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 open for the 2025 WIPO Global Awards for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the Tech4Eva Global Femtech Accelerator 2025. The program aims to help selected start-up companies to scale and create impact to improve women's health. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the Space Food & Beverage Accelerator 2025. The program is designed to provide critical knowledge needed in the complex CPG landscape to founders who are open and committed to learn.
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025

Are you ready to make an impact and shape the future? The Engine Room for the Future is back for 2025, and they are looking for passionate young changemakers (ages 18-30) to join this global movement! Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025

Roche is proud to partner with One Young World to launch the Roche Scholarship 2025, which will enable 4 outstanding professionals working in the NHS to participate in the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany on 3-6 November 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025

Are you interested in strengthening your positioning and resilience by enhancing gender perspectives in reporting; appealing to diverse audiences; while also ensuring a safe, professional work environment for everyone? If yes, you can apply to be part of the upcoming Media Parity Capacity Building Programme, a partnership between CFI Media Development (CFI) and Gender Links, a Southern African women’s rights organisation.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 UN Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge Tourism. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the ITLOS - Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme 2025-2026. In cooperation with the Nippon Foundation, the Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training programme on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (’UNCLOS’). Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025

Applications are now open for the European Union Youth Sounding Board Uganda 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
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Applications are open for the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2025. ETH for Development (ETH4D) provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025

Applications for the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program are OPEN! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025

Applications are ongoing for the 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship. The Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with Songhai is calling on interested young individuals to apply for the Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship. Apply now!
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the McCain Global Leaders Program 2025 Cohort. Mid to senior-career professionals from around the world are invited to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025

Are you at the beginning of your career and have what it takes to be a journalist at the BBC? Are you a person with a disability, a fluent speaker of English and any one of these World Service languages; French, Gahuza Swahili, Portuguese, Arabic, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Tamasheq, Dzarma, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Spanish, Malagasy or Dholuo? If yes, this opportunity is for you!
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025

Applications are open for the NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme 2025. The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme is an accredited seven-month rigorous virtual leadership programme for exceptional leaders and founders of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social enterprises worldwide, especially those from low and middle-income countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 Jan, 2025

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support the work and mission of the World Bank Group? Are you currently enrolled in a full-time graduate or PhD program? If so, apply for the World Bank Internship Program.
Date Posted: 13 Jan, 2025

Bachelor’s and master’s students from around the globe are invited for the Aalto Science Institute International Summer Research Programme. Experience a transformative three-month research assistantship at Aalto University and make the most of your summer in Finland!
Date Posted: 13 Jan, 2025

Looking to kickstart your career in tech? RBC Borealis is where your journey begins. The Technical Co-op Program offers students, across Canada, the chance to work on impactful, real-world business challenges and projects that push boundaries and drive innovation for BC and their 18 million clients.
Date Posted: 13 Jan, 2025

University Research Fellowships for Afghan college students and recent graduates are now available through Unisfere for sustainable development. This Fellowship aims to enhance academic research skills among Afghan youth while fostering a research culture that addresses community challenges. By equipping participants with research knowledge and tools, the fellowship supports sustainable development goals and influences decision-makers, donors, and the public toward positive change.
Date Posted: 11 Jan, 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.