Training Scholarships for International Students 2024 - 2025

    • EnergyTech University Prize logo
    • EnergyTech University Prize 2025

      Are you a collegiate student or faculty member interested in transitioning energy technologies to market? The EnergyTech University Prize is for you! Apply now!

      Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2024

    • Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security logo
    • Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security 2025 (up to $40,000)

      Do you represent a CSO with an innovative project aimed at enhancing food security? Are you operating in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Chad, Djibouti, Libya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, the State of Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, or Yemen? If so, you are invited to join the Tadamon Accelerator for Food Security and further develop your innovative solutions to create a more secure and resilient future with sustainable food access.

      Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2024

    • Misk Accelerator Program logo
    • Misk Accelerator Program 2025 for Tech Startups

      Applications for the Misk Accelerator Program 2025 are now open. The Misk Accelerator was founded in 2019 with the goal of enabling and supporting early-stage tech startups locally and worldwide that seek to have Saudi Arabia, the largest market in the MENA region, as their platform to operate and grow. Apply for this opportunity now and stand a chance to get access to local and global network of founders, investors, communities, and more

      Date Posted: 20 Dec, 2024

    • UN Ocean Conference Fellowship logo
    • UN Ocean Conference Fellowship 2025 (Fully-Funded to France)

      Applications are open for the UN Ocean Conference Fellowship 2025. As part of Internews' Earth Journalism Network's UN Ocean Project, they are pleased to announce a new fellowship program for journalists interested in attending and reporting from the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025, with support from the Bloomberg Ocean Fund. This edition of the conference will be focused on mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean. Apply now!

      Date Posted: 20 Dec, 2024

    • OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program logo
    • OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program 2025/2026

      Applications are open for the OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program 2025/2026. This initiative aims to support up to twenty-four (24) of Africa's most promising impact-driven for-profit startups dedicated to preserving and restoring the health of the ocean.

      Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024

    • Women in Digital Business (WiDB) Training Program logo
    • Women in Digital Business (WiDB) Training Program 2025

      Are you a woman entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur ready to thrive in the digital economy? The Women in Digital Business (WIDB) Training Program 2025 is here to equip you with essential skills, tools, and strategies to digitally transform your business for success. Apply now!

      Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024

    • AIIDEV Teach4SDGs Programme logo
    • AIIDEV Teach4SDGs Programme 2025 [Cohort 6]

      Applications are open for the AlIDEV Teach4SDGs Programme Cohort 6. The Teach4SDGs programme is an initiative designed to equip primary and secondary school teachers across Africa with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for transformative actions towards sustainable development. By integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into teaching practices, Teach4SDGs aligns with SDG Target 4.7, which aims to ensure all learners acquire the skills needed to promote sustainable development by 2030. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

      Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024

    • Google for Startups Cloud Al Accelerator logo
    • Google for Startups Cloud Al Accelerator 2025

      Applications are open for the Google for StartupsCloud Al Accelerator 2025. This is a new ten-week accelerator class for high potential Al first technology startups based in the U.S. and Canada. Apply now!

      Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024

    • LEAP MERL Advisory Community of Practice logo
    • LEAP MERL Advisory Community of Practice - Call for Expression of Interest

      Are you an evaluation professional, young or emerging evaluator, researcher, data analyst, or organization in Africa eager to connect, learn, collaborate, and enhance your capabilities alongside like-minded experts across Africa? Apply for the LEAP MERL Advisory Community of Practice today!

      Date Posted: 19 Dec, 2024

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FAQs

 

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.