International Central Banking Courses
Since 1995, the Bundesbank has been offering international central banking courses for central bank staff from around the world. These courses are held either in person or online (see the course description – please make sure to take note of this when registering). About 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. More than 600 members of central banks from 80 countries participate in our international central banking courses each year.
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 one week.
Please note that there are only a limited number of places on our courses. If you have applied for one of the courses but cannot take part after all, please inform us in good time so that another applicant can take your place.
Frequently asked questions
Past courses
Course types and target groups | |||
| Category | Content | Target group | |
| Course | Different aspects of central bank tasks | Lectures, exercises, discussions, workshops, group works or case studies | Professionals with work experience in the topic of the course |
| Expert panel | Specific aspects of central bank tasks at an advanced level | Expert discussions, case studies/country experience presented by panel participants, hands-on exercises | Experienced professionals in a specific field of central banking, ideally with work experience more than 5 years |
| Series | Current central banking topics | Series of online lectures | Interested staff members |
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Understanding and implementing the Basel framework
This course is aimed at experts from central banks and supervisory authorities involved in the implementation of the Basel framework. A good knowledge of the revised framework is essential for participation. Participants should also be familiar with the supervision policies and practices of their home countries’ financial systems and be prepared to actively contribute to discussions.
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Elementary seasonal adjustment of economic data with JDemetra+
The course is aimed at economists and statisticians from central banks who are interested in seasonal adjustment and, in particular, in the application of JDemetra+. Prior knowledge and/or experience of time series analysis in general and seasonal adjustment in particular are welcome but are not a prerequisite for participation.
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Introduction to cash management
The course is designed for professionals involved in issuing and processing banknotes and coins or dealing with counterfeit money as well as those relatively new to these tasks or wanting to expand their knowledge – especially in developing countries and emerging economies. Participants should have some background in cash management.
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Innovations in the field of cashless payments Online expert panel
Central bank managers and experts in the field of innovations in cashless payments.
In order to share international knowledge and to enrich the expert discussions, each participant is encouraged to prepare a 15-minute presentation on cashless innovations from a national perspective.
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Central bank’s role in the cash cycle – how to monitor private cash recycling and possible options for involvement (5/5)
This online course is aimed at those central bank employees who are interested in the national cash cycle in their country of origin or who would like an insight into how the Bundesbank organises its monitoring activities.
The online course will also be of particular interest for cash analysis experts or their superiors.
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Central bank governance
The course is aimed at central bank staff members who are involved in interdisciplinary tasks and the preparation of strategic decisions.
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Monetary policy implementation – importance of market intelligence Expert panel
The expert panel is targeted at mid-level and senior-level central bankers who are directly involved in monetary policy implementation or research, with many years of experience (minimum five years) in this field. Participants should have extensive knowledge and a sound understanding of monetary policy implementation, operational frameworks and research. They will be expected to contribute actively to the panel by presenting the work/viewpoint of their central bank on this topic.
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Current challenges in cash management Online expert panel
This panel is aimed at those who would like to examine the future path of cash management, through to more experienced experts wishing to expand their knowledge in order to be able to advise senior management or board members as well as the head of division in the cash department of their institutions.
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Controlling at central banks
The course is designed for high-level employees from non-EU countries who work in controlling at their central bank. Applicants should be familiar with cost accounting and budgeting. Participants are expected to make an active contribution to discussions, drawing on their own experiences.
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Sustainable and green finance
The course is aimed at experts in banking supervision, financial stability from central banks. They should have a thorough understanding of interdependencies within financial systems, knowledge of banking supervision and regulation. They should also have a grasp of current regulatory developments with respect to sustainable and green finance worldwide. Active participation in the form of a short presentation on green finance initiatives is mandatory.