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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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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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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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.
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Cash supply — ESCB & Deutsche Bundesbank
This online course is aimed at more experienced experts wishing to expand their knowledge and learn about the approach taken in Europe, including a close-up look at the Bundesbank, but also at “newcomers” in central banks’ cash departments who would like to start by gaining an in-depth insight into this area.
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Implications of climate change and climate policies for monetary policy
The expert panel is targeted at central bankers who are directly involved in monetary policy implementation, with many years of experience working in this field.
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Supervising sustainability risks – climate, nature and green finance
The course is aimed at experts in banking supervision or financial stability with a broad knowledge of banking supervision and regulation.
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Controlling at central banks
The course is designed for high-level employees from non-EU countries who work in controlling at their central bank. Applicants should be familiar with cost accounting and budgeting.