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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Python – a Crash Course for Central Bankers
This course is aimed at experts in banking supervision or financial stability with a sound background in stress testing.
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Digital Banks, Digital Risks – New Methods in Financial Supervision
This course is aimed at banking supervisors. They should have a thorough understanding of the supervisory initiatives and innovation strategy at their central bank or supervisory authority and actively share their knowledge with other participants in the panel.
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Combating Counterfeit Money by the NAC
This course is designed for experienced members of central bank anti-counterfeiting units who require an in-depth understanding of effective techniques to combat counterfeit currency.
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Artificial Intelligence in Central Banking - Use Cases and Challenges
This expert panel is designed for central bankers, regulators, and supervisors who are actively engaged in developing and implementing AI-driven solutions.
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Introduction to Mathematical Methods for Banking Supervisors
Banking supervisors with at least a basic understanding of mathematics and statistics. The course is aimed specifically at non-mathematicians who are interested in quantitative topics and would like to gain deeper insights into risk quantification.
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HR challenges for central banks In cooperation with the Oesterreichische Nationalbank - OeNB
The course is designed for staff from HR units of central banks. Participants should have sound knowledge of the systems and procedures used in their respective institution to manage HR issues and are expected to take an active part in discussions, drawing on their own experiences.
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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 the application of JDemetra+, particularly. 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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Cash Cycle – Role of CB & External Cash Recycling
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 on how the Bundesbank organises its monitoring activities.
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ICT Supervision at Banks
Policymakers in banking supervision, on-site and off-site supervisors, ICT auditors. Participants should have at least an intermediate understanding of banking supervision and ICT and be prepared to share their knowledge with other participants in the group.
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Monetary Policy Implementation
Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in monetary policy operations whose responsibilities require a thorough understanding of monetary policy implementation, or where there is a strong interest in acquiring such knowledge. Participants are required to actively contribute to the course and when appropriate to prepare a presentation to give insight in monetary policy operational frameworks of their own respective countries.