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.
Courses 2025
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Money Museum
This panel is aimed at experts from central bank museums. Online participants should have stable internet access and appropriate camera equipment.
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Accounting for banking supervisors
The course is aimed at mid to senior-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.
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Recovery and resolution with a focus on banks
This panel is designed for experts working in the areas of supervision, resolution, or financial stability within their respective central banks or supervisory authorities.
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Understanding and implementing the Basel framework
This course is aimed at supervisory experts from central banks and supervisory authorities involved in the implementation of the Basel framework.
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Central Bank Digital Currency — current aspects and future challenges
This course is designed for economists and policymakers in central banks who are keen to expand their understanding of digital central bank currencies and the associated central bank activities.
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Cyber security at national central banks — good governance and strategic perspectives
This course is aimed at experts and decision-makers from national central banks working on IT security, governance, digitalisation strategies, or supervisory frameworks.
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Financial stability and macroprudential policy
This course is designed for central bank officials engaged in financial stability tasks. Participants should have a solid understanding of systemic risk surveillance and macroprudential policy.
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Strategy and innovation
This expert panel is aimed at central bank managers and experts working in the area of strategy, innovation & transformation or related fields like controlling, organisational development and project portfolio management.
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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.
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Applied macroprudential surveillance and systemic risk analysis
This course is tailored for central bankers and supervisors involved in financial stability. Attendees should have a robust understanding of systemic risk surveillance and macroprudential policy.