The Aspen Institute Courses

National Security 2024 - What Might Liberty Look Like?

Explore the future of liberty, privacy, and national security in 2024. Experts discuss technology's impact, democracy, transparency, and potential risks to American freedoms.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Service Year - Creating a New Cultural Norm

Explore the transformative potential of national service for young Americans, discussing its benefits, implementation strategies, and impact on civic engagement and societal progress.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Do We Get What We Pay For in American Healthcare?

Exploring the complexities of American healthcare costs, spending efficiency, and outcomes compared to other nations, with insights on reforms, consumer empowerment, and future challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Can Character Be Taught - Full Session

Explore character education in schools with experts discussing theories, practices, and debates on teaching traits like grit and integrity to students for long-term success.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Does Maximizing Shareholder Value Endanger America's Great Companies

Explore the impact of shareholder value maximization on American companies, discussing corporate purpose, short-term vs. long-term thinking, and ethical considerations in business.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Moving the Needle for Families with Low Incomes - Day 1

Explore strategies for improving low-income family outcomes through expert discussions on family prosperity, cultural shifts, mental health, and community-led initiatives in this comprehensive forum.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Aspen Forum on Families and Children 2023 - Day 2

Explore innovative strategies for supporting low-income families through discussions on postsecondary education, child welfare, research collaboration, and bold solutions from experts in the field.

• YouTube
• 6 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Olympic and Paralympic Reform Commission Listening Session - Youth and Community Sports Support

Exploring strategies to improve youth sports through NGB support, school coordination, and community engagement. Discusses coach training, abuse prevention, and program development.

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

Conversation with the Office of the National Cyber Director - Cybersecurity Coordination and Future Plans

Insights from the Principal Deputy National Cyber Director on federal cybersecurity coordination, achievements, and future plans for the Office of the National Cyber Director.

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

Cyber Resilience - Evolving Strategies for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Experts discuss evolving concept of cyber resilience, its importance in light of recent attacks, and strategies for enhancing security across government and private sectors.

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

Cyber as an Intelligence Contest: US Intelligence Agencies on Cyber Threats

Intelligence leaders discuss evolving cyber threats, interagency collaboration, and public-private partnerships to enhance national cybersecurity and address emerging challenges in the digital landscape.

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

Information Disorder and the 2022 Midterm Elections - A Post-Mortem

Experts analyze the impact of misinformation on the 2022 US midterm elections, discussing foreign influence, domestic actors, and strategies to protect democratic integrity in the digital age.

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

Protecting Critical Infrastructure - Lessons from Colonial Pipeline Attack

Insights on strengthening critical infrastructure cybersecurity from TSA and pipeline industry leaders, discussing lessons learned from the Colonial Pipeline attack and collaborative efforts to enhance protection.

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

The Frontlines of Consumer Protection - Privacy, Data Security, and Civil Rights

Exploring consumer protection frontiers: privacy, data security, and civil rights. Experts discuss law enforcement's role in safeguarding public interests against cyber threats and fraud.

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

A Conversation with the Deputy Director of the FBI - Cybersecurity Challenges and FBI Efforts

FBI Deputy Director discusses Bureau's efforts to counter cyber threats, including SolarWinds, ransomware, and intellectual property theft, and shares insights on future cybersecurity challenges for 2023.

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