The World Bank Group Institute for Economic Development (IED) continues to support professionals, policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners by offering a wide range of high-quality courses and learning series designed to strengthen decision-making, improve governance, and drive sustainable development outcomes.
These courses span critical areas such as data analytics, public policy, economics, finance, gender studies, climate change, artificial intelligence, and geospatial technologies. Whether you are working in government, academia, civil society, or international development, these learning opportunities are designed to equip you with practical, real-world skills that can be immediately applied in your work.
Featured Courses Currently Open for Expression of Interest
The Institute is currently inviting learners to express interest in several upcoming and ongoing courses. These programs are delivered by global experts and emphasize evidence-based approaches, hands-on learning, and real-life case studies.
Data, Technology, and Innovation
- Big Data Analytics – Learn how to analyze and interpret large datasets to inform policy and development decisions.
- Deep Dive into Data Visualization – Strengthen your ability to communicate complex data clearly and effectively.
- Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs): An Introduction – Understand the foundations of AI and how generative tools are transforming research, governance, and service delivery.
- Using Alternative Data to Assess Immediate Socio-Economic Impacts of Crises – Explore innovative data sources for real-time crisis response and monitoring.
Governance, Public Policy, and Citizen Engagement
- Government Analytics: New Edition! – Learn how governments can use data to improve efficiency and accountability.
- Introduction to Behavioral Science in Public Policy: New Edition! – Discover how behavioral insights can improve policy design and implementation.
- Understanding Citizen Data for Better Decision-Making – Gain tools to leverage citizen-generated data for inclusive governance.
Surveys, Statistics, and Research Methods
- Multi-topic Household Surveys
- Measuring Wealth in Household Surveys
- Leveraging Household Surveys to Close the Gender Data Gap
- Remote Training on Phone Surveys
- Streamline Survey Cycles with Survey Solutions
- Documenting Development Data Using Metadata Standards
These courses are particularly valuable for statisticians, researchers, monitoring and evaluation officers, and development planners working with national data systems.
Economics, Finance, and Development Planning
- Capital Markets Development: Advanced Topics
- Modelling Long-Term Growth in Developing Countries
- Least-Cost Electrification for Energy Planning
- Enhancing External Debt Statistics for Greater Transparency and Sustainability
- Making Debt Data Transparent and Sustainable Amidst Debt Distress
These programs provide in-depth insights into macroeconomic management, debt sustainability, energy planning, and financial systems development—key areas for policymakers and economists in developing economies.
Climate, Trade, and Fragility
- Trade and Climate Change Summer School
- Enhancing FCV (Fragility, Conflict, and Violence) Operations with Geospatial ICT Tools
Participants gain exposure to advanced analytical frameworks for addressing climate risks, trade policy challenges, and development in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Courses with Enrollment Closed
While enrollment for some courses has closed, they reflect the breadth and relevance of the Institute’s learning portfolio and may reopen in future editions. These include:
- Geographic Considerations in Evaluating Women’s Employment Opportunities (including New Edition)
- Introduction to Behavioral Science in Public Policy
- Manage Successful Field Research (including New Edition)
- Reproducible Research Fundamentals
- Women, Business & The Law
Interested learners are encouraged to monitor updates and express interest early when new editions are announced.
Why These Opportunities Matter
World Bank Group IED courses are designed to:
- Build practical, job-relevant skills
- Support evidence-based policymaking
- Strengthen institutional capacity in developing countries
- Promote inclusive and sustainable development
Many courses are especially relevant for professionals in Africa and other low- and middle-income regions, where data-driven policy and innovation are increasingly essential.
Stay Informed and Take the Next Step
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If you’re ready to strengthen your expertise, expand your global network, and contribute more effectively to development outcomes, now is the time to explore these learning opportunities.
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