Giannis Andreou launched AI Mastery for the New Economy, marking the first practical artificial intelligence course designed specifically for Greek and Cyprus professionals. The course fills a clear gap in the market where existing AI education focuses on academic theory or English-language technical training, leaving Greek-speaking business professionals without accessible, practical AI education in their native language.

The distinction matters because while Greek universities offer Master's programs in AI and technical courses exist through platforms like EuroCC Greece, none address the needs of business professionals who want to apply AI tools without pursuing technical careers or learning advanced programming. This course teaches practical business applications rather than computer science foundations.

What Existing AI Education Looks Like in Greece and Cyprus

Current AI education available to Greek and Cyprus professionals falls into three categories, none serving business professionals effectively. University programs including University of Cyprus MSc in Artificial Intelligence, University of West Attica's AI and Deep Learning program, and Aristotle University's AI program require 1-2 years of full-time study, focus on mathematical foundations and algorithm development, and target students pursuing technical careers in machine learning engineering or data science research.

Technical short courses through EuroCC Greece, University of Crete, and similar institutions provide hands-on training in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and deep learning frameworks. These courses target data scientists and AI engineers who already possess programming skills and mathematical backgrounds. Course materials often appear in English despite Greek-language delivery, reflecting their technical orientation.

Generic online content including YouTube tutorials and blog posts cover basic AI tool usage but lack structured curriculum, professional instruction, business-focused case studies, or comprehensive coverage. This fragmented approach leaves professionals uncertain about practical application and business impact.

The Market Gap This Course Addresses

Business professionals who recognize AI's importance face significant barriers accessing relevant education. A marketing director in Athens or small business owner in Limassol doesn't need Master's degree in Machine Learning requiring advanced mathematics and two years of study. They need focused training on applying AI tools to improve business outcomes: content creation, customer service, market research, operational efficiency.

Language represents another barrier. While younger Greek professionals often speak English fluently, business owners aged 40+ who could benefit most from AI adoption frequently lack confidence in English technical education. Even English-fluent professionals learn complex concepts faster in their native language, reducing cognitive load and accelerating practical application.

Cultural and market context matters equally. Small and medium businesses dominate Greek and Cyprus economies, creating different AI adoption patterns compared to large enterprise contexts emphasized in most English-language courses. Regulatory considerations including GDPR compliance, Greek labor law, and Cyprus business regulations require localized guidance that generic courses overlook. Business practices including relationship-based culture and family-owned structures create unique implementation contexts.

About the Instructor: Fivos Radis

Fivos Radis brings extensive experience in artificial intelligence implementation and business automation to AI Mastery for the New Economy. As an AI specialist and automation expert, Fivos has helped numerous Greek and Cyprus businesses integrate AI tools into their operations, from content creation workflows to customer service automation and marketing optimization.

His practical approach stems from hands-on experience implementing AI solutions for real business challenges. Fivos specializes in translating complex AI capabilities into accessible business applications, making him uniquely qualified to teach professionals how to leverage tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and automation platforms without requiring technical backgrounds. His teaching methodology emphasizes immediate practical value and real-world application over theoretical computer science foundations.

Through work with Giannis Andreou's educational platform, Fivos developed curriculum specifically addressing the needs of Greek-speaking business professionals navigating AI adoption. The course reflects his philosophy that AI literacy represents essential business skill accessible to any professional willing to learn practical application strategies.

Course Structure Emphasizes Immediate Business Application

AI Mastery for the New Economy focuses on practical application over theoretical foundations. The curriculum addresses specific business use cases: prompt engineering for business tasks, integrating AI tools into existing workflows, evaluating AI output quality and reliability, understanding AI limitations and ethical considerations, measuring business impact from AI implementation, and staying current as AI tools evolve.

This practical approach allows professionals to start applying AI immediately rather than spending months studying theory. The course teaches how to use AI tools effectively, not how to build them. This distinction proves crucial for time-constrained business professionals who need results quickly.

Modules cover real business scenarios familiar to Greek and Cyprus professionals rather than abstract examples. Case studies reference local market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and business practices. This contextualization increases relevance and accelerates adoption compared to courses designed for global audiences without regional specificity.

Who Benefits From This Course

The target audience extends well beyond technology professionals to include entrepreneurs building or scaling businesses, marketing professionals creating content and campaigns, sales teams improving customer communication, consultants advising clients on digital transformation, accountants and lawyers exploring AI for practice management, real estate professionals using AI for market analysis, and small business owners seeking operational efficiency.

The accessibility approach reflects recognition that AI literacy represents essential business skill rather than specialized technical knowledge. As AI tools become user-friendly through interfaces like ChatGPT, Claude, and industry-specific applications, the barrier to adoption shifts from technical capability to understanding practical applications, limitations, and business integration strategies.

Why Timing Matters for Early Adopters

The course launches as AI adoption accelerates globally but remains relatively early in Greek and Cyprus markets. According to European Commission data, Greece ranks below EU average in digital technology adoption by businesses. This creates opportunity for early adopters to gain competitive advantage before AI integration becomes standard practice.

The timing capitalizes on growing awareness of AI's business impact following ChatGPT's mainstream breakthrough in 2023-2024. Business professionals recognize AI matters but often lack clear guidance on practical implementation. The course provides structured path from awareness to application, bridging the gap between knowing AI is important and successfully deploying it for business advantage.

Course Details and Access

AI Mastery for the New Economy delivers through structured online format accessible to professionals across Greece, Cyprus, and Greek diaspora communities globally. The Greek-language instruction, business-focused curriculum, and practical application emphasis distinguish it from existing academic programs and technical courses.

The course includes 13 video lessons covering approximately 2 hours of focused content, designed for completion at the learner's own pace. Topics range from AI fundamentals and ChatGPT basics to advanced prompt engineering and business automation using platforms like Make.com.

For professionals who have delayed AI adoption due to language barriers, technical prerequisites, or lack of business-relevant training, this course provides accessible entry point. The combination of native language delivery, business context, and practical focus creates learning experience not previously available to Greek and Cyprus professional communities.

Enrollment and complete course details are available at giannisandreou.com/courses/ai-mastery-gia-ti-nea-oikonomia.

AI Mastery for the New Economy represents meaningful development in AI education accessibility for Greek and Cyprus professionals. By addressing the specific needs of business professionals rather than technical specialists, delivering content in native language, and focusing on practical application over academic theory, the course fills gap that existing education options consistently missed.

For the thousands of Greek and Cyprus business professionals who recognize AI's importance but found existing education inaccessible or irrelevant, this provides the practical training needed to compete in increasingly AI-enabled business environment. The first-mover advantage belongs to professionals who adopt AI tools effectively before competitors, making early enrollment particularly valuable.