Are You Looking for Free Online Courses with Certificates? Then Check Out the Opportunities from Santander, Which Has Openings for Brazilians Who Want to Study at Foreign Universities
The Becas Santander program, which funds scholarships for free online courses with certificates at foreign universities, has opened applications for different types of short-term training, which will be conducted in partnership with MIT and the universities of Pennsylvania and Chicago. There are several free courses on digital business, machine learning, marketing, languages, and entrepreneurship. It is worth noting that all opportunities from the Santander program come with completion certificates.
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Organized by the University of Pennsylvania, the free courses will last only five weeks. Classes will be offered in an online format with asynchronous and synchronous activities and a weekly workload of 8 to 10 hours. To enroll, it is necessary to access the program’s website from Santander, in partnership with foreign universities and MIT, by November 23.
The free courses are aimed at preparing students for the job market, including cover letters, essay writing, networking skills, career planning, and interview preparation.
Upon registering, students can choose from the following free courses:
- English for Professional Development
- English for Business and Entrepreneurship
- English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
It is important to note that a minimum knowledge of English at the B1 level is required.
Explore Free Courses from Santander at the University of Chicago
The Santander Technologies program includes free online courses focused on new management models and technologies. The training is aimed at problem-solving and handling tools to create impactful actions.
The free courses from Santander will last seven weeks, with six weeks dedicated to studies and one for handing in assignments, requiring a workload of five to eight hours per week.
Applications for the University of Chicago will be open until December 15. The program will begin on February 22 of next year and will extend until April 22 of the same year. Courses offered to candidates include:
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Managers
- Creating and Managing Resilient Teams
- Fintechs
- Digital Marketing
To register for these free courses from Santander in partnership with MIT, you need to access another link.
Step by Step on How to Apply for Santander Opportunities
Applying for the courses is simple; just access the links highlighted in red above, where all the necessary information about the courses and the program requirements can be found, and finally, you must select the “apply” box.
The following information will be required: Full Name, country of residence, date of birth, Email, and password. After filling in the information, you will need to validate your email to complete the registration.
