Democracy Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Democracy and Civics - Fortifying Participation for Change

Explore how strengthening democracy and civic engagement can empower citizens to drive meaningful change, featuring insights from journalist Joanne Lipman and civic leader Eric Liu.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Democracy at a Crossroads - A Conversation on Constitutional Challenges and Electoral Significance

Insightful discussion on democracy's challenges, featuring Judge Luttig's perspectives on constitutional issues, the 14th Amendment, state-level battles, and the upcoming election's significance for America's future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Kind of Nation? Democracy, Hamilton, Jefferson, and More - Class 7

Explore the 1790s "Reign of Witches" and Federalist power struggles through Hamilton-Jefferson tensions in early American democracy.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

45 reviews

Explore China's political-economic system, leadership dynamics, policy-making processes, societal engagement, and future prospects in this comprehensive analysis of Chinese politics.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

TED

Can Math Help Repair Democracy?

Explore how computer simulations and mathematical models can fix flaws in US democracy, from detecting gerrymandering to predicting alternative voting methods' impact.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why We Are Stronger Under a Democracy

Explore how equity strengthens democracy, as Dr. Crichlow shares inspiring stories of community courage and collaboration to protect shared values and uplift all voices.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Can Democracy Still Work? - Examining Threats to Democratic Institutions

Explore how authoritarianism threatens democratic institutions and the space for possibility they create, with insights from award-winning journalist and podcast host Jenn White.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Democracy Requires Disagreement - How to Disagree Effectively

Explore effective disagreement strategies to strengthen democratic societies in this thought-provoking discussion on the importance of diverse perspectives and constructive dialogue.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

How America Recovers - Patterns of Rupture and Repair in American Democracy

Discover America's resilience through historical patterns of crisis and renewal, plus actionable strategies to strengthen democracy and community during challenging times.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

How to Defend Democracy and Fight Autocracy

Discover a powerful firsthand account of fighting autocracy through the lens of Venezuelan activist Leopoldo Lopez, exploring strategies to unite globally and defend democratic values worldwide.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Democracy Is Being Tested - How Citizen Assemblies Can Help Protect Democracy

Discover how citizen assemblies strengthen democracy through the lens of Madagascar's activism, exploring community empowerment, civic engagement, and collective action for democratic preservation.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Burden of Democracy - India After 65 Years

Explore India's democratic journey, challenges, and progress since independence, examining key issues like identity, education, healthcare, and the role of institutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Ancient Greeks

30 reviews

This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of histo…

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

The Aspen Institute

Why Democracy is in Peril and What We Can Do About It

Explore the roots of political polarization and threats to democracy, with insights on repairing civic life from Harvard's Michael Sandel, followed by a discussion with prominent journalists.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Democracy vs. Authoritarianism - The Global Struggle

Explore the global conflict between democratic and authoritarian systems with experts discussing current challenges, technological impacts, and future implications for governance and human rights.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video