International courses
Since 1995, the Bundesbank has been offering international central banking courses for central bank staff from around the world. These courses target primarily junior staff at the partner central banks. Up to 20 participants from other central banks can attend the courses, which are held in English. Owing to limited capacity, only one participant from each central bank may attend. In 2012, about 530 members of central banks from over 80 countries participated in 26 international central banking courses.
The goal of the courses is to provide an international forum to exchange ideas, opinions and thoughts, going beyond the mere transfer of specialist expertise. The Bundesbank therefore applies a discerning approach to the design of its international central banking courses. Depending on the target group (management, specialists, beginners or junior staff), the courses either take the form of a seminar, a course with practical parts, (eg on the computer), a discussion forum, or simply a workshop. The length of the course varies, ranging from three days to two weeks.
Dates 2013
| Dates | Topic | Category | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-11 January 2013 | Implementing monetary policy
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Workshop | 22 November 2012 |
| 21-25 January 2013 | Risk management for central bank assets
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Workshop | 6 December 2012 |
| 28 January-1 February 2013 | On-site banking supervision
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 13 December 2012 |
| 4-8 February 2013 | X-12-ARIMA - seasonal adjustment of economic data
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Training Course | 20 December 2012 |
| 18-22 February 2013 | Monetary policy and the financial system
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Training Course | 3 January 2013 |
| 4-8 March 2013 | Foreign reserve management
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Workshop | 17 January 2013 |
| 12-14 March 2013 | Restructuring and resolution of financial institutions
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Expert panel | 24 January 2013 |
| 18-22 March 2013 | Banking supervision under the framework of Basel II and Basel III – basic
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 31 January 2013 |
| 16-18 April 2013 | Private cash recycling: the challenges for central bank cash management
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Expert panel | 28 February 2013 |
| 22-26 April 2013 | Financial stability, systemic risk and macroprudential policy
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Workshop | 7 March 2013 |
| 13-17 May 2013 | Controlling at central banks
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 28 March 2013 |
| 22-24 May 2013 | IT auditing – Method for developing an audit programme
1,71 MB, PDF Programme 1,71 MB, PDF | Expert panel | 04 April 2013 |
| 10-12 June 2013 | Strategic planning a
t central banks 1,71 MB, PDF | Expert panel | 25 April 2013 |
| 17-21 June 2013 | Internal auditing
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 02 May 2013 |
| 1-5 July 2013 | Financial stability, systemic risk and macroprudential policy
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 16 May 2013 |
| 12-16 August 2013 | Implementing monetary policy
1,71 MB, PDF | Workshop | 27 June 2013 |
| 20-22 August 2013 | Current challenges in international cooperation of central banks 1,71 MB, PDF | Expert Panel | 04 July 2013 |
| 26-30 August 2013 | Price and volume indices in official statistics - theory and practise
1,71 MB, PDF | Training Course | 11 July 2013 |
| 9-13 September 2013 | Human resources management
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 25 July 2013 |
| 17-19 September 2013 | Modelling and forecasting of key economic indicators
1,71 MB, PDF | Expert Panel | 1 August 2013 |
| 23-27 September 2013 | Cash management and combating counterfeit money
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 8 August 2013 |
| 8-10 October 2013 | IT
1,71 MB, PDF | Expert Panel | 22 August 2013 |
| 14-18 October 2013 | Banking supervision under the framework of Basel II and Basel III – advanced
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 29 August 2013 |
| 28 October-1 November 2013 | Combating money laundering
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 12 September 2013 |
| 11-15 November 2013 | Payment and securities settlement systems
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 26 September 2013 |
| 19- 21 November 2013 | Accounting and budgeting at central banks
1,71 MB, PDF | Expert Panel | 03 October 2013 |
| 25-29 November 2013 | Central bank governance
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 10 October 2013 |
| 9-13 December 2013 | Payment and securities settlement systems
1,71 MB, PDF | Seminar | 24 October 2013 |
Dates 2012
| Dates | Topic | Category | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 -13 January 2012 | Monetary policy and the financial system
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,73 KB, PDF | Training course | 25 November 2011 |
| 23-27 January 2012 | Foreign reserve management
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 11,95 KB, PDF | Workshop | 9 December 2011 |
| 6-10 February 2012 | Financial stability
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 11,95 KB, PDF | Workshop | 16 December 2011 |
| 20-24 February 2012 | Modelling and forecasting
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,34 KB, PDF | Workshop | 6 January 2012 |
| 5-9 March 2012 | Banking supervision under the framework of Basel II and Basel III: basic
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 14,14 KB PDF | Seminar | 20 January 2012 |
| 19-23 March 2012 | X-12-ARIMA - seasonal adjustment of economic data
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,18 KB, PDF | Training Course | 3 February 2012 |
| 27-29 March 2012 | Restructuring and resolution of financial institutions
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 14,48 KB, PDF Report 9300 KB, PDF | Expert Panel | 10 February 2012 |
