Courses

Join us and explore a look at economics and government. After a brief discussion of terms, we'll discuss the importance of economics to society and economics laws, systems, and organizations to help you prepare for current and future economics studies.

Climate Change and Global Affairs: Navigating a Warming World is a three-course specialization created by the Council on Foreign Relations. By completing this self-guided series, you will understand the natural and human causes of climate change and how climate change affects society and global affairs. You will also learn about the many approaches to mitigate and adapt to climate change’s effects and assess how governments can address climate change at the local, national, and international levels. In short, you will achieve climate literacy. Intended for all learners, this specialization may be of particular interest to: Social and environmental science educators (K-12, Higher Ed, Adult Learning, and Vocational Trainers) High school and college students interested in social and environmental science education Individuals preparing for existing and emerging climate-related careers Individuals seeking to augment their existing careers with green, or climate-related skills.

Explore India's foreign affairs strategy through an insightful discussion featuring Shivshankar Menon, former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, and Tanvi Madan, Director of the India Project and Senior Fellow at Brookings. Moderated by Anja Manuel, Director of the Aspen Strategy Group, this 27-minute talk delves into the complexities and nuances of India's approach to international relations, offering valuable perspectives on the country's diplomatic priorities and global positioning.

Explore the dynamics of open and closed systems in government, media, and society through this thought-provoking lecture by Anne-Marie Slaughter, Princeton University's Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs. Delve into the 21st-century divide between open and closed governments, challenging the traditional democracy vs. non-democracy paradigm. Examine the role of accountability, reader access, and emerging media platforms like Al Jazeera Stream in shaping information dissemination. Investigate the connections between open government, open society, and the open-source movement, and consider how these concepts relate to equality and democracy. Engage with discussions on polarization, politics, and the potential of cyberspace to address societal issues, while also exploring the evolving role of traditional media in an increasingly open world.

Engage in a thought-provoking discussion featuring former national security advisors Condoleezza Rice, Stephen Hadley, Susan Rice, and Thomas Donilon as they share their insights on America's role in global affairs. Moderated by Nicholas Burns, director of the Aspen Strategy Group and professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, this Hurst Lecture Series event, presented in collaboration with the Aspen Strategy Group, offers a unique opportunity to gain perspective on critical international issues and the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy from those who have served at the highest levels of national security.

Learn more about civil liberties, the balance of power and more by taking our informative Intro to Government course. You can use the short video and text lessons and multiple-choice quizzes provided here to get caught up in class, study for a test or just to learn something new.

Informatica Data Direction Application configuration & usage , Integration with Informatica Master Data Management (MDM) What you'll learn: IDD Subject Area BasicsDetailed view of IDD Configuration ManagerCreate Subject Area, Subject Area Child and Grand ChildDetailed view of IDD ApplicationConfigure InternationalizationUnderstanding Properties files The overview of the Informatica Master Data Director course is for beginners who would like to start their career as MDM Developer or IDD Developer. The course focuses on various features of Informatica Data Director and how to configure it in simple steps.At the end of this course, you should be able to -Access Data Director Configuration Manager, IDD ApplicationUnderstand IDD Concepts - Subject Areas and Subject Area GroupsPerform ORS BindingConfigure Subject Areas and Subject GroupsConfigure children and Grand ChildrenConfigure Cleansing and ValidationsSearch records using IDD ApplicationCreate basic and advanced searchesCreate and Update EntitiesExport and Import IDD ApplicationUnderstand configuration files

It reviews all of the substantive material that is usually taught in one-semester introductory course in American Government and politics at college. Our goal as creators of this course is to prepare you to pass the College Board’s CLEP examination and obtain college credit for free.Through the guidance of Rebecca Lubot, professor of History at Rutgers University, this course will cover topics such as the institutions and policy processes of the federal government, the federal courts and civil liberties, political parties and interest groups, political beliefs and behavior, and the content and history of the Constitution.The “American Government” course is a completely self-paced course. It has no prerequisites and it is offered entirely for free.

Explore the potential for entrepreneurs to influence government policies in this TEDx talk by Jasser Riahi. Delve into the distinctions between polity, politics, and policies, and gain insights into the public policy process. Learn effective strategies for engaging with policymakers, including thorough issue understanding, early involvement, alliance building, and public sector innovation. Discover how a young law student and civil society activist from Tunisia advocates for promoting culture, reinforcing democracy, and empowering youth through entrepreneurship and public policy engagement. Gain valuable perspectives on the intersection of green entrepreneurship, public policy, and social change in this thought-provoking 14-minute presentation.

