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 asked questions
Past courses
Course types and target groups | |||
Category | Content | Target group | |
Course | Different aspects of central bank tasks | Lectures, exercises, discussions, workshops, group works or case studies | Professionals with work experience in the topic of the course |
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 work experience more than 5 years |
Series | Current central banking topics | Series of online lectures | Interested staff members |
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Current challenges in cash management Online expert panel
This panel is aimed at those who would like to examine the future path of cash management, through to more experienced experts wishing to expand their knowledge in order to be able to advise senior management or board members as well as the head of division in the cash department of their institutions.
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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. Participants are expected to make an active contribution to discussions, drawing on their own experiences.
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Sustainable and green finance
The course is aimed at experts in banking supervision, financial stability from central banks. They should have a thorough understanding of interdependencies within financial systems, knowledge of banking supervision and regulation. They should also have a grasp of current regulatory developments with respect to sustainable and green finance worldwide. Active participation in the form of a short presentation on green finance initiatives is mandatory.