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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.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Oando Foundation Green Youth Upskilling Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the Chat for Health & Al Accelerator 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2025
In line with the Government’s commitment to support youth empowerment, Kenya Power is offering exciting attachment opportunities to continuing students, to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills.
Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the PwC Forensics Trainee Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2025
Climate Tracker is now open to applications for the ninth cycle of the Climate Journalism Mentoring Program , this time focusing on coverage of the energy transition.
Date Posted: 08 Jul, 2025
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through its ICT Industry Development Bureau (IIDB), invites aspiring and early-stage startup teams from Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi to apply for STEP UP ZAMBASULTA 2025
Date Posted: 08 Jul, 2025
They are calling on the youth of Africa to join an inspiring movement, Equations Nomades, that seeks to reinvent the reappropriation of our rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Date Posted: 08 Jul, 2025
Applications are open to interested Rice Processors with experience in the field of the 5-course Rice Miller Business Training (RMBT) Program and Business Development Support (BDS)
Date Posted: 08 Jul, 2025
Invest Nova Scotia Accelerate is a milestone-based program that helps Nova Scotia start-ups get investment-ready.
Date Posted: 07 Jul, 2025
The ICYF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye in partnership with the TRT are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the ICYF International Media Training Camp 2025
Date Posted: 07 Jul, 2025
Join the AI Talent Accelerator, organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Science and Tech and proudly sponsored by Bosun Tijani Foundation.
Date Posted: 07 Jul, 2025
Standard Bank Enterprise & Supplier Development, in partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), is proud to announce the launch of the Export Readiness Programme.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2025
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) is now accepting applications for the sixth cohort of its National Security & Counterterrorism (NSCT) Fellowship.
Date Posted: 04 Jul, 2025
Apply now for the Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER) Africa co-production fellowship
Date Posted: 04 Jul, 2025
DW Akademie is inviting community champions from rural and peri-urban Uganda and Tanzania to pitch creative ideas that amplify youth and women’s voices in public life.
Date Posted: 04 Jul, 2025
The Global Youth Convention 2025, hosted by HISA – Public Policy Research Institute, is a globally recognized platform for emerging youth leaders, policy advocates, and social innovators.
Date Posted: 03 Jul, 2025
The Women’s Leadership Programme allows senior and emerging female leaders to navigate the unique leadership challenges that deter female professionals in the workplace.
Date Posted: 03 Jul, 2025
Application for the 5th Cohort of the Visa Acceleration Program - are now open!
Date Posted: 03 Jul, 2025
Join a diverse community of over 260+ Atlantic Fellows from over 60 countries worldwide dedicated to protecting the world’s aging populations from threats to brain health.
Date Posted: 01 Jul, 2025
Young Leaders Union Paris 2025 is a global initiative bringing together emerging leaders from across the world to collaborate, exchange ideas & unite under a shared mission to make the world a better, more inclusive place.
Date Posted: 01 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.