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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Automation, digitalisation and sustainability concerning cash management Online expert panel
This course is aimed at those who would like to get a perspective of the direction cash management will take in the future through to more experienced participants wishing to expand their knowledge in order to be able to advise senior management or board members, as well as the head of their institution’s cash division or Director General Cash Management.
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Environmental and energy management at the Deutsche Bundesbank Online expert panel
The expert panel is aimed at central bank staff from developing countries or emerging markets with managerial involvement in operationalising or planning environmental or energy management at their institution.
The expert panel will serve as a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge. Participants will be asked to actively contribute to the panel, e.g. in the form of a presentation.
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Greening the Collateral Framework Online Seminar Series: Climate Change and Central Banks
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.
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Regulation and supervision of non-financial risks Course level II
The level II course is aimed at experts from central banks and supervisory authorities involved in the implementation of Basel III and the supervision of non-financial risks, both from an on-site and off-site perspective. Participants should be familiar with the supervision policies and practices of their financial system and be prepared to actively contribute to the discussions.
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The Eurosystem‘s approach to decarbonize its corporate bond purchases Online Seminar Series: Climate Change and Central Banks
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.
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Macroprudential surveillance Expert panel
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.
The expert panel is designed to provide central bankers with a platform to share their experience and knowledge. Active participation is an essential part of the course.
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The Bundesbank’s Sustainable Finance Data Hub Online Seminar Series: Climate Change and Central Banks
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.
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IT supervision at banks Online course
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.
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Strategic planning Expert panel
The expert panel aims to give managers and experts from participating central banks the opportunity to exchange views and ideas with their counterparts from other central banks through discussions and presentations about their specialist areas.
The expert panel will serve as a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge. Participants will be asked to actively contribute to the panel, e.g. in the form of a presentation.
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Accounting for banking supervisors Online course
Junior to mid-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.