Santander, in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, announced the implementation of courses for merchants and entrepreneurs, or those who lead micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, and Hidalgo.
The “Boost Your MSME: Training for the Future” program will include key topics on business administration, finance, marketing, digitalization, leadership, and sustainability.
The courses will be online and completely free. With this initiative, Santander and the Ministry of Economy hope to train 5,500 people in the first phase, and the goal is to provide 60,000 scholarships through the Santander Open Academy platform.
Small and medium-sized businesses, known as MSMEs, are the backbone of economies and represent one of the main drivers of innovation and economic growth in countries. In Mexico, they represent 99.8 percent of the total and employ between one and 250 employees.
The course, completely free, is aimed at individuals over 18 years of age who reside in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, or Hidalgo, as well as public officials from the Ministry of Economy, interested in developing or strengthening their business skills, regardless of their educational level or professional experience.
Course Topics:
Basic Business
Professional English
Productivity
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
How to Register for the Course
Interested individuals can register from June 10 to July 21, 2025, through the Santander Open Academy website. The selection process will be conducted through working groups comprised of representatives from the Ministry of Economy, the Sedecos (Ministry of Education) of each state, and Santander Universities.
The program is aimed at individuals over 18 years of age, with no age limit, who hold management positions or perform decision-making roles.
The managers will evaluate the applicants’ profiles to ensure a transparent selection aligned with the program’s objectives. The results will be announced on July 23, 2025, and those selected will receive an email notifying them. They will have 20 calendar days to confirm their acceptance.
The course lasts three months and is offered through the Coursera platform, starting July 23, 2025.
Source: telediario
