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Applications are ongoing for the Towards Community Finance Development Accelerator 2025. The Towards program hopes to support the provision of community finance solutions and educational programs to underserved communities and intermediaries.
Date Posted: 11 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the World Health Summit 2025 Stipend Program. The World Health Summit is the international platform for global health. It brings together stakeholders from all sectors around the world to set the agenda for a healthier future and well-being for all.
Date Posted: 11 Apr, 2025
The School Enterprise Challenge is an international educational programme for primary and secondary schools that want to cultivate essential business and 21st century skills in students, while strengthening teachers' instructional approaches in entrepreneurship education. Join the challenge today!
Date Posted: 10 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations Young Talent Pipeline Programme. The initiative aims to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates from unrepresented and underrepresented developing Member States.
Date Posted: 10 Apr, 2025
Do you have an idea to scale up or scale out land restoration solutions? Share it and be part of the Knowledge for Great Green Wall Action (K4GGWA) Innovation Facility! Across the Sahel and the Great Green Wall region, powerful ideas like Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), grazing management and land restoration have already changed lives. But these solutions need to reach more people, faster.
Date Posted: 10 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Halcyon Climate Fellowship Program 2025 for Latin America and the Caribbean. The program aims to empower entrepreneurs across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) addressing climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Founders gain expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures, and two one-week, in-person residencies in the region to accelerate their ventures.
Date Posted: 10 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) International Law Seminar 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
The International Olympic Committee is seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the Athlete365 Business Accelerator Programme. This RFEI aims to identify potential suppliers who can contribute to the successful delivery of the said programme.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Ban Ki-moon Centre "Your Future in Green Jobs" Mentorship 2025. Designed for people between the ages of 14 to 20, it builds on the knowledge youth gain from the Your Future in Green Jobs Online Course, the goal of which is to connect the passion, interests, and skills of young people with meaningful green career pathways.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the L'Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program 2025. The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program is L'Oréal SAPMENA's inaugural open innovation venture, featuring a startup competition and pilot stage.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa CDC Short-term Bioinformatics Fellowship training program. Click here to learn more about thid opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the UNDP Cybersecurity Training for Youth in West and Central Africa 2025. The GivelProject, Concordia University, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are searching for 150 young people from across West and Central Africa to join the second cohort of the Regional Cybersecurity Training programme.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the McKinsey.org Forward in the Middle East & Pakistan 2025. McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers – from career starters to job changers – with practical skills to succeed in the future of work.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for McKinsey.org Forward in Europe 2025. McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers – from career starters to job changers – with practical skills to succeed in the future of work.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the McKinsey.org Forward in Türkiye & Azerbaijan 2025. McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers – from career starters to job changers – with practical skills to succeed in the future of work.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the McKinsey.org Forward in Africa 2025. McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers – from career starters to job changers – with practical skills to succeed in the future of work.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Kenya Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program 2025. The Kenya Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, where innovation meets agriculture for a sustainable future. Supported by Joule, Eni School of Entrepreneurship and E4Impact, the program is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of agribusiness innovators passionate about leveraging technology and modern practices to revolutionize the agricultural landscape.
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for McKinsey.org Forward in the United States. McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers – from career starters to job changers – with practical skills to succeed in the future of work.
Date Posted: 07 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for McKinsey.org Forward in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to train individuals at different stages of their careers—from career starters to job changers—with practical skills to succeed in the future of work.
Date Posted: 07 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 International News Media Association Elevate Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Apr, 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.