World Bank Group Reviews on Courses, Pricing, Features & Career Impact

The World Bank Group has two learning platforms - World Bank Group (WBG) Academy and Open Learning Campus (OLC).

The Open Learning Campus features free learning, while the WBG Academy serves as a training platform for leaders in policymaking and social and economic development in the WBG's 189 member African, Asian, and European countries.

The courses at WBG Academy aim to facilitate the global knowledge exchange of three Bank Group institutions—the World Bank, IFC (International Finance Corporation), and MIGA.

It trains learners about global sustainability, the creation of job opportunities in developing regions, and social protection that eliminates discrimination and poverty.

WBG Academy primarily offers training to different institutions in its member countries. Some learners include staff of central banks, ministries, and public sector agencies. The courses broadly come with two focus areas - global and regional.

This World Bank Group Academy platform offers online and in-person courses that equally focus on practical training and group discussions. The formats of learning available are digital - multimedia, podcasts, etc. Its offline training events occur at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, DC, or regional offices.

On the other hand, the Open Learning Campus (OLC) provides access to a variety of resources and courses designed to address global challenges in a bite-sized way. The OLC is structured around three main components: WBx Talks for quick insights, WBa Academy for in-depth courses, and WBc Connect for peer and expert learning.