Banco Santander and Google have reached an agreement to offer free artificial intelligence (AI) training for individuals over 18 years old from any country.
The “Santander | Google: Artificial Intelligence and Productivity” course, which debuts on the Santander Open Academy platform in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, will allow users to harness the potential of this technology to apply it in both their professional and personal lives. Improving productivity, acquiring basic knowledge, and developing the skills necessary to automate tasks, generate ideas, and solve problems more efficiently will be some of the outcomes achieved with this training.
For Rafael Hernández, Deputy Global Director of Santander Universities, “there is no doubt that AI is revolutionizing our daily lives, especially work environments, with a direct impact on creating new opportunities and professional profiles. This course provides important tools to enhance professional skills, generating greater job competitiveness and effective adaptation to the demands of the current and future market.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Banco Santander to offer this free and accessible AI training to anyone, anywhere in the world,” said Cova Soto, Marketing Director of Google Spain and Portugal. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to democratizing AI education and empowering people with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age. We believe that by making AI knowledge and tools available to everyone, we can unlock new opportunities for personal and professional growth.”
Course Content
The course offered by Banco Santander and Google is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their prior technical experience. It is delivered in simple and direct language, facilitating the understanding of fundamental AI concepts and its growing influence in the work world. Participants will acquire the following skills and knowledge:
- Fundamentals of AI: Understand the basic principles of artificial intelligence and how it is transforming various sectors.
- Practical Applications of AI: Learn to use AI tools like Google’s Gemini to optimize daily work productivity.
- Creating Effective Requests: Develop the ability to generate clear and precise requests to obtain the best results from AI tools.
This course is a unique opportunity for professionals from all fields to familiarize themselves with AI and acquire practical skills to leverage its potential in their professional lives. Upon completion, users will receive a certificate that will validate the training they have received.
Santander’s Commitment to Education, Employability, and Entrepreneurship
Banco Santander has maintained a pioneering and solid commitment to education, employability, and entrepreneurship for over 27 years, distinguishing it from other financial entities worldwide. The bank has allocated more than €2.3 billion and supported over 1.5 million people and businesses through agreements with more than 1,200 universities. Through Santander Open Academy, it offers access to a wide range of skill enhancement training with 100% subsidized courses, free educational content, and scholarships with leading universities and institutions worldwide. Additionally, it has been recognized as one of the companies contributing most to making the world a better place, according to Fortune magazine’s “Change the World” list for 2023 (www.santander.com/universities).
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