International competitions

WorldSkills is an international charity that organises world and national championships for vocational skills and is held every two years in different parts of the world, and also hosts conferences about vocational skills. WorldSkills describes itself as the global hub for skills. thumb|upright=1|A web design competitor at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 The aims of the competitions include demonstrating the advantages of learning a vocational skill, and encouraging 'parity of esteem' between vocational and academic qualifications.

adventuring goal of the North Pole, the South Pole and Seven Summits

Contest "European Tree of the Year"

Worldwide competition on the Jewish Bible

biennial facial hair competition