The expert panel is targeted at mid-level and senior-level central bankers who are directly involved in monetary policy implementation or research, with many years of experience (minimum five years) in this field. Participants should have extensive knowledge and a sound understanding of monetary policy implementation, operational frameworks and research. They will be expected to contribute actively to the panel by presenting the work/viewpoint of their central bank on this topic.

The course is aimed at central bank staff members who are involved in interdisciplinary tasks and the preparation of strategic decisions.

This online course is aimed at those central bank employees who are interested in the national cash cycle in their country of origin or who would like an insight into how the Bundesbank organises its monitoring activities.

The online course will also be of particular interest for cash analysis experts or their superiors.

Central bank 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. 

The course is designed for professionals involved in issuing and processing banknotes and coins or dealing with counterfeit money as well as those relatively new to these tasks or wanting to expand their knowledge – especially in developing countries and emerging economies. Participants should have some background in cash management.

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.

The course is aimed at economists and statisticians from central banks 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.

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.

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.

Junior to mid-level central bank officials working in monetary policy operations and officials from central banks or ministries of finance/economics whose responsibilities require a thorough understanding of monetary policy implementation, or where there is a strong interest in acquiring such knowledge.