Learning

Learning Activities

We design learning activities that provide participants with new knowledge and competencies that contribute to sustainable development in Denmark’s partner countries.

We develop learning activities for key professionals from public institutions, civil society organisations and the private sector that are engaged in development initiatives supported by Danida. In addition, we offer a selection of free, open online learning tools available to everyone

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Explore the courses confirmed for 2026. More courses may be added as they are finalised.

Title Status Dates Thematic Area Target group
Organisational Change Management Closed 5 - 23 January 2026 Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Green Transition and the Triple Planetary Crisis (online course) Closed 14 January - 1 April 2026 Environment Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Risk- and HACCP-based Food Safety Closed 2 - 20 February 2026 Food Safety Only available to SSC partners
Responsive Project Management Closed 23 February - 13 March 2026 Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Women in Management, Latin America Closed 23 February - 6 March 2026 Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Efficient and Transparent Approval Processes for Pharmaceuticals Closed 2 - 13 March 2026 Health Only available to SSC partners
Food Safety in the Dairy Sector Closed 2 - 20 March 2026 Food Safety Only available to SSC partners
Energy Modelling using Balmorel Closed 9 - 27 March 2026 Energy Only available to SSC partners
Groundwater Management and Governance Closed 9 - 27 March 2026 Environment Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases Closed 13 - 27 March 2026 Health Only available to SSC partners
Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production Closed 7 - 24 April 2026 Food Safety Only available to SSC partners
Organisational Change Management Closed 7 - 24 April 2026 Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Women in Management, Africa Closed 13 - 24 April 2026 Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Environmental Governance at the Local Level Closed 20 April - 8 May 2026 Environment Only available to SSC partners
Tools, Practices and Technologies for the Green Transition Closed 20 April - 8 May 2026 Environment Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Green and Circular Economy Closed 18 May - 5 June 2026 Environment Only available to SSC partners
Transformational Leadership Closed 1 June 2026 – exact dates to be confirmed TCDC standard course Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Sustainable Urban Development Closed 8 - 26 June 2026 Environment Only available to SSC partners
Energy Planning Closed 8 - 26 June 2026 Energy Only available to SSC partners
Physical and Financial Power Markets Closed 15 June - 3 July 2026 Energy Only available to SSC partners
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants Open 28 July - 13 August 2026 Environment Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Story Telling for Development Open 1 August 2026 – exact dates to be confirmed TCDC standard course Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Drinking Water Management and Governance Open 10 - 28 August 2026 Environment Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Responsive Project Management Open 10 - 28 August 2026 Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Energy Efficiency and Management in Buildings and Industry Open 17 - 28 August 2026 Energy Only available to SSC partners
Safe and Sustainable Feed Production Open 17 August - 4 September 2026 Food Safety Only available to SSC partners
Extended Producer Responsibility Open 31 August - 18 September 2026 Environment Only available to SSC partners
Solid Waste Management and Technologies Open 31 August - 18 September 2026 Environment Only available to SSC partners
Public Policy Influencing and Advocacy Open 1 September 2026 – exact dates to be confirmed TCDC standard course Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Clean District Energy – Next Generation District Energy Systems Open 21 September - 9 October 2026 Energy Only available to SSC partners
Offshore Wind Energy Open 21 September - 9 October 2026 Energy Only available to SSC partners
Result-based Management Open 1 October 2026 – exact dates to be confirmed TCDC standard course Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Innovation Management Open 5 - 16 October 2026 Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Organisational Change Management Open 19 October - 6 November 2026 Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Renewable Energy Integration in Power Systems Open 19 October - 6 November 2026 Energy Only available to SSC partners
Human Rights Based Approach Open 1 November 2026 – exact dates to be confirmed TCDC standard course Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
De-carbonization, Energy Efficiency and New Green Solutions in Shipping Open 9 - 27 November 2026 Maritime Only available to SSC partners
Learn Apply Act Open Dates to be confirmed Cross-thematic Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Digital and Data-driven Health Care Open Dates to be confirmed Health Only available to SSC partners
Power Systems Stability Open Dates to be confirmed Energy Only available to SSC partners
Public Participation and Engagement – environmental focus Open Dates to be confirmed Environment Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Water Cycle Management Open Dates to be confirmed Environment Only available to SSC partners
Climate Change – online course Open Dates to be confirmed Environment Available to SSC and non-SSC partners
Climate Change Open Dates to be confirmed Environment Available to SSC and non-SSC partners

We offer a variety of learning activities tailored to different contexts, formats, and learning needs:

Courses in Denmark

  • Thematic courses held in Denmark focusing on key development themes such as environment, energy, food safety, health and good governance. Participants engage with Danish institutions and their policies, and practices. Universities and/or consultancy firms lead the courses.

  • Local or regional courses and workshops that are tailored to specific project needs, designed to support local capacity development and organisational change.

