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
Courses 2026
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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.
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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 into how the Bundesbank organises its monitoring activities.
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Machine learning, AI and big data - the perspective of central banks
This expert panel is designed for central bankers, regulators and supervisors who are actively involved in developing best practices for big data mining and management.
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Monetary policy communication In cooperation with the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI)
This course is aimed at junior to mid-level central bank officials working in the communication department or economics/monetary policy department, especially in central banks under or moving towards an inflation targeting regime, and (ii) officials from central banks whose responsibilities require, or who have a strong interest in acquiring, a thorough understanding of central bank communication.
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Introduction to cash management
The course is designed for those relatively new to cash management and for professionals who wants to expand their knowledge in this field. It is recommended especially for representatives of developing countries and emerging economies. Participants should have at least some background in cash management.
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Developing financial markets
The course is aimed at mid-level central bankers who are active in the area of financial market development and who would like to gain an overview and a deeper understanding of strategic and operational approaches to developing financial markets.
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Supervisory stress testing
This course is aimed at experts in banking supervision or financial stability with a sound background in stress testing.