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.
Frequently answered questions
Past courses
Course types and target groups
| Category | Content | Target group | |
| Course level I | core aspects of central bank tasks | lectures, exercises, discussions or workshops | young professionals with a work experience up to two years |
| Course level II | specific aspects of central bank tasks at an advanced level | lectures, exercises, discussions, workshops, group work, case studies | experienced professionals with a work experience of more than two years |
| Expert panel | specific aspects of central bank tasks at an advanced level | expert discussions, case studies/country experience presented by panel participants, hands-on exercises | experienced professionals in a specific field of central banking, ideally with a work experience of more than five years |
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Accounting for banking supervisors Course level II
Mid to senior-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.
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Elementary seasonal adjustment of economic data with JDemetra+ Course level I
The course is aimed at economists and statisticians who are interested in seasonal adjustment and, in particular, in the application of JDemetra+. 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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Gold reserves - historical perspective and inventory management Current Focus
Mid to senior-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.
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On-site banking supervision Online course
This course is aimed at bank examiners and senior employees working in the banking supervision department of their central bank or supervisory authority. Basic knowledge of the new regulations under the Basel framework is essential for productive participation. Participants should be familiar with the supervisory policies and practices applied in their home country. Moreover, they will be invited to take an active part in the discussions and to make contributions regarding the on-site inspection processes in their jurisdictions.
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Payment and securities settlement systems Online course
The course is designed for mid-level and senior employees of central banks. A solid background in payment clearing and settlement issues is essential for constructive and productive participation in the course. Participants should be familiar with the payment system policy and practices applied in their home country. Additionally, they will be invited to take an active part in the discussions and case studies, covering topics like T2S, oversight and innovations.
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Climate stress test on German banks – the making and the results of Bundesbank’s climate stress test Current Focus
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Machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data – the perspective of central banks Expert panel
The expert panel is aimed at central bankers as well as regulators and supervisors with an interest in helping develop best practices in big data mining and management. Participants will be expected to make an active contribution to the discussions and will be invited to present and discuss current issues in machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data in their own jurisdiction.
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Internal communication at the Bundesbank Online course
The course is designed for central bank staff with a special interest in internal communication. Candidates are expected to have practical work experience in the area of central bank communication, particularly internal communication within their institutions. Participants should be willing to share their experiences and are expected to actively contribute to the discussion.
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Monetary policy instruments and implementation Course level I
Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in monetary policy operations and officials from central banks or ministries of finance or economics whose responsibilities require a thorough understanding of monetary policy implementation, or where there is a strong interest in acquiring such knowledge.
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Central bank governance Course level II
The course is aimed at central bank staff members who are involved in interdisciplinary tasks and the preparation of strategic decisions.