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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.
Apply for Cohort II of the Creator Economy Incubator, a program designed to equip you with the tools, resources, and connections to grow your craft and career.
Date Posted: 16 Jun, 2025
The Joined Up Institute is a free, funded year-long professional development programme designed to strengthen collaboration across the services that support young people in Leicester.
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2025
Residency program in Baden-Württemberg for artists from Namibia working in the fields of visual and performing arts, music/sound, design, literature and art education
Date Posted: 14 Jun, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 U.S.-Japan Council’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
The 12-months training focuses on developing political leadership skills and is open only to women leaders who hold an elected or appointed seat in a local or regional government in any of the OECD-DAC listed ODA-countries
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
Kickstart is an initiative of the International Breweries Foundation with a focus on enterprise growth and development for young entrepreneurs
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
This year the Student Energy Career Training Program is taking an exciting turn with a focus on African women interested in building their careers in the energy transition, on the African continent!
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
The Do You Fellowship is a high-impact business growth accelerator program designed for entrepreneurs who are scaling fast and aiming high.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
African Bridge Network (ABN) is excited to begin recruitment for the 2025 Cohort of the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
In 2018, the 100+ Accelerator was launched to support the achievement of the UN SDGs and exponentially fuel the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The WIN Global Leadership Accelerator is now accepting applications for its transformative programme, designed for high-potential mid-level newsroom managers (journalists and editors) from emerging, transitional, and fragile states around the world.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The 4ther Firm is proud to announce the launch of “The Funding Formula”—a FREE virtual training series designed to help changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven organizations across Africa access the funding they need to thrive.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The Goldman Sachs Returnship is designed for talented professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
The Green School Activation Programme (GSAP) is a transformative initiative aimed at promoting green education through a whole-school approach in secondary schools.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship was created to empower young leaders who are committed to addressing the urgent and deeply interconnected challenges facing women and girls today.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
Yiaga Africa, in partnership with WILAN Global and with support from GIZ, is excited to announce the ‘Young Women in Politics Organising Lab’ a leadership and organizing bootcamp designed to mobilize and support young women in politics with the skills and confidence to lead, mobilize, and campaign effectively.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
A 6-week program to support black men in business across 5 focused business streams.
Date Posted: 09 Jun, 2025
The Programme offers graduates a full rounded experience of their business including mentorship and coaching, and on the job training, all whilst earning a full salary and enjoying all the benefits of a full time employee.
Date Posted: 09 Jun, 2025
Foreign Policy for America’s NextGen Initiative works to spotlight and support diverse young leaders from across the country.
Date Posted: 07 Jun, 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.