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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.
The East-West Center and the Japan Foundation jointly offer the 2024-2025 Indo-Pacific Leadership Lab, and applicants can apply now for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 07 May, 2024
You can now apply for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Internship 2024 in Switzerland. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 07 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNICEF Internship Programme. Students and recent graduates are invited to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 07 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024Uganda Revenue Authority Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 07 May, 2024
Are you a young Nigerian passionate about shaping policies that impact your generation? The European Union (EU) is offering you a unique opportunity to be heard and make a difference through its Youth Sounding Board. Click here to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 07 May, 2024
Funding, resources, and a supportive community are offered by the Us@250 Fellowship to individuals working on projects that aim to tell a more complete story of America, broaden their understanding of American culture and identity, build bridges across differences, and serve as models for an inclusive multiracial society. Click here to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 06 May, 2024
The Global Call was introduced by the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Italy in 2020, and it has since become the organization’s premier yearly event for identifying and honoring businesses that have creatively addressed global issues. Click here to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 06 May, 2024
Join the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy at the 2024 AFS Youth Assembly in New York City, August 14th – 18th, and make a difference in the world!
Date Posted: 06 May, 2024
Taiwan AID proudly presents the NGO Fellowship Program 2024, a transformative one-month opportunity for NGO professionals from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia, including Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia, to immerse themselves in the vibrant Taiwanese NGO sector. Click here to learn more about this fellowship.
Date Posted: 06 May, 2024
African Food Fellowship in partnership with IKEA Foundation is offering a fellowship to 80 professionals working in food systems. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 May, 2024
Are you a young entrepreneur or community leader dedicated to making a difference in highly marginalized, refugee, or forcibly displaced communities worldwide? If so, the Western Union Foundation Fellowship, powered by Watson Institute, invites you to apply for its transformative program.
Date Posted: 06 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship 2024. The Fellowship programme is a six-month residential fellowship. The Fellow will undertake research on the collections of the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library and the National Archives of Singapore.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Bucharest Summer University 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
UNHCR Refugee-led Innovation Fund 2024 is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
Applications are open for Gender Equality Internship at UNESCO. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
OHCHR invites youth-led and youth-focused organizations to nominate young people to become part of the new cohort of the Youth Advisory Board that will help empower youth to stand up for their human rights.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
The FirstPreneur Entrepreneurship Development Program aims to foster employment, financial growth, and startup support while contributing to broader objectives like community impact and financial literacy.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
The Impact West Africa Fellowship program equips changemakers from theregion with the skills and support needed to tackle common challenges that affect close to half a billion people across the region’s 17 countries. Click here to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
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.