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The WRISE 2024 Solar Power Fellowship Application is now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Jun, 2024
The 2025 Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program application is now open! Learn more about the eligibility criteria and submit your application by July 2, 2024.
Date Posted: 08 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL) Visiting Fellowship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 07 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Youth Co:Lab Springboard Elevate Programme 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 07 Jun, 2024
Applications are invited for the UNITAR Leaders for Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security Training Programme 2024.
Date Posted: 07 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the UNICEF USA Youth Advocacy Training 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Close Up Program for Talented Filmmakers 2024-2025. The Close Up program consists of three intensive and collaborative workshops over the course of eight months, along with individualized work and assignments in between.
Date Posted: 07 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Brookings Internship Program 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) Women’s Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 07 Jun, 2024
Calling all African women aspiring editors! Cassava Republic is delighted to be hosting a residential editorial workshop this September for African women living on the continent and interested in editing non-fiction.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 International Press Institute (IPI) Local News Accelerator Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Trade Leaders Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Kenya Academy for Women Entrepreneurs. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Applications are invited for the UNITAR Leaders for Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security Training Programme 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Tech Policy Fellowship 2024-2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the CIFAR Women in Research Leadership Development Symposium 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Are you a technology-driven startup, passionate about leveraging innovations in the financial services sector to solve Africa's most complex development challenges? Do you have a scalable solution with a defensible position and clear monetization strategy? Apply for the UNDP timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme 2024.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the ALX Africa/Mastercard Foundation Virtual Assistant Programme 2024. This programme is fully-funded by MasterCard.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 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.