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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.
Are you interested in gaining useful experience in the field of artificial intelligence? The Vector Institute Applied Internship Program 2026 is currently accepting applications; for more information and to apply, candidates are encouraged to click here.
Date Posted: 10 Sep, 2025
Are you artistic? The Immersive Audio for Animation, Games, Film, Podcasts, and Vodcasts for Practicing Audio Professionals program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 10 Sep, 2025
The Wells Fargo Sophomore Discovery Fellowship Program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 10 Sep, 2025
Applications for the Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program are still being accepted. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, interested applicants are encouraged to click here.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2025
The GDRR World Bank Risk Data Fellows Program is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2025
Are you the founder of a startup or a SMEs? The World Bank Group GovTech Innovation Challenge is now accepting applications. Candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2025
Do you have any graduate or senior research projects that could be useful in the real world? Applications for the Obichi Pitchlab Final Year to Founder Program 2025 are still being accepted. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit here for additional information about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Sep, 2025
The DAV International South China Sea Conference Young Leaders Program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit here for additional information and to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 08 Sep, 2025
Are you looking for an internship? The AIEA Internship Program- 2026 Annual Conference is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit here for more information and to submit an application.
Date Posted: 08 Sep, 2025
Are you a female entrepreneur? The 360 Women Africa Enterprise Fund Women in Business Grant 2025 is still accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 08 Sep, 2025
Are you a journalist? Applications are now open for the International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship. Applicants who wish to learn more about this opportunity and apply are encouraged to click here.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2025
Are you a Black professional who resides in the UK? Applications for the 10,000 Black Interns Program are being accepted right now. Candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2025
Are you older than eighteen? Applications for the CamelBack Ventures Fellowship are now being accepted. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more and apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2025
The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more and apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2025
Do you have an interest in media? Applications for the 2026 Documented Media Training Program are now being accepted. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit here for additional information and to apply for this position.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2025
Are you a recent graduate from South Africa? Applications for the 2025 Hewlett Packard (Hp) Graduate Program are now being accepted. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2025
Are you in the 18–25 age range? Applications for the 2026 ABSA Fellowship Program are being accepted at this time. Candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2025
Are you an undergraduate student who is between the ages of 18 and 27? Applications are now being accepted for Diageo's Learning for Life program in business and hospitality skills. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2025
Are you a recent graduate with a lot of potential who wants to influence how networks and technology develop? The Project Pathfinder Graduate Skills Development Scheme is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2025
Are you female? Do you also possess the ability to lead? Applications for the WomenLift Health Southern Africa Leadership Journey 2026 Program are being accepted at this time. To apply or learn more about this opportunity, candidates can click here.
Date Posted: 04 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.