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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Cash Demand Planning
This online course is designed for individuals new to roles within central bank cash departments who seek an introduction to planning future demand and monitoring cash stock. It is equally suited for experienced professionals looking to deepen their expertise, as well as for those responsible for overseeing these processes.
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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. A sound knowledge of the revised framework is essential for participation.
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Banking Supervision Under the Basel framework Joint Vienna Institute (JVI), Deutsche Bundesbank, and the Österreichische Nationalbank (OeNB)
Mid-level to senior banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities. Basic knowledge of the Basel framework is essential.
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Cash Management at the Bundesbank
The course is designed for senior employees involved in issuing and processing banknotes and coins or in dealing with counterfeit money as well as for executives and managers heading groups, sections or divisions in the cash department.
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Analytical Tools for Monetary Policy
Mid-level central bank officials working in the area of monetary analysis and/or financial market analysis. Potential candidates who wish to apply for the course should have a sound understanding of macroeconomic theory and are expected to be familiar with basic econometrics as well as commonly used modelling techniques.
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Cash Centre Construction
This online course is tailored for experienced professionals and executives from cash departments who wish to broaden their expertise.
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CBDC– Current Aspects and Future Challenges
This course is designed for economists and policymakers in central banks who wish to deepen their understanding of digital central bank currencies and related central bank activities. Participants should have a solid background in CBDC-related issues or in areas such as payment systems, monetary policy, financial stability, or banking supervision.
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Recovery and Resolution with a Focus on Banks In cooperation with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin)
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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Cyber Security at National Central Banks – Good Governance and Strategic Perspectives
The course is aimed at experts and decision-makers from national central banks working in IT security, governance, digitalisation strategies, or supervisory frameworks. Participants should have at least an intermediate understanding of cybersecurity and be prepared to share their knowledge with the group. The number of participants is limited to 15 experts from national central banks. Active participation is expected, including a short presentation on national experiences or approaches to specific topics in cybersecurity.
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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 sound understanding of systemic risk surveillance and macroprudential policy. Contributions on recent developments in participants’ respective countries are encouraged. The course may also be beneficial for staff from other central bank divisions such as banking supervision, monetary policy, or payment systems.