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. Participants are required to actively contribute to the course and, where appropriate, to prepare a presentation in order to share insights into the monetary policy operational frameworks of their own respective countries.

The course is aimed at experts in banking supervision or financial stability with a broad knowledge of banking supervision and regulation. Participants 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 one of these topics and willingness to share their own experiences and national approaches is mandatory.

This course is aimed at experienced banking supervisors. Participants should be familiar with the supervisory policies and practices applied in their home country. A good understanding of the current Basel framework is essential for productive participation. Moreover, participants should be prepared to actively contribute to discussions, e.g. via presentations.

Staff from HR units of central banks. Participants should have sound 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 experiences.

The course is aimed at economists and statisticians from central banks who are interested in studying advanced topics in seasonal adjustment and in the efficient application of JDemetra+. Prior knowledge and/or experience of time series analysis in general and seasonal adjustment in particular are highly recommended.