Economics

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS Financial Consultant certification scheme is addressed to professionals in the financial sector who are engaged in auditing and consulting activities.

Subschemes / Specializations

• Internal Audit Specialist
• Insolvency Administrator
• Corporate Financial Advisor
• Financial Analyst

Syllabus

• General Principles of Auditing and Internal Audit
• Risk Analysis
• Development of Annual Audit Programs & Implementation of Internal Audits
• Audit Reports & Findings
• Specialized Topics in Internal Audit
• Basic knowledge of current legal and regulatory frameworks
• Basic knowledge of ethical codes and standards
• Knowledge of the functions of the Bankruptcy Trustee
• Understanding of the role of Mediators
• Familiarity with the responsibilities of the Special Administrator for restructuring processes and the Special Liquidator for special liquidation procedures
• Strategic Business and Operational Consulting – Collection, analysis, processing & interpretation of financial data
• Organization of Structures and Functions
• Human Resource Development and Management
• Planning and Support of Development Programs
• Corporate Communication Services & Techniques for Presenting Financial Analyses
• Financial Services – Introduction to principles of costing, valuation & finance / mathematics / statistics – Use of statistical & financial software
• Business Consulting – Methods for collecting, analyzing, processing & interpreting financial data
• Techniques for presenting financial analyses and drafting financial reports
• Introduction to the Organization of Corporate Structures and Functions
• Introduction to Human Resource Organization and Development

Examination Methodology

• Written theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least compulsory education and technical training

Scope

The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Advanced Excel Applications Clerks for Financial Purposes concerns a specialized employee with a financial orientation who utilizes advanced office applications (Advanced MS Excel) to manage financial data efficiently. Effective financial data management can be achieved through actions such as organizing data into files/tables, formatting them appropriately, and facilitating quick calculations and the preparation of financial analyses/reports by such skilled professionals.

Typically, a finance-oriented employee works:

1. In the accounting department of any private enterprise
2. In financial services within public or non-profit organizations
3. As a staff member in any business or organization

Syllabus

• Data Management and Automation
  • Data cleaning and management
  • Automating data processes
• Functions and Use in Automated Tables
  • Presentation of functions
  • Use in dynamic and automated spreadsheets
• Data Import and Transformation
  • Data entry
  • Data transformation
  • Handling large volumes of data
• Pivot Table Presentations
  • Creation and editing of pivot tables
  • Pivot charts
• Creation of Financial Reports
• Lists and Tables in MS Excel

Examination Methodology

• Written theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

At least compulsory education and technical training
 

Scope

The TÜV HELLAS Specialist in Financial Services through Innovative Information and Communication Technologies (FinTech) certification scheme pertains to a specialized professional active in the FinTech sector (Financial Technology). FinTech encompasses a range of services such as financing, payment processing (including e-wallets), e-commerce and e-insurance, digital consulting, and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.

Syllabus

• Introduction to FinTech
• Digital Transformation and FinTech
• Digital Banking and Smart Banking
• Digital Money and Digital Payments
• Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Banking
• Use of Emerging ICT Tools and Applications in Finance / Financial Services
  (Risk Management / Credit Scoring / Modern Portfolio Management / Valuation / Projections)
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
• Digital Platforms and Digital Ecosystems
• Regulatory Framework and FinTech

Examination Methodology

• Written theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least compulsory education and technical training

Scope of the Scheme
The TÜV HELLAS Specialists in Cybersecurity Services and Economics (Economics of Cyber Security) certification scheme pertains to a specialized finance-oriented professional who provides services related to cybersecurity risk management and the selection of optimal investments in security measures to address such risks. The field of cyber risk economics represents an evolution of traditional cybersecurity risk management. Whereas traditional approaches relied on qualitative criteria and subjective assessments, cyber risk economics utilizes statistical models to quantify individual risks and justify the costs of investing in countermeasures. The ability to manage cyber risks quantitatively is now essential not only within cybersecurity departments but also across broader organizational risk management structures.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Key Concepts and Digital Threats
• Regulatory Framework and Digital Security
• Measuring Cybersecurity
• Economics of Information Security Investment
• Presentation of Financial / Mathematical Models for Costing, Quantification, Risk Assessment, and Valuation in Information Security
• Cyber Insurance: Economic Models and Methods

Examination Methodology

• Written theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least compulsory education and technical training

Scope
The Blockchain for Finance Specialist certification scheme pertains to a specialized professional engaged in the application of blockchain technology within the financial sector. The role includes the development and implementation of blockchain solutions tailored to the needs of the financial industry.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Blockchain and Bitcoin
• Consensus Mechanisms in Chains: L1 Ethereum, L2 Polygon
• Cryptography in Blockchain and Digital Identities
• Data on the Blockchain and Cybersecurity Threats
• Cryptocurrencies and Digital Wallets
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• Financial and Legal Issues Surrounding Cryptocurrencies
• Case Studies and Use Cases in the Public Sector, Gaming, Healthcare, AI-Federated Learning
• Funding in the Digital Economy
• Metaverse, IoT, and Digital Twins
• Technological Limitations

Examination Methodology

• Written theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

At least compulsory education and technical training