● The free Santander Digital Immersion program offers 36,000 places with tracks in Skills of the Future, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analysis. ● The 350 best-performing participants will be selected for an advanced immersion program lasting 16 weeks, focused on in-depth technical knowledge and practical experience.
Santander, in partnership with Alura + FIAP Para Empresas, is offering 36,000 scholarships for training programs in 2026. Aimed at professionals and students who want to advance in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence, the programs offer technical and behavioral skills training, as well as specializations in product management, data analysis, and applied AI. With durations ranging from 8 to 16 weeks, the content is designed to accelerate qualification and increase the employability of participants.
With a certificate of participation, the courses encourage the development of essential skills for working in digital environments, such as assertive communication, public speaking, agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban), open innovation, digital marketing, startup philosophy, and data analysis. In the technical field, participants will have contact with Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, machine learning and AI governance, and advanced prompt engineering techniques.
Beyond technical skills, the programs also strengthen behavioral skills considered critical by the market, including systems thinking, adaptive leadership, AI-assisted negotiation, and data-driven decision making. “Offering free training in artificial intelligence and data analysis has a direct impact on employability, stimulates innovation, and strengthens the country's competitiveness. This action synthesizes our mission to democratize access to essential knowledge for the technology market,” highlights Carolina Learth, senior head of education platforms at Santander Brazil.
The program is organized into weekly modules that combine recorded classes, practical exercises, theoretical content, and live sessions for in-depth exploration of the topics. Key differentiators include the use of tools such as ChatGPT, Google AI Studio, Gemini, Maritaca AI, LangChain, Hugging Face, and Copilot, as well as the development of real-world projects and market-oriented portfolios.
The Santander Digital Immersion program caters to professionals seeking to update their skills amidst digital transformation, as well as beginner programming students and specialists who wish to advance in creating AI solutions. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate and extended access to the Alura platform for continued studies.
According to Tavane Gurdos, general director of Alura + FIAP Para Empresas, “the program is a gateway to digital training and working in the technology market. It's a chance to get to know different areas up close, as well as deepen technical knowledge and develop new skills, preparing professionals for a market with opportunities that is constantly transforming.”
With this initiative, the institutions reinforce their commitment to education, innovation, and the training of talent prepared for the technological challenges of the future.
Timeline of the steps
The program begins with a leveling track, aimed at equalizing participants' knowledge and preparing them for the next phase, which will select 35,000 participants based on their performance in an online theoretical test. In the final phase, 350 qualified participants advance to an immersion program in their chosen field.
Benefits
After completing the program, participants retain access to the Alura platform for another six months, allowing them to explore over 2,000 courses available in various technology fields. In addition, they also gain access to the Talent Lab, a FIAP space dedicated to boosting professional success through enriching experiences, psycho-pedagogical and career guidance, and strategic connections with the job market.
Note: “Santander Digital Immersion” Registration: here link, until 03/29/2026
Investment: free
About Alura + FIAP for Companies
Alura + FIAP Para Empresas offers corporate solutions within the Alun Group, the largest technology education ecosystem in Brazil, uniting Alura, FIAP, PM3, and StartSe. It acts as a strategic partner for companies in training and developing people in technology, aiming to prepare teams for the main market demands and the digital transformation of organizations. With a platform of over 2,000 online courses, learning management tools, customized programs, and certification courses (offered by FIAP, with the highest possible rating from the MEC), Alura Para Empresas empowers individuals from all career paths and companies of all sizes and sectors to accelerate results. More than 9,000 organizations have already adopted Alura Para Empresas' corporate education solutions, including F1rst, TOTVS, and Thoughtworks.
Santander and its support for Education
Santander has already impacted the lives of more than 1.5 million people through free programs carried out in partnership with 1,200 universities in 26 countries. Over 27 years, this solid commitment has allocated more than €2.3 billion to education initiatives, with the prospect of investing a further €400 million by 2026. In 2023 alone, €105 million was invested, supporting more than 498,000 people and companies. In Brazil in 2023, more than 184,000 courses, scholarships, and mentorships were delivered. This delivery is carried out through the global platforms Santander Open Academy, which offers free courses, content, and scholarships, and Santander X, an initiative to support entrepreneurship, which provides access to national and international mentorships, global challenges, and awards with financial incentives, as well as access to investors, international visibility, and networking. Due to its strong performance in education, Santander was recognized in 2023 by Fortune magazine as one of the companies that contributes most to making the world a better place, according to the 'Change the World' list.
