Free courses
The Institute of International Monetary Research offers a selection of quick free courses covering basic concepts within macroeconomics, banking and money. The courses are aimed at students aged 16+ studying A-Levels/Advanced Highers (or equivalent).
Students wishing to continue developing their knowledge can choose from one of our advanced programmes.
Money and Central Banks for Beginners
Learn the basics about money, monetary policy and central banks in a course centred around our popular Money Talks videos.
Money and Central Banks: Next Steps
Extend your knowledge of money, monetary policy and central banks in this follow-on to the Money and Central Banks for Beginners course.
New Means of Payment: an Introduction
Provides an overview of some of the most important aspects of central bank digital currencies and cryptocurrencies.
How to apply
After a simple sign-on, course users will be sent a link to the course material. Assessment is by multiple choice questions and users reaching a set number of correct answers will receive a certificate of completion. Each course is designed to take about one hour.