The Aspen Institute Courses

Soccer in the U.S. - What Story Can We Tell by the 2026 World Cup?

Explore the evolution and impact of soccer in the United States leading up to the 2026 World Cup, examining its cultural significance and potential future growth.

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

Call for Leadership - Empowering Parents as Agents of Change in Youth Sports

Explore strategies to empower parents as agents of change in youth sports, featuring insights from experts and discussing the roles of media, organizations, and institutions.

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

Encourage Sport Sampling: How to Use the World's First Healthy Sport Index

Learn to promote diverse sports participation using the Healthy Sport Index, a tool for assessing and improving youth athletic programs.

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

Emphasize Prevention: What Next for the U.S. Olympic Movement?

Explore the future of U.S. Olympic sports, focusing on preventive measures and strategies to enhance athlete safety, performance, and overall well-being in the wake of recent challenges.

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

Parent Engagement in Youth Sports - Project Play Summit 2018

Exploring strategies to guide parents in making informed decisions about their children's sports involvement, featuring discussions and insights from Project Play 2020's Parent Engagement Campaign.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

2018 Project Play Summit - Reimagining Youth Sports

Exploring youth sports redesign with kids at the center, featuring Kobe Bryant's insights on meeting children's social and emotional needs through athletics.

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

Debt-Financed Homeownership: Risks, Rewards, and Future Prospects

Explore the risks, rewards, and future of debt-financed homeownership with experts discussing household wealth, financial stability, and necessary reforms for affordable housing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Changing the Narrative in an Era of Division - We Gon' Be Alright

Explore narrative change, cultural strategy, and movement building for equity and justice. Insights from experts and youth leaders on advocacy, organizing, and inspiring action for vulnerable communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reflections on Leading with an Equity and Justice Lens

Explore leadership strategies centered on equity and justice with Aspen Institute's CEO Dan Porterfield. Gain insights on institutional vision, cross-sector collaboration, and driving systemic change in times of national transition.

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

Improving WorkLife: The Keys to Making Work Better

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant shares insights on improving work environments, fostering innovation, and achieving work-life balance through unconventional workplace examples.

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

The Justice System and Jobs - How Court Decisions Shape American Work Lives

Explore how court decisions shape American work lives, from union rights to gig economy regulations. Legal and economic experts discuss the evolving balance between worker and employer interests.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The New Face of America - The Latina Linchpin

Exploring the rising influence of Latinas in the US, from education and entrepreneurship to political engagement, and their potential for greater impact with equitable access to opportunities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Financial Health of Independent Workers - Solutions for a Changing Economy

Explore challenges and innovative solutions for freelancers' financial health, including income volatility, benefits, taxes, and savings in the gig economy.

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

Developing Emerging Nonprofit Leaders - The 4 P's of Leadership

Insights on developing nonprofit leaders: McClimon discusses the 4 P's of leadership, personal values, and strategies for closing the leadership deficit gap in the social sector.

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

Click Here to Kill Everybody - Book Launch and Cybersecurity Discussion

Bruce Schneier discusses cybersecurity risks in the hyper-connected era, proposing solutions for a resilient Internet of Things and improved government oversight. Experts debate future implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video