Terrorism Courses and Certifications

The Future of Terrorism - Patterns, Trends, and Scientific Approaches

Explore patterns and trends in modern terrorism over the past 50 years, examining data-driven insights to understand and potentially forecast future threats and developments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

From the Looming Tower to the Pandemic - The Twenty Years Since 9/11

Explore the two decades since 9/11, examining terrorism's evolution, intelligence failures, and US leadership challenges with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Shared Roots of Extremism

Explore the causes, consequences, and prevention strategies of political extremism, from ISIS to white supremacy, in this insightful discussion on global radicalization.

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

The Aspen Institute

The New Normal? Addressing Frequent Small-Scale Terrorist Attacks

Experts discuss the evolving nature of terrorist attacks, focusing on smaller-scale incidents targeting soft targets and their implications for security strategies and public safety.

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

The Aspen Institute

Africa: The Next Hotbed of Terrorism?

Explores the rise of terrorist groups across Africa, examining their impact on regional stability and global security. Experts discuss challenges and potential strategies to address this growing threat.

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

The Aspen Institute

ISIL and Al Qaeda: Lethal One-Upmanship

Explore the deadly competition between ISIL and Al Qaeda for global primacy, examining their strategies, affiliates, and the implications for international security.

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

The Aspen Institute

Westerners Joining ISIS: Motivations and Prevention Strategies

Explore the motivations and backgrounds of Westerners joining ISIS, focusing on high-profile cases and strategies to counter radicalization.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Shared Roots of Extremism

Explore the causes, consequences, and prevention strategies of political extremism, from ISIS to white supremacy, in this insightful discussion on global radicalization.

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

The Aspen Institute

Connecting the Dots Between Global Terrorism and Local Law Enforcement

Explore the convergence of national security and local policing in the fight against terrorism, examining challenges and strategies for effective law enforcement in the modern era.

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

The Aspen Institute

Countering Violent Extremism in the United States - Strategies and Challenges

Explore strategies to counter violent extremism in the US, examining domestic and international threats, social media's role, and government responses.

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

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

25 reviews

First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals, in addition to an exploration of this phenomenon and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of the art in (counter) terro…

• Coursera
• 18 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

16 reviews

Explore complex global security challenges, their multifaceted nature, and approaches to address them. Learn to analyze and understand modern safety issues from various perspectives and governance levels.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to International Criminal Law

12 reviews

Explore international criminal law's fundamentals, including war crimes, genocide, terrorism, and piracy. Examine unique liability modes, specialized defenses, and challenges in prosecuting international crimes.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution

7 reviews

Examine the pivotal but misunderstood era of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the first effort in American history to construct an interracial democracy.

• edX
• 18 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Terrorism and Counterterrorism

11 reviews

What is the danger of terrorism, and how can the world respond effectively?

• edX
• 7 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)