The Aspen Institute Courses

Watts and Bots - Security and Abundance in the AI Age

Explore how America can expand energy infrastructure to meet AI's growing electricity demands while maintaining cybersecurity and grid resilience against increasing threats.

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

Playing Offense - Imposing Consequences in the Digital Domain

Explore offensive cyber strategies and consequences for digital aggression with experts from US Cyber Command, Google, FBI, and industry leaders discussing risks and opportunities.

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

Hacking the Narrative - Communicating Cyber in the Age of Distraction

Discover how master storytellers transform complex cybersecurity threats into compelling narratives that drive public engagement and behavioral change in our distracted world.

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

Beyond the Beltway - The Road Ahead for State and Local Cyber Policy

Explore innovative state and local cybersecurity defense models amid rising ransomware threats and evolving federal directives with expert practitioners and policymakers.

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

Nobel Prize-Winning Discoveries at the Center of Our Galaxy - Supermassive Black Hole Research

Discover Nobel Laureate Andrea Ghez's groundbreaking research confirming the existence of a supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, transforming theoretical concepts into proven reality.

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

Islam, Christianity, and the Case for Pluralism

Explore how sincere religious faith can foster common ground and support pluralism, examining alternatives to political violence through Islamic and Christian perspectives.

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

Religion and AI - Exploring Spiritual Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence

Explore how AI technologies evoke religious dimensions and moral frameworks, examining contemporary hopes and anxieties that mirror spiritual narratives and ethical reflections.

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

Identity Politics and Europe's Far Right

Explore how European far-right movements invoke "Christian civilization" as cultural identity, examining the disconnect between religious rhetoric and theological foundations.

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

How Can Trump Accounts Build Wealth for Low- and Moderate-Income Households?

Explore how Trump Accounts, launching in 2026, can create wealth-building opportunities for low- and moderate-income families through expert policy analysis.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Redefining Student Engagement - From Student Voice to Co-Agency

Explore how students and adults can move beyond tokenism toward authentic shared power in education governance, featuring student perspectives and emerging research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building New Narratives on Work and Opportunity in the US South

Explore how Southern communities are reframing economic development beyond low-wage models, focusing on worker dignity, quality jobs, and inclusive prosperity through expert insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Leading with Moral Courage in a Divided Democracy

Explore how faith-informed leaders navigate extremism and civic division while fostering belonging and justice in democratic society through candid dialogue.

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

2026 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards - Informational Webinar

Discover how to apply for the 2026 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards, supporting early career researchers and artists exploring how arts impact health and wellbeing.

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

Back to the Future of Work - Revisiting the Past and Shaping the Future

Explore how technology, pandemic impacts, and evolving labor dynamics are reshaping employment landscapes with insights from leading researchers and policy experts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Future of European Security

Explore critical challenges and strategic opportunities shaping Europe's defense landscape in this expert discussion from the premier U.S. security conference.

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