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 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.
Courses 2026
Courses 2027
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Central bank communication
The course is aimed at central bank staff working in the area of central bank communication (public relations, press office, etc.) or actively dealing with communication issues in other areas of their institutions.
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Monetary policy implementation
The course is aimed at junior to mid-level central bank officials working in monetary policy operations and officials from central banks or ministries of finance/economics whose responsibilities require a thorough understanding of monetary policy implementation, or where there is a strong interest in acquiring such knowledge.
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Innovations and Developments in the Field Cashless Payments
The course is designed for central bank managers and experts specializing in innovations in cashless payments.
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Machine Learning Methods
The course is aimed at data-savvy central bankers, regulators and supervisors in areas such as information technology and statistics, or research departments interested in implementing advanced machine learning methods.
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Payment and Securities Settlement Systems
The course is designed for mid-level and senior central bank employees. A solid background in payment clearing and settlement issues is essential for constructive and productive participation in the course. Participants should be familiar with the payment system policy and practices applied in their home countries. Active participation is encouraged, including the opportunity to give a short presentation on national experiences or approaches to specific topics in the area payment systems.
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Macroeconomic Analysis: Current Conditions and Structural Developments
Mid-level central bank officials working in the area of macroeconomic analysis or projections. Candidates who wish to apply for the course should have a sound grasp of macroeconomic theory. They are expected to have a good understanding of basic econometrics and experience in the use of commonly used modelling techniques.
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Monetary Policy Implementation In cooperation with the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI)
Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in monetary policy operations; and (ii) officials from central banks or ministries of finance/economy whose responsibilities require, or who have a strong interest in acquiring, a thorough understanding of monetary policy implementation.
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Agile Machine Learning Workshop: Conceptualize, refine, and implement your use case
The course is aimed at data-savvy central bankers, regulators and supervisors in areas such as information technology and statistics, or research departments interested in implementing machine learning methods.
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HR in Changing World (OeNB & JVI) Österreichische Nationalbank, in cooperation with the Deutsche Bundesbank
Staff from HR units of central banks. Participants should have good knowledge of the systems and procedures used in their respective institutions to manage HR issues.
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Understanding Climate Risk – an Introduction
Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in the area of monetary policy, monetary policy implementation, financial stability, banking supervision, banking regulation or international relations with a focus or who want to focus on challenges arising from climate, nature, and wider sustainability issues. Participants knowledgeable in the area of climate, environmental or nature-related risks are invited to contribute short presentations based on their own expertise in this field to facilitate an interactive course.