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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 being accepted for the BMW Group South Africa Graduate Programme for Young South African Graduates. For more information and to apply, interested candidates are encouraged to click here.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2025
You work as a journalist? Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 HumAngle Fellowship on Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons. Interested candidates are urged to visit here for further information and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2025
The TCKZone Youth Employability & Empowerment Fellowship (TYEEF) 2025 is now accepting applications. To apply and find out more about this opportunity, interested candidates are encouraged to visit here.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2025
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Node Nigeria Internship 2026 is now accepting applications. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, interested applicants are encouraged to visit here.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2025
The ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2025
The CERN Theoretical Physicist 2025 application process is now open. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2025
Applications for the SAP Young Professionals Program 2025/2026 are being accepted at this time. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 06 Oct, 2025
Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Dalai Lama Fellows program. Interested candidates are urged to visit here for further information and to apply.
Date Posted: 06 Oct, 2025
The AFR100 Land Accelerator Africa Project 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 06 Oct, 2025
The 2026 Verizon Public Policy Summer Internship is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 04 Oct, 2025
The European Society of Hypertension Summer School 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 03 Oct, 2025
The UNU MERIT-Emerging Technologies and Human Rights Online 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 02 Oct, 2025
The University of British Columbia Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program 2025/2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 01 Oct, 2025
The Ashoka Social Intrapreneurship for Innovation in Health Course Program 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 01 Oct, 2025
The FAWE/Mastercard Technical and Vocational Education and Training Bursary Program 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2025
For the Schools Triathlon Young Leaders 2025, applications are now being accepted. Candidates are urged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 29 Sep, 2025
The Wellington Doctoral Scholarships are presently accepting applications.
Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 29 Sep, 2025
The International Water Management Institute Internship Program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 29 Sep, 2025
Applications for the 2025–2026 British Embassy Paris Internship are now being accepted. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 27 Sep, 2025
The Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Trainee Program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 27 Sep, 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.