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.
Courses 2025
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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.
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Cash demand planning
This online course is aimed at those new to roles in a central bank’s cash department who would like an introduction to planning future demand and monitoring the cash stock, through to more experienced experts wishing to expand their knowledge as well as those responsible for supervising such processes.
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Developing local currency financial markets
The course is aimed at mid-level central bankers who are active in the area of financial market development and would like to get an overview and a deeper understanding of strategic and operational approaches to developing financial markets. Applicants should have at least two years of practical experience in the field of financial market development and should have a sound understanding of key concepts and knowledge of the fundamentals of financial market structures and operations. Participants are expected to make an active contribution to the course and to share their knowledge and experiences with their peers.
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Cash centre project
This online course is aimed at experienced experts or executives from cash departments wishing to expand their knowledge. There will be the opportunity to learn more about putting together a project team for a revamping programme, particularly a cash centre, with an emphasis on planning and decision-making.
This online course will be of particular interest to employees of central banks planning to revamp their cash processing procedures or buy new equipment, or those considering setting up a cash centre.
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Understanding climate risk – an introduction
Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in the areas of monetary policy, monetary policy implementation, financial stability, banking supervision, banking regulation or international relations with a focus on challenges arising from climate, nature, and wider sustainability issues.
Participants knowledgeable in the area of climate, environmental or nature-related risks are invited to contribute short presentations based on their own expertise in this field to facilitate an interactive course.
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Monetary policy implementation In cooperation with the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI)
(i) Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in monetary policy operations; and (ii) officials from central banks or ministries of finance/economy whose responsibilities require, or who have a strong interest in acquiring, a thorough understanding of monetary policy implementation.
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Central bank digital currency – current aspects and future challenges Expert panel
Economists and policymakers in central banks who strive to enhance their knowledge of digital central bank currency and the work done in central banks. Participants should have a sound knowledge of CBDC issues or of related issues with regard to payment systems, monetary policy, financial stability or banking supervision.
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HR Issues in a Changing World In cooperation with the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI)
Staff from HR units of central banks. Participants should have good knowledge of the systems and procedures used in their respective institutions to manage HR issues.
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Macroeconomic analysis: Current conditions and structural developments
Mid-level central bank officials working in the area of macroeconomic analysis or projections. Candidates who wish to apply for the course should have a sound grasp of macroeconomic theory, and are expected to have a good understanding of basic econometrics and experience in the use of commonly used modelling techniques.
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Introduction to machine learning (Part 1 of 2)
The course is aimed at data-savvy central bankers, regulators and supervisors in areas such as information technology and statistics, or research departments interested in implementing machine learning methods.