Overview
The IMF’s online Low-Income Country Debt Sustainability Framework course is listed under session OL26.118. Applications close on 1 April 2027, before the course ends on 15 April.
About the Course
The course introduces the framework used to assess debt sustainability in low-income countries, including baseline projections and stress tests.
Benefits
Participants build familiarity with an analytical framework used in public-sector economic work. To make the learning useful, set aside time to practise the exercises and explain the assumptions behind each result.
Eligibility
The target audience includes officials working in relevant central-bank, finance-ministry and debt-management roles. Review the official requirements for Excel skills, internet access and the recommended economics background.
Application Process
Use the official IMF session page and follow its application route. Check that you select the English-language session with course code OL26.118. Read the platform’s current enrolment instructions before submitting your details.
Required Documents
Complete the profile and application fields requested by the platform. Keep your professional and contact information accurate, and follow any course-specific document instructions shown during enrolment.
Deadline
Apply by 1 April 2027. The listed course period is 1 May 2026–15 April 2027. The application closing date and the end of the course are different milestones.
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Course code | OL26.118 |
| Mode | Online, English |
| Application deadline | 1 April 2027 |
Conclusion
Set a study schedule that leaves time to practise before the course ends. Keep a list of unfamiliar terms and revisit them as the material develops. Check your understanding by describing what a result means and where its assumptions may limit it.
Keywords: IMF online courses, LIC DSF, debt sustainability training, economic policy training
