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Banco Santander and Google launch a free course on artificial intelligence
Santander Bank and Google have reached an agreement to offer a free course on artificial intelligence to anyone over the age of 18 worldwide.
The course, Santander | Google: Artificial Intelligence and Productivityis launched today on the Santander Open Academy platform, available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. It offers an overview of the potential of AI at home and at work. This course seeks to help participants increase their productivity, learn the basics and develop the skills to automate tasks, come up with ideas and solve problems more efficiently.
According to Rafael Hernández, global head of universities at Santander, “There is absolutely no doubt that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our daily lives, especially in the workplace and in the creation of new opportunities and job roles. This course provides valuable tools to enhance work skills and generate greater competitiveness and seamless adaptation to current and future labor market demands.”
“We are very happy to collaborate with Banco Santander to offer this free AI course open to everyone, everywhere,” said Covadonga Soto, head of marketing for Spain and Portugal at Google. “This partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to leveling the playing field in AI education and giving people the skills they need to thrive in the digital age. We believe that only by making AI knowledge and skills accessible to all can we unlock new opportunities for personal and professional growth.”
Course content
The course, offered by Banco Santander and Google, is designed for everyone, regardless of experience. It is delivered using simple and direct explanations to help understand the key concepts of AI and its growing influence on the world of work. Participants will learn these skills:
- Artificial Intelligence Basics: They will understand the fundamental principles of AI and how it is transforming countless industries.
- Practical AI Apps: They will learn how to use AI tools like Google’s Gemini to maximize productivity in their daily tasks.
- Effective commands: they will develop the ability to give clear and precise commands to make the most of artificial intelligence tools.
This course is a unique opportunity for professionals from all industries to find their way with AI and gain the practical skills to unlock their potential at work. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate to validate their new skills.
Santander and its support for education, employability and entrepreneurship
Banco Santander has been a pioneer in education, employability and entrepreneurship for over 27 years, standing out among global financial institutions. Santander has distributed over €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 to top universities and institutions around the world. We were also included in Fortune magazine’s 2023 “Change the World” list as one of the biggest contributors to making the world a better place (www.santander.com/universidades).