The course is aimed at central bank staff working in the area of central bank communication (public relations, press office, etc.) or actively dealing with communication issues in other areas of their institutions. Applicants should be willing to share their experiences and actively contribute to discussions during the course.

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. 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.

Experts from central bank museums. Online participants should have stable internet access and appropriate camera equipment.

This course is aimed at experts from central banks and supervisory authorities involved in the implementation of the Basel framework. 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.

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.

This panel is aimed at experts from the supervisory, resolution or financial stability areas of their respective central bank or supervisory authority. Participants should be familiar with the current international debate on resolution policies and frameworks, or with the legislation adopted or underconsideration in their own jurisdiction. Active participation is an essential part of the course. 

The expert panel is aimed at central bankers as well as regulators and supervisors with expertise in the area of economic education. Applicants should be well versed in their own institution’s approach to economic education, and are expected to make an active contribution to discussions. Participants will be invited to give a presentation relating to their field of expertise or their institution’s experience in this area.

Junior to mid-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.

Mid-level central bank officials working in the area of monetary analysis and/or financial market analysis. Potential candidates who wish to apply for the course should have a sound understanding of macroeconomic theory and are expected to be familiar with basic econometrics as well as commonly used modelling techniques.

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.