Santander Group and Coursera jointly support development in the job market – 50,000 people will benefit from free online training
Participants in the program will gain one-year access to over 80 courses developing the most sought-after professional skills. Registration on the Santander Open Academy platform is open until December 9, 2025.
Santander Group has partnered with the global educational platform Coursera to offer 50,000 interested individuals from 13 countries around the world free access to courses as part of Santander Skills for Work. The initiative aims to increase employment opportunities and accelerate career development by building key competencies.
Program participants will receive a free, one-year access to over 80 courses prepared by universities and experts. The training programs focus on the most in-demand skills today, such as leadership, innovation, data-driven decision-making, marketing, artificial intelligence, and foreign languages. The courses also include practical exercises.
Applications can be submitted until December 9 via the Santander Open Academy platform — a global educational initiative by the bank, offering fully funded courses, free educational materials, and financial awards at renowned universities and educational institutions. Participants will be able to complete any number of courses at their own pace throughout the year on the Coursera platform, and will receive a certificate upon completing each course. Importantly, a university degree or being a Santander Bank client is not required.
The job market is undergoing a profound transformation, bringing new opportunities for reskilling and requiring continuous competence development,
With such initiatives, we want to ensure alignment between the new needs of the market and the talents that can meet them
People around the world want to acquire the skills that today’s job market demands.
Through our collaboration with Santander Bank, we provide access to high-quality online training in key areas such as artificial intelligence, leadership, and languages. By equipping thousands of people with in-demand skills, we help them open new career paths and strengthen their position in the job market amid dynamic technological changes.
According to the Tomorrow’s Skills report prepared by Santander Group, based on a survey of 15,000 people in 15 countries, as many as 8 out of 10 respondents feel the need to further develop their skills. This confirms the growing importance of lifelong learning, and online educational platforms are becoming an increasingly popular choice.
Applications for the program can be submitted at: https://app.santanderopenacademy.com/pl/program/skills-for-work-2nd-call
