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Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program 2025. This program is a collaboration between Standard Chartered Bank and Strathmore University to encourage more women to pursue careers in cybersecurity. It provides mentorship, technical training, and soft skills development over a four-month period, starting in October 2024.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the AMEL Institute Summer 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the Value Creation Challenge 5 Incubation Program 2025. The Value Creation Challenge 5 (VCC 5) is a nationwide incubation program of Eight2Five Innovation Hub powered by Old Mutual, in partnership with British Council, British Embassy, ZADT, SNV, Swiss Embassy, Delta Corporation, and the Embassy of Sweden.
Date Posted: 22 May, 2025
Microsoft invites applications for its SMME Capacity Building Programme (SCBP) 2025. This opportunity is open to black-owned businesses based in South Africa.
Date Posted: 22 May, 2025
ITF-NECA Technical Skills Development Programme in collaboration with Nigerian Breweries invites applications for the 9-month Technical Skills Development Programme
Date Posted: 22 May, 2025
The Odysseus Academic Network is now accepting refugee applications to join the 25th edition of its Summer School on European Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy in Brussels from 30 June to 11 July 2025. The program offers participants a rich overview of EU immigration and asylum law, blending theory with practical insights, and encourages class discussions around recent legal and political developments.
Date Posted: 21 May, 2025
Are you ready to shake up the insurance sector and build products that actually serve the people who need them most? The National Insurance Commission (NIC), in collaboration with the UNDP Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (IRFF), presents the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge for Ghana (3IC) - a nationwide call to disrupt, innovate, and drive real impact in underserved markets.
Date Posted: 21 May, 2025
The GHC Africa Leadership Accelerator is a 9-month, hybrid program designed to strengthen the leadership and management skills of early to mid-career health professionals ages 21-35, working across Sub-Saharan Africa. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Youth Action Labs & Social Justice Academy. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 May, 2025
Applications are open for RAIN 2025 Scholarship Programs. This is your chance to advance your career in robotics and AI with scholarships from Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN).
Date Posted: 17 May, 2025
NerdzFactory TechTalk is a monthly virtual series designed to provide actionable insights on tech, innovation, and digital growth.
Date Posted: 17 May, 2025
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) invites you to apply for the Youth Capacity Enhancement Programme on Climate Mobility 2025-2026: Accelerating Youth-Led Action in Addressing Climate Mobility in Africa.
Date Posted: 16 May, 2025
S+T+ARTS Afropean Intelligence (#AI) opens a call for artists to support 10 artistic residencies in Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Date Posted: 16 May, 2025
The Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) brings together bold and principled leaders who are committed to facing critical challenges and interested in exploring lessons learned during the administrations of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson. This programme seeks people who have the desire and capacity to build upon their strengths to improve people's lives.
Date Posted: 16 May, 2025
YDC is pleased to receive applications from young leaders active in the Youth Democracy Cohort members to participate in the OGP Global Summit 2025.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Startupbootcamp X Meta Llama Design Drive 2025. This is a hands-on accelerator for startups in MENA to build and deploy Llama-powered Al agents that solve real-world problems in healthcare, education, tourism, public services, economic development, and more - with direct support from Meta.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 GrowthAfrica Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESO) Uplift Program. This program is designed to equip 45 Entrepreneur Support Organizations by providing them
with the necessary tools to develop effective and impactful programs to support impact enterprises over the next four years.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2025
Join and follow EYEN's flagship event, the fourth and biggest yet European Youth Energy Forum (EYEF), taking place in October 2025 in Italy! This year, they are excited to announce their collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) as agenda co-hosts.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Google EMEA Legal Summer Institute (LSI) 2025. The EMEA Legal Summer Institute (LSI) is a unique experience where law school students spend time interning with one of Google's partner law firms and gain experience of what it is like to work in private practice. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 May, 2025
Are you ready to build the next Binance, NVIDIA, or Moderna? Do you see yourself as the next CZ, Jensen Huang, or Bob Langer? Do you dream of building world-changing solutions but feel the weight of the journey ahead? You don't have to do it alone.
Date Posted: 14 May, 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.