Deadline for application

22 March 2024

Objective

Participants will gain an overview of cash-related IT solutions and issues surrounding project management, as well as have the opportunity to consider questions concerning the use of standard software. The focus will be on the benefits and costs of serial number reading as an example of a project. The seminar will also provide a convenient forum for an initial exchange of expert views from central bankers worldwide. 

Contents

• Overview of the Bundesbank’s IT solutions for cash management
• Reasons for implementation
• Setting up a project
• Different options for implementing IT solutions
• Determining requirements for IT solutions
• Standardisation or use of business standard software
• General conditions/framework for IT development/tender 
• Example: serial number reading 
• International cooperation

Target group

This course is aimed at those new to roles in a central bank’s cash or IT department who would like to start by gaining an overview of the field, through to more experienced experts and project managers wishing to expand their knowledge and learn about the Bundesbank’s approach.

Technical requirements

Computer with microphone, camera, speakers or headphones; an up-to-date internet browser.