Santander and Google launch free artificial intelligence course

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Santander and Google have reached an agreement to offer a free course on using  artificial intelligence (AI) tools in everyday work. The Santander | Google: Artificial Intelligence and Productivity course is available to any user of the Santander Open Academy platform.

The course is taught in a selected language from among English, Spanish and Portuguese. Through the training, users will learn how to improve their productivity using artificial intelligence tools. They will learn the basics of AI and its application in various tools for use at home as well as at work. Students will gain knowledge that will deepen their understanding of how to automate tasks, come up with ideas and solve problems more efficiently using AI.

There’s absolutely no doubt that AI is revolutionizing our day to day, especially at the workplace and in the creation of new job opportunities and roles. This course provides valuable tools to boost job skills and generate greater competitiveness and seamless adaptation to the current and future demands of the job market.

Rafael Hernández

Global Head of Santander Universities

Course content

The course, offered by Banco Santander and Google, has been designed for everyone, regardless of experience.  It’s delivered using straightforward and direct explanations to aid understanding of key AI concepts and its growing influence on the working world. Participants will learn these skills:

  • AI basics: They will understand the basic principles of artificial intelligence and how it’s transforming countless industries.
  • Practical AI apps: They will learn to use AI tools like Google’s Gemini to maximize productivity in their day to day.
  • Effective commands: They will develop the ability to give clear, precise commands to get the best out of AI tools.

The Santander | Google: Artificial Intelligence and Productivity course is a unique opportunity for professionals from every industry to find their feet with AI and pick up the practical skills to harness their potential at work. Upon completion, participants will get a certificate to endorse their new skills.

 

The course has unlimited number of spaces. The deadline to register on the Santander Open Academy website is 31 December. To enrol please go to:  https://www.santanderopenacademy.com/pl/.

We are very happy to partner with Banco Santander to offer this free AI course open to everyone, everywhere. This partnership showcases our shared commitment to levelling the playing field in AI education and empowering people with the skills they need to get ahead in the digital age. We believe that only by making AI knowledge and skills accessible to everyone can we unlock new opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Cova Soto

Head of Marketing for Spain and Portugal at Google

Santander and its support for education, employability and entrepreneurship

The Santander Group has been a pioneering stalwart of education, employability and entrepreneurship for over 27 years, standing out among the world’s financial institutions. Since its establishment, the bank  has deployed over EUR 2.3 billion and supported more than 1.5 million people and businesses through agreements with nearly 1,200 universities. Through the Santander Open Academy, it offers access to a wide range of fully subsidized courses and free learning content, as well as grants and scholarships for top universities and institutions all over the world. According to this year’s Fortune magazines’s ”Change the World”  list, Santander is one of the biggest contributors to making the world a better place (www.santander.com/universidades).