Courses Outside of Denmark

  • Regional courses delivered in partnership with MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC) in Tanzania, offering training tailored to local and regional contexts in Africa.

  • Local courses and workshops that are in-country training activities tailored to specific organisational or project needs, designed to support local capacity development and organisational change.

Online Courses

  • Self-paced online learning that are flexible online courses participants can complete at their own pace, allowing for individual learning paths and accessibility across time zones.

  • Facilitated online learning that are online courses led by experienced facilitators, combining live sessions, group work, and assignments to encourage contextualisation, interaction, reflection, and peer learning.
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Module 2: Owning Your Spotlight
Research
09-07-26

Module 2: Owning Your Spotlight

Owning Your Spotlight — Live Tutorial Session
Celebrating ten years of Danida Fellows Network with a song
Danida Fellows Network
07-07-26

Celebrating ten years of Danida Fellows Network with a song

Ten years ago, in 2016, we launched the Danida Fellows Network. It came in response to a strong and consistent request from the more than 1,000 fellows that annually attend our learning courses supporting the development programmes under Danida and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.The request was echoed by the hundreds of Master’s and PhD students, and researchers from Danida partner countries working alongside their Danish colleagues in long-standing research collaborations.The closure of this year’s Danida Fellows Network Leaders Convening was celebrated with a song composed especially for the occasion by Danida fellow Prateek Kumawat from India. It is entitled ‘We are the Danida fellows’ and it is a fitting tribute to a network built on collaboration, creativity, and a shared ambition to make a positive and long-lasting difference.By Prateek Kumawat 
Communication to strengthen impact and expand reach
Partnerships
26-06-26

Communication to strengthen impact and expand reach

The Together for Impact partnership between Danida Fellowship Centre and MS TCDC has strengthened the reach of both organisations’ communications by combining their audiences for joint storytelling and shared engagement activities. Most recently, the Stories for Impact initiative at YouLead 2026 engaged 300 participants in a joint communication activity.By Catherine Mossi, MS TCDC and Vibeke Quaade, Danida Fellowship Centre
A growing partnership
Partnerships
26-06-26

A growing partnership

Four years into our partnership, Together for Impact, some of its most meaningful outcomes may not be the activities and results captured in reports, but rather the openness, trust and willingness to learn and work together that have developed along the way.  Danida Fellowship Centre’s lead on the partnership collaboration, who took up the torch six months ago, shares what she has learned about collaboration, relationships and the value of creating space for dialogue and joint learning.By Kristine Vadskær, Danida Fellowship Centre
Nurturing a new generation of East African leaders
Partnerships
26-06-26

Nurturing a new generation of East African leaders

The EAC Youth Fellowship, supported by Danida Fellowship Centre and MS TCDC, helps young East Africans build the skills, networks, and confidence to lead and create impact.By David Nyaribi and Stuart Amanya, MS TCDC
Together as facilitators and trainers in the AI era
Partnerships
26-06-26

Together as facilitators and trainers in the AI era

As digital tools and AI continue to transform education, teachers and trainers must keep learning about them and adapting to them. For Danida Fellowship Centre and MS TCDC, this means embracing lifelong learning and ensuring that people remain at the heart of every learning experience.By Elena Adamo, Danida Fellowship Centre, and Catherine Mossi MS TCDC
A journey of youth leadership empowerment and SDG action
Partnerships
26-06-26

A journey of youth leadership empowerment and SDG action

The learning course “Empowerment of Youth to Influence SDG Implementation” brings together young leaders from across Africa to strengthen their capacity to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their local and regional contexts. It promotes mutual learning and shared action. The non-profit 2030beyond has been involved in the course since its inception in 2023 in collaboration with partners in Denmark and various Africa countries. The programme includes participation in both the YouLead Summit in Tanzania and Folkemødet in Denmark.By Amber Kathrine Hansen, Project Coordinator, 2030Beyond
Learning the skill of leadership together
Partnerships
25-06-26

Learning the skill of leadership together

A central element of this year’s YouLead Summit was the Leadership Clinic that focused on preparing the next generation of leaders to shape the Africa they aspire to build. It was created in partnership with MS TCDC, Danida Fellowship Centre and the Mawazo Institute.By Vibeke Quaade
Over 150 Danida fellows have strengthened their skills at MS TCDC
Partnerships
25-06-26

Over 150 Danida fellows have strengthened their skills at MS TCDC

The Together for Impact partnership between MS TCDC and Danida Fellowship Centre supports development practitioners in strengthening the skills needed to turn plans into meaningful results. Through a series of professional courses, over 150 Danida fellows have deepened their practice in leadership, results management, policy engagement and communicating development results since the launch of the partnership in 2022.  By Catherine Mossi, MS TCDC

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