Santander Open Academy

Santander Open Academy is Banco Santander's non-profit initiative that helps you obtain training in the professional skills you need to improve your employability and your future. Our global platform offers anyone access to 100% free courses, free quality content and scholarships from leading universities and institutions.

The training you need to keep growing

Programs promoted by Banco Santander

Discover our learning offer, with more than 1,000 courses, content and scholarships per year, which are continually updated. You will earn credentials and certificates to achieve your goals.

Collaborating Institution Programs

The universities and institutions with which we collaborate also upload their own programs, aimed at their communities.

Open to everyone

To start learning, you just need to be over 16 years old and register. We believe in you and we want to help you succeed, whether you are a bank customer or not.

Testimonials

Norina Plank

Project Lead at MercedesPay

Santander | Digital Business

The portfolio of courses on offer is very well selected, they're of high quality and inspiring. Browsing through the offer can even generate new inspiration on what to learn next.

Carlos Madoery

Industrial engineer and entrepreneur

Santander | Business for All

During my career, I realized that the lack of soft skills, like communication skills, cause problems in companies. These courses are becoming increasingly important to stand out as a professional.

27 years supporting society to build a better future for all

At Banco Santander we launched a pioneering initiative to support education, employability and entrepreneurship. Santander Open Academy is part of this initiative and contributes to making the bank's mission of helping people and companies progress a reality.

+ 27 years of support

to education, employability and entrepreneurship

+ 2.200 mm

of euros invested in the progress of our users

+ 1 million

people and businesses helped

+ 1,300 universities

collaborating institutions and organisations from 25 countries

Improving the world

We have been recognized as one of the companies that are contributing the most to improving the world, according to Fortune's 'Change the World' 2023 list, which recognizes the 50 companies that help to solve some of the most important challenges of society every year. We are the first bank in the ranking and it is thanks to our support for education, employability, and entrepreneurship.

FAQs

What is Santander Open Academy

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, resilience, time management, teamwork, and more. Dive into our categories: Digital, Leadership, and Net-Zero, to unlock your full potential.

How much does Santander Open Academy cost?

Santander Open Academy is completely free! Enjoy unlimited access to all our Tracks, Sprints, and Steps without any cost. Learn about Digital transformation, enhance your Leadership skills, or contribute to a sustainable future with our Net-Zero content.

What is included after I sign up?

After signing up, you get unlimited access to all Tracks, Sprints, and Steps in our Digital, Leadership, and Net-Zero categories, along with downloadable resources and exclusive content updates.

What are the modes of learning?

Santander Open Academy offers three modes of learning: Tracks: Deep dive into a subject with our longer format learning. Get in-depth knowledge and become a pro in no time. Sprints: Binge-watch your way through curated Steps led by the best of the best. Steps: Quick, expert-delivered videos on individual topics. Learn what you need, fast and straight to the point.