The Central Bank of Chile announced the completion of the eighth edition of its “City of Opportunities” financial education course, delivered with the University of Chile’s Millennium Institute on Market Imperfections and Public Policy. A total of 569 teachers and teacher-training students received certification after completing six modules covering microeconomics and macroeconomics, the financial system, the role of the central bank, and personal finance. The programme combined synchronous workshops with a final assignment requiring participants to design a financial education lesson. The certification ceremony, held at the Central Bank’s headquarters, was led by President Rosanna Costa and attended by University of Chile Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Dean Francisco Martínez, and it also recognised the five best final projects. Participant data showed more than 60% of graduates came from outside the Metropolitan Region, with 13% from Biobío, 12% from Valparaíso and 6% from Araucanía; women accounted for almost 60% of graduates. Active teachers represented 51% of graduates, most of whom teach in subsidised private schools (40%) and municipal schools (34%), while teacher-training students accounted for 37% of graduates, the highest share for this segment across the course’s eight editions.
Central Bank of Chile 2025-11-27
Central Bank of Chile certifies 569 participants in eighth City of Opportunities financial education course
The Central Bank of Chile completed its eighth "City of Opportunities" financial education course, certifying 569 teachers and teacher-training students. Delivered with the University of Chile, the program covered microeconomics, macroeconomics, the financial system, the central bank's role, and personal finance. The certification ceremony highlighted educators from diverse regions and recognized outstanding final projects.