Past 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.
Frequently answered questions
Current courses
Here you will find information on past courses (from 2023).
If you are interested in a course that has already taken place and you would like to attend next time, please send us an e-mail to internationalcourses@bundesbank.de.
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Macroeconomic analysis: Current conditions and structural developments
Mid-level central bank officials working in the area of macroeconomic analysis or projections. Candidates who wish to apply for the course should have a sound grasp of macroeconomic theory, and are expected to have a good understanding of basic econometrics and experience in the use of commonly used modelling techniques.
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HR Issues in a Changing World In cooperation with the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI)
Staff from HR units of central banks. Participants should have good knowledge of the systems and procedures used in their respective institutions to manage HR issues.
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Central bank digital currency – current aspects and future challenges Expert panel
Economists and policymakers in central banks who strive to enhance their knowledge of digital central bank currency and the work done in central banks. Participants should have a sound knowledge of CBDC issues or of related issues with regard to payment systems, monetary policy, financial stability or banking supervision.
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Monetary policy implementation In cooperation with the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI)
(i) Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in monetary policy operations; and (ii) officials from central banks or ministries of finance/economy whose responsibilities require, or who have a strong interest in acquiring, a thorough understanding of monetary policy implementation.