The Aspen Institute Courses

Hyperloop One - The Intersection of Engineering and Design

Explore the design principles behind Hyperloop One, a revolutionary transportation mode, and how it's shaping the future of mobility and user experience.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Women Now: Shifting Political, Economic, and Philanthropic Power

Explore the post-#MeToo era's impact on women's power, activism, and the 2020 elections. Examine evolving diversity concepts and their potential to reshape society and corporate culture.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Living Wage Buys Health - Economic and Health Impacts of Fair Compensation

Explore the health impacts of a living wage, including reduced smoking, improved birth weights, and decreased depression rates. Learn how fair pay can address basic needs and improve overall well-being.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harnessing the Power of Emotions

Explore how emotions work and learn to turn them into superpowers. Discover keys to navigate your inner life with insights from researchers and practitioners.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America's Cities Redefining Economic Progress - New Models of Urban Governance

Explore innovative urban governance models and collaborative approaches reshaping American cities for shared prosperity, featuring insights from Detroit, Fresno, and Memphis.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Churchill: Walking with Destiny

Historian Andrew Roberts explores Churchill's leadership during WWII, drawing on new correspondence to provide fresh insights into the iconic prime minister's confidence and career.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Today's Investments for Tomorrow's Global Workforce

Explore strategies for corporate investments in skills development and financial mobility to empower a multi-generational workforce and achieve shared prosperity through cross-sector partnerships.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

(Re)Building the Good Society - Leadership and Citizenship in a Fractured World

Explore leadership, citizenship, and democracy's future with Dan Porterfield and Walter Isaacson as they discuss civil society's role in addressing today's challenges and fostering positive change.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaking Barriers - Women Defining Leadership

Diverse female leaders discuss breaking barriers in business, politics, science, and sports, exploring gender equality progress and sharing insights on leadership and success.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

My Life Is Awesome, So Why Can't I Enjoy It? - Understanding Happiness Paradoxes

Explore the paradox of unhappiness despite material success. Learn mental hacks to overcome psychological biases and boost well-being with insights from Yale's popular psychology professor.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Thinking Machines and the Future of Humanity - AI's Unpredictable Impact

Explore the unpredictable future of AI, its potential impact on humanity, and the challenges of aligning machine intelligence with human values and goals.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Race, Reckoning, and Leadership - Navigating Corporate Response to Racism

Explore leadership challenges in addressing racial incidents, featuring insights from Starbucks' COO on corporate response, personal values, and ongoing efforts to combat racism in business and society.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Brexit: The Future of the UK and EU Relations

Exploring Brexit's impact on the UK, EU, and global community through insights from top British journalists as the October deadline approaches without an exit agreement.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Good by Design - How Social Entrepreneurs Accelerate Possibility

Explore how innovative social entrepreneurs design world-changing solutions, collaborate for systemic impact, and overcome challenges to build a better tomorrow.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Do We Measure the Value of Health? - Economics and Pricing in Healthcare

Explore economic structures in healthcare, examining value creation, pricing distortions, and inequality. Discover insights on revamping systems for fair treatment costs and breakthrough innovations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video