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Are you an aspiring startup in the manufacturing technology sector looking to grow your business across the continent? Join the timbuktoo ManuTech bootcamp in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Kenya? If yes, apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 JournalismAI Academy for newsrooms in Sub-Saharan Africa. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Belfast Legacy Award to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 May, 2025
The Italian Junior Professional Officers Programme - also known as the JPO Programme - is a multilateral development cooperation initiative sponsored by the Government of Italy and implemented by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA).
Date Posted: 28 May, 2025
Are you a woman entrepreneur transforming healthcare in East Africa? Do you lead a high-impact health innovation that's improving lives in your community? Are you seeking a supportive environment to refine your solution, accelerate your organization's impact, deepen your understanding of the startup ecosystem, and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills? Do you value access to networks that empower and inspire female founders to reach their full potential? If yes, apply for the African Women Innovating in Healthcare (AWIIH) 2025 Cohort.
Date Posted: 28 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 CNN Academy Training Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 May, 2025
Kazan Global Youth Summit 2025 is a unique platform bringing together global experts and educators to explore key challenges and emerging trends in youth policy across education, culture, and media. It aims to identify effective strategies and best practices at the local, regional, and international levels.
Date Posted: 27 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Helsinki Education Hub (HEH) Incubation Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Google for Startups Growth Academy - Al for Gov Tech 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 May, 2025
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. The Science & Technology Pioneer awards recognize and fund talented impact entrepreneurs from around the world who are leveraging business as a force for good.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
Applications are open for the SHEshisa Women in Business Accelerator 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
UMI invites African mothers living in Africa or the diaspora for its 2025 Mentorship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2025
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
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.