| 16-20 April 2012 | Internal auditing
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 13,13 KB, PDF | Seminar | 2 March 2012 |
| 23-27 April 2012 | On-site banking supervision
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,14 KB, PDF | Seminar | 9 March 2012 |
| 2-4 May 2012 | Cash cycle
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 11,89 KB, PDF | Expert Panel | 16 March 2012 |
| 14-16 May 2012 | Operational risk management, business continuity planning and crisis management
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,11 KB, PDF | Expert Panel | 30 March 2012 |
| 22-24 May 2012 | IT Auditing
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,78 KB, PDF | Expert Panel | 6 April 2012 |
| 29-31 May 2012 | Financial crisis and risk management
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 15,33 KB, PDF | Expert Panel | 13 April 2012 |
| 4-6 June 2012 | Money museum
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,0 KB, PDF | Expert Panel | 20 April 2012 |
| 11-15 June 2012 | Financial stability
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,0 KB, PDF | Seminar | 27 April 2012 |
| 25-29 June 2012 | Central bank governance
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,0 KB, PDF | Seminar | 11 May 2012 |
| 6-10 August 2012 | Implementing monetary policy
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 11,9 KB, PDF | Workshop | 22 June 2012 |
| 14-16 August 2012 | Managing surplus liquidity
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 12,9 MB, PDF | Expert Panel | 29 June 2012 |
| 27-31 August 2012 | Human resources management
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 1,20 MB, PDF | Seminar | 13 July 2012 |
| 10-14 September 2012 | Cash management and combating counterfeit money
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 1,20, PDF | Seminar | 27 July 2012 |
| 18- 20 September 2012 | IT (cancelled) | Expert Panel | 3 August 2012 |
| 24-28 September 2012 | Banking Supervision under the framework of Basel II and Basel III: advanced
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 1,20 MB, PDF | Seminar | 10 August 2012 |
| 8-12 October 2012 | Public relations
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 1,20 MB, PDF | Workshop | 24 August 2012 |
| 22-26 October 2012 | Combating money laundering
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 1,20 MB, PDF | Seminar | 7 September 2012 |
| 5-9 November 2012 | Payment and securities settlement systems
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 1,20 MB; PDF | Seminar | 21 September 2012 |
| 19-23 November 2012 | Price and volume indices in official statistics - theory and practice
Programme
| Training Course | 5 October 2012 |
| 3-7 December 2012 | Payment and securities settlement systems
1,64 MB, PDF Programme 1,20 MB, PDF | Seminar | 19 October 2012 |
Courses definition
| Category | Description of the categories | |
|---|---|---|
| Training course | Strategy | The training courses are designed to provide a basic understanding of various areas of central banking and an insight into specific central-bank-related matters. The content of the training courses focuses on central bank issues. This is achieved through lectures given by Bundesbank specialists and external experts and through computer-based learning and case studies, which promote the active involvement of course participants, allowing them to build on and improve their practical skills |
| Target group | These training courses are primarily aimed at educating and training junior members of staff and new employees in central-bank-related subject areas. Prior knowledge and previous work experience are not required as the courses start from the very basics. | |
| Seminars | Strategy | The individual seminars focus on the core aspects of central banking. The seminars aim to discuss basic central banking issues and to answer any more detailed questions which may arise, thus providing participants with a basis for discussion and an opportunity to exchange views and ideas. The lectures which are held by external specialists and experts from the Deutsche Bundesbank are augmented by discussion contributions and short presentations given by participants. |
| Target group | The seminars are primarily designed to give both experienced employees and newcomers the opportunity to broaden, update and exchange their knowledge with other participants. | |
| Workshop | Strategy | The aim of the workshops is to analyse in greater depth specific subject areas related to central banking. The workshops are designed to allow participants to exchange their views and findings with participants from other central banks, allowing them to experience new opinions and ideas. The workshops involve a considerable amount of active participation, such as presentations, working groups and discussions, as well as lectures held by Bundesbank specialists and external experts. |
| Target group | The workshops are primarily directed at staff members in the respective specialist working areas with relevant expertise and experience within their specialist fields. They are designed to provide these staff with the opportunity to deepen and expand their knowledge. | |
| Expert Panel | Strategy | The expert panel offers specialists from various central banks a forum for discussion. Participants give presentations on their specialist areas, which serves as a basis for further discussions with the other participants and Bundesbank experts. This is augmented by presentations and comments held by specialists from the Bundesbank. |
| Target group | The expert panel aims to give managers and experts from the participating central banks the opportunity to exchange views and ideas with colleagues from other central banks through discussions and presentations on their specialist areas. | |
Brochure
Every year, the Bundesbank publishes a brochure in English which provides detailed information on all of the international central banking courses. The brochure is available electronically, but can also be ordered from the Centre for Technical Central Bank Cooperation in hard copy.