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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Accounting for central bankers
This course is aimed at mid to senior-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.
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Python - a crash course for central bankers
The course is designed for staff working in information technology, statistics, or research departments within central banks, as well as regulatory and supervisory authorities with an interest in applying machine learning methods with Python.
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HR challenges for central banks
This course is aimed at 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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Digitalisation and sustainability
This course is aimed at those new to roles in a central bank’s cash or IT department who would like to start by gaining an overview of the field, through to more experienced experts and project managers wishing to expand their knowledge and learn about the Bundesbank’s approach.
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Digital banks, digital risks — new methods in banking 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
The course is aimed at experienced members of the central banks’ anti-counterfeiting units requiring a detailed understanding of techniques for succeeding in the fight against counterfeit money.
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Foreign reserve management
This course is aimed at employees responsible for reserve management at the policymaking, operational or risk control level. Participants should have a sound knowledge of portfolio management so that they can share their experiences and actively contribute to discussions.
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Innovations in the field of cashless payments
The course is aimed at central bank managers and experts in the field of innovations in cashless payments.
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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.
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ICT supervision at banks
The course is aimed at 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.