National Security Courses and Certifications

Assessing America’s National Security Threats

19 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine America and its adversaries in the 21st century.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 4 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

William J. Perry on Energy, National Security and Technology

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense William J. Perry shares insights on the intersection of energy, national security, and technology, drawing from his extensive experience in government and defense.

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

DoD's Office of Strategic Capital - Attracting Private Capital for National Security

Exploring DoD's Office of Strategic Capital's mission to attract private capital for national security, focusing on new financial tools supporting investment in critical frontier technologies.

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

The Aspen Institute

U.S. National Security Challenges: A Conversation with Jake Sullivan

Jake Sullivan discusses US national security challenges, focusing on Russia, Ukraine, China relations, and global economic and technological risks in this insightful Aspen Security Forum conversation.

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

The Aspen Institute

CIA Director William Burns on National Security Challenges - Aspen Security Forum 2023

Insightful discussion on global security challenges, emerging threats, and the CIA's role in addressing them, featuring Director William Burns and NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

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

The Aspen Institute

A Chat with the Director of the FBI - National Security, Cyberterrorism, and Counterintelligence

FBI Director discusses Bureau's role in national security, focusing on cyberterrorism and counterintelligence in conversation with NBC's Lester Holt at Aspen Security Forum.

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

The Aspen Institute

Under Assault: Assessing Top Threats to US National Security

Former CIA and National Intelligence directors discuss current external and internal threats to US national security, offering expert insights on pressing global challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Tour d'Horizon - National Security Threats and Policy Responses

Expert panel discusses current national security threats and potential policy responses, offering insights from former high-level government officials in homeland security, intelligence, and counterterrorism.

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

The Aspen Institute

National Security Priorities for the Incoming President

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen discusses critical national security priorities and challenges facing the incoming Trump administration in this insightful Washington Ideas Roundtable.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Lessons from the National Security Council - Advice for the New Administration

Insights from former National Security Advisors on reforming U.S. national security decision-making, offering practical solutions for executive departments and advisory bodies shaping foreign policy.

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

The Aspen Institute

Bipartisan Senate Perspective on National Security Challenges

Senators discuss bipartisan perspectives on technological innovation, great power competition, Ukraine war, and national security challenges in an increasingly polarized political environment.

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

The Aspen Institute

Semiconductors and National Security - The CHIPS Challenge

Explore the critical role of semiconductors in national security, featuring insights from Intel's CEO and a former U.S. Commerce Secretary on industry challenges and strategies.

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

The Aspen Institute

Homeland and National Security Insights - Aspen Security Forum 2018 Preview

Former top national security officials discuss pressing homeland and global security issues, offering expert insights on current challenges and threats facing the United States.

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

The Aspen Institute

At the Helm of the Intelligence Community - National Security and Intelligence Challenges

Explore national security events and intelligence challenges with the Director of National Intelligence in a thought-provoking discussion moderated by NBC's Lester Holt.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

President Trump's National Security Agenda

Explore key national security challenges with Ambassador Robert O'Brien, discussing global influence, Middle East policy, COVID-19 response, and election security in this insightful conversation.

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