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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Foreign reserve management CANCELLED
This course is aimed at employees responsible for reserve management at the policymaking, operational or risk control level. Participants should have a sound knowledge of portfolio management so that they can share their experiences and actively contribute to discussions.
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Innovations in the field of cashless payments Online expert panel
Managers and experts in the field of innovations in cashless payments.
In order to share international knowledge and to enrich the expert discussions, each participant is encouraged to prepare a 15-minute presentation on cashless innovations from a national perspective.
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Implementing the Basel framework Course level II
This course is aimed at experts from central banks and supervisory authorities involved in the implementation of Basel III. A good knowledge of the revised framework is essential for participation. Participants should also be familiar with the supervision policies and practices of their home countries’ financial systems and be prepared to actively contribute to discussions.
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Cash management – strategy, branch operations and combating counterfeit money Course level II
The course is designed for mid-level and senior central bank employees involved in issuing and processing banknotes and coins or in dealing with counterfeit money as well as for executives or managers heading groups, sections or divisions in the cash department. Participants should have a sound background in cash management and be willing to talk about their area of responsibility.
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Human resources management
Staff from HR units of central banks. Participants should have good knowledge of the systems and procedures used in their respective institution to manage HR issues and are expected to take an active part in discussions, drawing on their own experience.
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Monetary policy – greening the financial system – CANCELLED Online expert panel
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. Applicants should have extensive knowledge and a sound understanding of monetary policy implementation and operational frameworks and should be familiar with the debate on green finance. Participants will be expected to contribute actively to the panel by presenting the work and/or viewpoint of their central bank on this topic.
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Combating counterfeit money by the National Analysis Centre Expert panel
The expert panel is aimed at experienced experts from the anti-counterfeiting units of central banks who need a detailed understanding of techniques in order to successfully eradicate forged money. Participants will be expected to make an active contribution to the discussions and will be invited to present and discuss their own topics or case studies.
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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 CANCELLED Current Focus
Mid to senior-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.