Democracy & Elections Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Reclaiming Democratic Virtues - Moderation, Civility, and Compromise

Explore strategies to revitalize democratic values, focusing on moderation, civility, and compromise. Experts discuss practical steps to repair ethical fabric and rebuild moral infrastructure in today's polarized political climate.

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

The Aspen Institute

Can Our Democracy Survive the Internet? - Challenges and Solutions

Exploring the Internet's impact on democracy, polarization, and information warfare, with insights on combating disinformation and adapting to evolving digital challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

How to Spot Authoritarianism and Choose Democracy

Explore the seven steps of authoritarianism and learn how to protect democracy through informed choices. Gain insights on the power of individual actions in preserving freedom and fostering societal change.

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

The Royal Institution

How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy

Unveiling disinformation tactics and their impact on democracy, while providing actionable solutions to combat misinformation and protect truth in the digital age.

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

Gresham College

Democracy and International Criminal Justice in the World of the Rule of Law

Explore democracy's fragility and the vital role of international criminal justice in upholding rule of law, featuring insights on Ukraine, global conflicts, and judicial accountability.

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

The Aspen Institute

Shared Futures - Who Cares What You Think - Understanding Public Input in Representative Democracy

Discover how Google's Jigsaw CEO explores public input challenges in democracy and innovative solutions for understanding citizens' views at scale through a Bowling Green partnership.

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

Why We Need a Civic CERN - Superintelligence for the People

Exploring the concept of a civic CERN to address societal challenges, focusing on human-centric solutions for democracy, resource management, and climate neutrality in Europe.

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

The Aspen Institute

Recovering a Sensible Democracy - Challenges and Solutions

Explore the fundamental issues plaguing democracy and potential non-partisan solutions for a more representative system, addressing gerrymandering, corruption, and leadership failures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Global Democracy Agenda - Denver Dialogue on Democracy

Experts discuss global democracy erosion, threats to democratic order, and strategies for ensuring democratic resilience in the U.S. and internationally.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Future of Israeli Democracy

Explore Israel's internal challenges on its 75th anniversary, examining divisions and debates about democratic institutions amid geopolitical vulnerabilities.

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

The Aspen Institute

Educating for American Democracy: Shared Understandings in a Pluralistic Society

Explore debates on historical narratives, cultural values, and civic education in America. Discuss shared understandings needed for democracy to thrive and where to learn them in a pluralistic society.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the 21st Century - Book Talk

Explore strategies for evolving collective bargaining and building worker power to address modern challenges and create a more democratic future through real-world stories and expert insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Will Democracy Self-Destruct?

Experts discuss global rise of autocratic leaders, examining causes and consequences of democratic erosion, and exploring strategies to strengthen democratic institutions and societal cohesion.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century

Análisis de estrategias autocráticas globales y cómo contrarrestarlas para preservar la democracia, con énfasis en temas de poder, política exterior y desafíos geopolíticos actuales.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Future We Need - Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century

Exploring collective bargaining as a tool for improving work conditions, addressing discrimination, and strengthening democracy. Authors discuss new forms of worker organizing to build an economy that benefits all.

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