The attendance of asynchronous education is implemented according to the study schedule defined by each program.
3. To successfully complete the program, participants must:
4. the percentage of absences should not exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours,
5. have successfully completed the prescribed examination,
6. have paid the full tuition fees by 15/7/2026

B. Trainee Rights:

1. Trainees are informed by the Administrative Support Department of KEDIVIM about any kind of information related to the operation of the Center.
2. Trainees are supported electronically through the educational platform by their instructors , within the framework of the educational process, to resolve questions and provide clarifications related to the thematic modules of the program.
3. Trainees have the right to request the interruption of the program and the refund of tuition fees, in accordance with the provisions of article 12.9 of the Internal Operating Regulations of KEDIVIM AUTH .
4. The work of the trainees is protected under intellectual property provisions.

After successful completion of the program, participants are awarded a Certificate of General Training, which is issued by the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and signed by the President of KEDIVIM.

Participants who attended, but did not complete the entire program, have the option of being provided with a Certificate of Attendance.

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