Free learning. Real opportunity.
Santander Open Academy is a free online learning platform helping you build today’s most in demand skills - from digital and leadership to languages and communication.
Learn at your own pace, earn certificates and access career-enhancing opportunities.
Open to everyone aged 16+. No need to be a Santander customer.
Excel - From basics to intermediate
Through this course, you will develop essential Excel skills from basic to intermediate level, enabling you to confidently use the functionality required for data management and data analysis tasks.
You will learn how to use Excel effectively in your day-to-day work, including key formulas and functions to perform calculations efficiently and the creation of dynamic tables to manage and analyse large volumes of data.
High-Performance Leadership: Lessons from Formula 1®
Inspired by the high-speed world of Formula 1®, learn to lead under pressure, manage time like a pro and stay ahead of the competition.
This course is designed to provide you with the tools to develop your skills in time management, teamwork, and decision-making, so you can hit the ground running at work.
High-Performance Mindset: Focus, Confidence and Career Success
Develop the mental edge that drives exceptional performance in your professional and personal life.
This practical course teaches you science-backed techniques for improved focus, confidence, and resilience. Learn to master self-talk, visualisation, and emotional intelligence through actionable exercises that create immediate impact and sustainable growth.
What can you learn from one of the world’s most elite sporting stages?
We're offering 2 UK winners (and their guests) the opportunity to attend the FORMULA 1® PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026 at Silverstone.
Prize includes race access, behind the scenes learning experience, accommodation and transfers to the circuit.
Apply by 28 May 2026. T&Cs apply.
Español Online 2026
If you want to learn Spanish, apply for one of the 1,000 places we have up for grabs.
Through OPEN MUNDO, an online language platform, you can learn and practice from day one with native speaking teachers.
Apply by 25 May 2026.
Business for All 2026 - Harvard Business Impact
Taught by internationally renowned experts apply for one of 5000 places available on the Business for All 2026 taught by Harvard Business Impact.
There are two courses available, Business Fundamentals, which will help you master the essentials of marketing, finance, negotiation, and customer management, and Managing Yourself, which will enable you to improve your decision-making, time management, and influence.
Santander’s commitment to education, employability and entrepreneurship
For 30 years, Santander has invested in widening access to education, developing job skills and supporting entrepreneurship - because strong skills and opportunity help individuals and communities thrive. Through partnerships with universities and organisations worldwide, we’ve helped people build confidence, grow careers and launch new ventures.
Santander Open Academy is completely free! Enjoy unlimited access to all our on-demand courses without any cost.
After signing up, you get unlimited access to all our on-demand courses as well as the opportunity to apply for one of our exclusive courses developed in partnership with prestigious universities and institutions from across the world.