The IMF's Training Unit provides in-service courses, seminars, and other forms of instruction to help staff members improve their professional skills and to remain up-to-date on developments in their field. Instruction in economics and related issues is on-going. In addition, training programs include:

• orientation classes
• courses that explain IMF operations and policies
• workshops on written and oral communication
• instruction in negotiating skills
• management development courses
• computer classes
• foreign language instruction