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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.
The Nigerian AI Collective is pleased to invite applications from civil society organisations (CSOs) across Nigeria for a six-month engagement to strengthen AI capacity, enhance advocacy competence, and foster accountability in the evolving AI ecosystem.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the East Africa Law Society (EALS) Training for Public Interest Lawyers on Digital Rights. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the African Union (AU) Media Fellowship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 DIAGEO Learning For Life Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Hindu Kush Himalaya - Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the CorpsAfrica Volunteers Program 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the ZuluLand Innovators Hackathon 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2025
Are you a changemaker developing innovative solutions that increase access to essential health services or improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, or Brazil? Reckitt Catalyst wants to partner with you!
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Prince Claus Building Beyond Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Carnegie Mellon University Africa Bridge Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2025
Are you a girl between the ages of 17 and 25, passionate about technology, leadership, and social change? Do you dream of becoming a coder, innovator, or digital entrepreneur? The African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) is back — and we’re looking for YOU!
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 International Press Institute (IPI) Local News Accelerator. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Call for Youth Delegation to the World Forum for Democracy. The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. The theme of the 2025 edition of the World Forum for Democracy is “Democracy at risk: how can we revive it?”
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 African Leadership Academy. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2025
Earth Journalism Network is hosting a virtual media workshop in late August-September for business and finance journalists in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Thailand seeking to strengthen their climate-focused reporting on environmental accountability, financial and industry solutions and informing public demand for change in Asia's business sector.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Gen F Entrepreneur in Residence Studio. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship Programme 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the SVRI Forum Young Professionals Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2025
Applications are open to join the Grand Challenges Canada Investment Committee 2025. The Grand Challenges Canada (GCC), one of the largest impact-first investors in the world, is currently searching for outstanding candidates to join its Investment Committee.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2025
Are you an entrepreneur in Lesotho with a creative spark and a drive to grow your business? Apply now for the Spark Studio - Sebopi UniPod Creative Program 2025.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 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.