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Training opportunities are skill-based programs for individuals seeking to acquire specific, practical competencies to enhance their professional qualifications. These opportunities are ideal for entrepreneurs or professionals aiming to upskill or reskill, vocational students, and anyone looking to gain certified expertise in areas like IT, healthcare, or renewable energy.
Find a curated list of updated training programs from around the world here.
Obama Foundation has opened applications for its Leaders Europe Virtual Leadership Development Program 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Obama Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Leaders United States Virtual Leadership Development Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Women@Dior & UNESCO Education and Mentorship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
The ONE Campaign is currently accepting applications for its Youth Ambassadors Programme in the UK 2026. Interested apploicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Food Banks Canada (FBC) has opened applications for its Capacity Boost Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Amref Health Africa has opened applictaions for its County Storytellers for impact Storytelling 2026. interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn about this opportunity and apply for it,
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) is currently accepting applications for its CLIFF-GRADS Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Dec, 2025
OpenAI has opened applications for its Residency Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
The Radcliffe Trust is currently accepting applications for its Heritage and Crafts Scheme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Graduate Programme 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Virtual Media Workshop on Business Engagement with Climate Change in Indonesia 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is currently accepting applications for its Africa Youth Portal and Research Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
Amnesty International Kenya is currently accepting applications for its Youth Delegate for the Global Assembly 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2025
Villgro Africa is currently accepting applications for its Eye Health Innovation Accelerator 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Join Forces & Dare (JFD) The Margaret Awards - Women in Tech and AI Innovation Opportunity 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2025
The Institute for Law & AI’s has opend applications for its Summer Research Fellowship (US) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2025
Morris Animal Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Veterinary Student Scholar Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2025
Emergence Magazine is accepting applications for the Seeds of Radical Renewal Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Dec, 2025
Generation Climate Europe (GCE) are currently accepting applications for the Young Climate Changemakers Fund for Youth Organizations 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Malawi - Youth Sounding Board (MW-YSB) 2025-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about the opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Nov, 2025
1. What Are Training Programs?
Trainings are structured programs or courses designed to enhance an individual's skills, knowledge, and competencies in a specific area. These may include workshops, internships, certification programs, or on-the-job training offered by employers or organizations.
2. Are Training Programs Free or Paid?
Training programs can be either free or paid. Some organizations and platforms, such as government programs for nonprofits, offer free, fully-funded training, while others charge a fee. There are also scholarships and grants available to help cover the costs of paid training opportunities.
3. What Are the Benefits of Participating in Training Programs?
Training programs provide numerous benefits, including skill development, career advancement, personal growth, and increased job market competitiveness. They may also offer networking opportunities, certifications, and hands-on experience that can enhance your professional profile.
4. What Types of Training Opportunities Are Available?
There are various types of training opportunities. Some popular ones include:
Workshops and Seminars: Short-term learning experiences on specific topics.
Internships and Apprenticeships: Hands-on, work-based learning.
Certifications: Programs that provide credentials upon completion.
5. What Is the Difference Between an Internship and a Training Program?
An internship is a specific type of training program that focuses on gaining work experience in a professional setting, typically over a short duration (such as a summer). On the other hand, a training program may include broader educational experiences that could be theoretical, practical, or a combination of both, and may or may not take place in a work environment.