Santander's Open Academy Offers Gratis Educational Programs to Enhance Global Employment Prospects
In a significant recognition of its contributions, Santander Open Academy has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the world's leading companies making a difference in 2023, featuring on the prestigious "Change the World" list.
The Santander Open Academy, a global educational platform offering a wide array of courses, content, and scholarships, is at the forefront of driving change and innovation. With operations spanning 11 countries, each subsidiary tailors its programmes to meet the unique needs of its communities.
The Academy's commitment to lifelong learning and adapting to future skills demands, including those related to artificial intelligence, is evident in its broad educational initiatives. While specific details about a free artificial intelligence course are not currently available, the Academy does offer free access to on-demand skills courses. Given the growing importance of AI in future employability, it is likely that AI topics will be integrated into the Academy's curriculum.
In addition to its AI-focused efforts, Santander Open Academy provides free content to help enhance job skills for users. The platform also offers details of each programme's modules, selection process, and application deadlines, making it accessible to university students and individuals aged 18 and above.
Santander Open Academy's global online platform hosts over 1,000 course and scholarship postings every year. The Academy's programmes extend beyond general education, with a focus on how technology is changing education and an Elevate program designed to meet businesses' strategic needs through training and transformation.
Santander Open Academy's dedication to education, employability, and entrepreneurship is evident in its significant investments. Over the past 28 years, the Academy has invested over 2.4 billion euros in these areas, helping over 3.7 million people and businesses.
Santander, the bank behind Santander Open Academy, is also recognised for its excellence. It is considered the best bank in the world for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
For those interested in the Academy's reports on Education, Entrepreneurship, or the five steps to digitalise your business, these are available for download on the Santander Open Academy website. The 2024 Annual Report, weighing in at 39.2 MB, and the 2024 Universities Report, at 8.5 MB, are just a few examples of the resources available.
As Santander Open Academy continues to evolve and grow, it remains committed to its mission of making a positive impact on the world, one learner at a time.
- Santander Open Academy is expanding its financial education initiatives, offering courses focused on digital banking and financial inclusion to foster learning and self-development in numerous communities.
- In its commitment to lifelong learning, Santander Open Academy is integrating online education into its curriculum, covering topics such as financial inclusion and digital banking, with a particular focus on the growing need for artificial intelligence skills in the job market.
- As part of its ongoing effort to promote education, employability, and entrepreneurship, Santander Open Academy has made its Elevate program available, which provides businesses with crucial online education and training aimed at strategic transformation, furthering financial inclusion and digital banking capabilities.
