The Aspen Institute Courses

China Rising: Challenging U.S. Technological Primacy

Experts discuss China's technological rise, US-China competition, AI's impact on military balance, and strategies for maintaining US technological primacy in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

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

Crisis in Democracy - Renewing Trust in America

Explore strategies to renew trust in American democracy, addressing current challenges and proposing solutions for a more engaged and informed citizenry.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Expanding Economic Opportunity for More Americans - Policy Proposals and Solutions

Exploring strategies to boost economic opportunities in the U.S., addressing skills gaps, wage stagnation, and regional disparities through bipartisan policy proposals and targeted interventions.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Technology and National Security - Maintaining America's Edge

Explore bipartisan policies aimed at increasing work opportunities, wages, and skills to expand economic opportunity for Americans, with insights from the Aspen Strategy Group.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reverend Dr. Raphael Warnock on Building Strong Families - The Father Factor

Reverend Warnock discusses the importance of fathers in building strong families, addressing issues like voting rights, living wages, and criminal justice reform to support Black communities.

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

Visually Reimagining History - A Conversation with Dawoud Bey

Explore visual storytelling with photographer Dawoud Bey as he discusses his groundbreaking works, including The Birmingham Project and Night Coming Tenderly, Black, reimagining historical narratives through powerful imagery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cleaning up Power and Transportation - Industry Experts Discuss Future Policies

Explore advancements in transportation and power technologies, and how smart policies can position the US as a global leader while boosting the domestic economy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Future of Sports Activism - Reimagining its Bottom Line

Exploring the impact of athlete activism on sports, including fan engagement, sponsorships, team dynamics, and societal implications. Discusses potential outcomes if activism becomes more prevalent in sports.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Community College 3.0 - The Future of Higher Education

Explore the future of community colleges and their role in higher education, focusing on innovative approaches to meet evolving student needs and workforce demands.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Cultural Revolution We Need - How America Will Turn Itself Around

Exploring initiatives to bridge societal divides in America, focusing on organizations healing social divisions and creating networks for dialogue and action.

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

The Father Factor: Building Strong Families and Communities

Explore research, practices, and policies to enhance father engagement in families and communities. Learn from experts about effective programs and strategies for supporting fathers' roles in child development.

• YouTube
• 7 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Financial Security Summit Keynote - Creating Wealth and Strengthening Middle-Class Opportunity

Explore strategies for building household wealth, strengthening the middle class, and improving America's economic future with insights from civil rights leader Andrew Young and financial expert Kabir Sehgal.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Schools Work - An Inside Account of Failure and Success in Education

Insider insights on education system failures and successes from former US Education Secretary Arne Duncan, offering valuable perspectives on improving American schools.

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

Fresh Pathways: Strategies to Improve Job Quality and Equity in Food Retail

Explore strategies to enhance job quality and equity in food retail, focusing on worker investment, customer service improvement, and community engagement for local grocery stores facing market challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Confronting the Chinese Cyber Threat - 2018 Aspen Cyber Summit

Explore China's cyber tactics, their impact on U.S. interests, and strategies to address this geopolitical challenge in a discussion with leading cybersecurity experts.

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