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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.
Current applications for the 2026 EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program are being accepted. Applicants are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 30 Oct, 2025
The Conservation Leadership Program's 2026 Future Conservationist Awards are now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 30 Oct, 2025
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Climate Resilience Fellowships through the King's Commonwealth Fellowship Program. Candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and find out more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 30 Oct, 2025
The Salzburg Global Asia Policy Leadership Forum (APFL) 2026 is now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 29 Oct, 2025
Are you a young man or woman who wants to advance your solar installation abilities and is physically and mentally capable of working at heights and under pressure in the solar photovoltaic energy industry? The ROGEAP ASPIRE Program for Young Africans 2026 is now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 29 Oct, 2025
The New York Times A.I. Initiatives Fellowship 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to visit here for further information and to apply.
Date Posted: 28 Oct, 2025
Applications for the AGORA Docs in Progress Program 2026 are being accepted at this time. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 27 Oct, 2025
Applications for the Global Youth Challenge 2026 are being accepted at this time. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 27 Oct, 2025
The Dalai Lama Fellowship for Emerging Social Innovators 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 27 Oct, 2025
Young Togolese 2025 Ecobank Togo Young Graduate Development Program applications are now being accepted. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 25 Oct, 2025
The NRF/SARAO Graduate In-Training Program for Young South African Graduates 2026 is now accepting applications. Candidates are encouraged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 25 Oct, 2025
The Thomson Foundation Fact-Checking Ambassadors Program for Mid-Career Ugandan Journalists 2025 is now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 24 Oct, 2025
The Futures Past Funding Program for Immersive Artists Teams, administered by the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Electric South, is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 23 Oct, 2025
Are you innovative and capable of creating youth-led civic technology solutions that can promote change and bolster democratic governance? The Civic Tech Innovation Challenge on Governance 2025 is now accepting applications. Candidates are urged to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 23 Oct, 2025
Applications for the Femme Inspire Program for Women 2025 are being accepted right now. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 23 Oct, 2025
The NITDA/CISCO Free Cybersecurity Training Program for Young Nigerians 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 23 Oct, 2025
The ELISA Business Scholars Program 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 22 Oct, 2025
The Queen's University-Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 21 Oct, 2025
The Umi Mentorship Program for African Mothers 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 21 Oct, 2025
The Innovate Ghana Innovation Challenge 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 20 Oct, 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.