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.
UNESCO and IEEE Entrepreneurship are launching a new entrepreneurship bootcamp in engineering for sustainable development. It is a 5-day intensive bootcamp for early-career engineers in Luanda, Angola from 9 to 13 September 2024. Prospective applicants from Africa who are interested in learning entrepreneurial skills to market their scientific inventions are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this enriching experience.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Airbus Scholarship to Attend One Young World Summit 2024. This opportunity is fully-funded. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the PowerUp Program. The PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program empowers young Nigerians by providing them with the necessary tools and support to excel as entrepreneurs.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
The We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is excited to announce the call for applications for the 2024 Youth To The Front Fund: “The Creatives” Frontliners. This initiative aims to uplift, support, and fund artists and creative collectives who harness the power of creativity to drive change and inspire hope.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for international development? Are you interested in a three-year assignment at a dynamic, innovative, multi-cultural organization where you can help create a world free of poverty on a livable planet? If so, we invite you to explore the Junior Professional Associates (JPA) program.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2024
UNHCR is looking for talented, motivated and passionate individuals – like you – from around the world who bring knowledge, innovative thinking and different ideas to enhance their capacity to support people forced to flee. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Global Environment Facility Internship Program. A GEF internship offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the GEF and contribute to its mission for the global environment.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the BIND Open Innovation & Acceleration Program 2024. The BIND Open Innovation and Acceleration Program connects dynamic startup teams with well-established companies, to provide external solutions for their internal digital transformation challenges while promoting the development of commercial skills and encouraging the immersion of startups in the local ecosystem, catalyzing new business opportunities.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2024
Applications are invited for the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) Diversity Scholarships for UKCSJ24. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2024
The European Union Blue Book Traineeships Program 2025, also known as the EU Traineeships Program, is an opportunity for young professionals to gain hands-on experience in the workings of the European Union. Applications are now open for this opportunity. Click here to learn more about it and apply.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
The ALAT by Wema Summer Internship programme is a month-long internship programme put together by Wema Bank to empower teenagers between the age of 15-18 with skills and knowledge needed to experience and explore the professional workplace at the early stage. Applications are now open for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship 2025-2026. The Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship is a 12-month, NIH-supported, mentored training in global health research designed to address health inequities and improve population health. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the WomenLeaders India Fellowship 2024-2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Woodrow Wilson International Center Fellowship Program 2025- 2026. Through an international competition, the Center offers 9-month residential fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Civicus Civic Space Research Internship 2024. The role aims to support the strengthening of the CIVICUS Monitor's global research collaboration, in particular, to support the implementation of the Monitor's civic space incident tool.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the ImpactAl Scholarship to Attend One Young World Summit 2024. The scholarship will shine a light on five incredible young leaders who have spearheaded initiatives and advocacy campaigns to create positive social/environmental impact and would benefit from integrating generative Al to turbocharge their reach.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Ingressive For Good (14G) 2024 Marketing Scholarship for African Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
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.