Ready for a career glow-up?

Santander Open Academy gives you free access to learning to boost your career. Explore hundreds of courses on everything from AI to leadership to sustainability - giving you the skills you need to succeed in today’s world.

Plus a range of programmes and prize draws! Check out what's on offer below – then sign up to get started.

Unlocking your potential. It Starts Here.

Enrol now in our newest programmes!

 

Skills for Work Full Access - Coursera

Get ready to boost your professional future with a 100% online and free program that gives you one-year access to over 17,000 Coursera catalog contents with personalised learning paths in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Soft Skills, and the most in-demand Professional Certifications.

Apply for one of 15,000 spots, choose what to learn, and build your own path to new professional and digital opportunities.

    

British Council English online 2026

Do you want to improve your English and increase your employability?

Banco Santander and the British Council are launching 10,000 free places to learn online, from home and at your own pace for 8 weeks.

📈 And if you are among the 1,500 with the best performance, you will gain an extra 20 weeks of training with live online classes with specialized teachers.

 

USA Summer Experience - Penn 2026

If you want to spend three weeks this summer learning English in the United States, Banco Santander, in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania, offers 90 places to enjoy a unique linguistic and cultural immersion experience.

Flights, accommodation and meals included. 

Apply now!

HOW IT WORKS

Discover a world of opportunity with Santander Open Academy - a global learning platform offering free access to hundreds of courses, scholarships, and career-boosting resources. Whether you're looking to upskill, switch careers, or explore new interests, this is your space to grow.

About us

Transforming lives through training and professional development

Santander Open Academy is Santander's non-profit initiative that will help you obtain the training you need to access better professional opportunities.

Unlocking Your Potential

Sign up now to join our platform and embark on a journey of learning and career growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Santander Open Academy is your gateway to mastering essential life and professional skills. Our platform offers curated learning experiences led by industry experts, designed to help you level up in communication, time management, AI, tools and more. 

 

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.