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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Macroprudential surveillance Expert panel
This course is aimed at central bank officials working in the area of financial stability. Participants should have a sound understanding of the surveillance and analysis of systemic risk and macroprudential policy.
The expert panel is designed to provide central bankers with a platform to share their experience and knowledge. Active participation is an essential part of the course.
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The Bundesbank’s Sustainable Finance Data Hub Online Seminar Series: Climate Change and Central Banks
Economists and policymakers in central banks who would like to enhance their knowledge on climate change and the work done in central banks. Participants should have at least a basic knowledge of related monetary policy, financial stability or banking supervision topics.
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IT supervision at banks Online course
Policymakers in banking supervision, on-site and off-site inspectors, IT auditors. Participants should have at least an intermediate understanding of banking supervision and information technology.
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Strategic planning Expert panel
The expert panel aims to give managers and experts from participating central banks the opportunity to exchange views and ideas with their counterparts from other central banks through discussions and presentations about their specialist areas.
The expert panel will serve as a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge. Participants will be asked to actively contribute to the panel, e.g. in the form of a presentation.
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Accounting for banking supervisors Online course
Junior to mid-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.
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Payment and securities settlement systems Course level II
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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Financial stability – systemic risk, macroprudential policy and stability analysis Level II course
This course is aimed at central bank officials working in the area of financial stability. Participants should have a good understanding of the surveillance and analysis of systemic risk and macroprudential policy. Input from participants on current developments in their home countries is appreciated. The course may also be of interest to staff working in other central bank areas related to financial stability, such as banking supervision, monetary policy or payment systems.
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Digital transformation and innovation at central banks Expert panel
This expert panel is aimed at central bank managers and experts in IT, strategic offices, innovation and digitalisation departments, as well as fintech observers and anyone interested and involved in this field.
The expert panel will serve as a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge. Participants will be asked to actively contribute to the panel, e.g. in the form of a presentation.
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Operational risk management, continuity management and crisis management Online expert panel
Central bank managers and experts in ORM, BCP and CM. Participants will be expected to make an active contribution to the discussions, drawing on their own experiences.
The expert panel will serve as a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge. Participants will be asked to actively contribute to the panel, e.g. in the form of a presentation.
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Monetary policy communication Course level I
Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in the area of central bank communication or monetary policy, especially in central banks under or moving towards an inflation targeting regime, and officials from central banks whose responsibilities require, or who have a strong interest in acquiring, a thorough understanding of central bank communication.