
Santander Open Academy – Opportunities for Students
New Year, new goals, and new opportunities with Santander Open Academy! This summer, you could spend three weeks in the USA improving your English at the University of Pennsylvania. You can also explore a range of free online training courses currently available on the platform.
Programmes with a selection process and limited places
Santander | USA Summer Experience 2025 – PENN
This three-week in-person training programme not only supports English language learning but also fosters personal development through courses in communication, innovation, sustainability, leadership, and more. Enjoy fully funded flights, accommodation in university halls, and inspiring lectures from distinguished PENN faculty. Gain valuable skills and receive a certificate of participation while experiencing life in the United States.
To apply, you must:
- Be aged between 18 and 30 at the time of application
- Reside in Poland or one of the 13 eligible countries listed on the programme website
- Have an English proficiency level between B1 and C1
- Be available to travel to the USA from 14 July to 1 August 2025
Please note: Some candidates, depending on nationality, may need to apply for an F-1 visa. Only selected participants (Stage III) will receive information for visa application. The programme does not cover the visa process or related costs.
Apply for one of 90 places by 10 March 2025: https://app.santanderopenacademy.com/pl/program/usa-summer-experience-2025-penn
Santander | Skills for Work – Coursera
Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your professional skills for free. Choose from five learning tracks – including ESG, cybersecurity, marketing, and soft skills – and access Coursera courses for an entire year. The training is 100% online.
Apply for one of 10,000 places by 19 March 2025: https://www.santanderopenacademy.com/pl/sites/coursera.html
Instant-access courses – no selection or participant limit
Register on the Santander Open Academy platform and start learning immediately. Choose from a wide range of courses including English, Excel, Power BI, Python, artificial intelligence (AI), project management, critical and strategic thinking, effective communication, leadership, and wellbeing. All courses are 100% online and self-paced. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate confirming your acquired skills.
Browse courses here:
https://www.santanderopenacademy.com/pl/courses-quick-access.html
Top 3 Recommended Courses:
- Santander | Excel – Beginner to Advanced
Improve your Excel skills from basic to intermediate. Learn essential formulas and functions, and how to create dynamic tables for efficient data management and analysis.
Start the course - Santander | Introduction to ChatGPT
Explore the world of artificial intelligence and learn how to use ChatGPT in your daily life and work. Discover how language models function and how to apply them for content creation, task automation, and more.
Start the course - Santander | Leadership
Uncover your leadership potential and develop key skills and strategies for managing teams effectively. This course focuses on personal development and practical leadership tools to help build your confidence.
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Who can apply?
- Anyone aged 16+ for instant-access courses
- Anyone aged 18–30 for limited-placement programmes (see USA Summer Experience criteria above)
- No affiliation with Santander Bank is required
If you have any questions, please contact: santander.universidades@santander.pl
https://www.santanderopenacademy.com/pl/courses/chatgpt.html