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Applications are now open for the United Nations-Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea. Interested applicants can apply here.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Are you a young female entrepreneur,with essential entrepreneurial and managerial skills? Apply now for the SERA BY WEMA Transforming Nigeria Youth Cohorts 3 Program.
Date Posted: 18 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the StitchCrew Vesting Women Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Aug, 2025
Are you an enterprise providing Care or Climate Solutions in Asia-Pacific? Apply now for the UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator 2025.
Date Posted: 18 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program 2025. Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness is a three-month learning program designed to significantly advance the functional security of nonprofits while building cybersecurity leadership, management, and confidence for nonprofit staff.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 British Academy International Writing Workshops. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK Event. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2025
Launching your Startup in Miami? Apply now for the Scale2Miami & Mana Tech Accelerator 2025 for a funding opportunity of up to $300,000 for your MVP-stage startup.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Stigler Centre Journalists in Residence Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the phase 6 of the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Democratic Alliance (DA) Young Leaders Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2025
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35? Do you want to create policies that can make a change? Apply for the ACET Youth Policy Lab 2025.
Date Posted: 13 Aug, 2025
The Pivot Challenge is not your typical training program. It's a digital transformation movement tailored to Nigeria's most resilient entrepreneurs, the traders, the manufacturers, and the dreamers. Whether you sell fabrics in Ariaria or manage a furniture workshop in Enugu, they are here to help you grow.
Date Posted: 13 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Youth Forum. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Leading St. Louis Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Aug, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the second cohort of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. Apply by November 2025!
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2025
Through the Conservation Guest Scholars Program, Getty provides opportunities for established scholars or professionals who have attained distinction in the cultural heritage conservation field.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) mentorship program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 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.