Learn how to effectively educate and engage a board of directors on cybersecurity matters in this informative conference talk from the Central Ohio InfoSec Summit 2016. Explore the critical role of board members in overseeing organizational security, including their responsibilities, governance duties, and the importance of transparency. Discover strategies for communicating security and business value, implementing a comprehensive approach to enterprise risk management, and addressing legal implications. Gain insights into handling breaches, managing outsourcing risks, and preparing for unplanned events. Examine the challenges of educating developers, mitigating insider threats, and establishing proper governance structures. Delve into topics such as incident response, systemic escalation, and the composition of an effective board. Equip yourself with the knowledge to bridge the gap between cybersecurity professionals and board members, ensuring a strategic direction that aligns with business objectives and protects valuable assets.

Active Directory services : Active Directory DS, Active directory GPO, Active directory DNS, Active Directory PS & many. What you'll learn: Will get expertise on operations of Active Directory components such as :-Active Directory Management ToolsActive Directory Administrative CenterActive Directory Users & ComputersActive Directory Group Policy ObjectsActive Directory Sites and ServicesActive Directory DNSActive Directory Backup and RestorePlanning Domain ControllerActive Directory PowerShell This course is build for novice employees to professionals.The course of contents are :Active Directory sites and servicesActive Directory management toolsActive Directory Users and Computers Active Directory Administrative CenterActive Directory DNSActive Directory and Group Policy ObjectActive Directory Backup &RestoreActive Directory PowerShell Windows Server Active Directory is very much indeed a important subject in Windows Server administration. In this course I have tried my best to cover all components of Active Directory. Active Directory networking and maintenance is a really important work for a system administrator's day to day job life. Active Directory is not only about managing users and computers in an organisation, it is an art for a system administrator how the he/she built a secure network to protect company's inside informations, from malicious users.In this course I have covered Active Directory administration for operating systems such asWindows Server 2019 Active Directory PowerShellWindows Server 2016 Active DirectoryWindows Server 2012/2012R2 Active Directory

Explore the global landscape of government-mandated data access in this 26-minute Black Hat conference talk. Examine how countries are increasingly requiring private sector companies to provide "front door" access to data as a condition for market entry. Analyze the implications for intellectual property protection and personal privacy as digital authoritarian frameworks spread worldwide. Learn about specific policies and tactics employed by nations like China, Turkey, Thailand, and Indonesia, as well as the EU's GDPR. Discover key questions to ask when assessing data access requirements, methods for gathering and sourcing relevant information, and emerging trends in both data protection and government access. Gain insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and consider next steps for navigating these complex issues in the global digital economy.

Explore the inner workings of government, politics, and democracy through a series of engaging animated lectures. Delve into topics such as executive orders, impeachment, money laundering, McCarthyism, and the jury system. Examine the appointment process for US Supreme Court justices, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and effective protest strategies. Investigate the history of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence. Analyze the concepts of power, value of currency, and historical figures like Richard Nixon and Vladimir Lenin. Learn about pivotal moments in US history, including the Boston Tea Party, Louisiana Purchase, and first American election. Understand the complexities of voting systems, the Electoral College, and gerrymandering. Discover the origins of Labor Day, Title IX, and the three branches of US government. Explore economic concepts like recessions and monetary policy. Examine controversial topics such as Prohibition, modern populism, and the US bail system. Investigate lesser-known aspects of American history, including wilderness ownership, New Deal programs, and the Chinese Exclusion Act.

What are the foundations of the U.S. political system? How do leading institutions such as the presidency and Congress operate? Where do public opinion, political parties, groups, and the media fit in? What explains America’s economic, social, and foreign policies? If exploring these questions interests you, then this series is for you. You’ll examine the American political system, including its constitutional foundations and public policies. You’ll learn about U.S. institutions and U.S. political organizations while maintaining a perspective on the "big picture". What are the driving forces and persistent tendencies of American politics? Who governs America — how, when and why? Lectures highlight the main features of American politics and case studies will prompt you to think critically about what you have learned. American politics has all the aspects of drama, but it has real meaning for people’s everyday lives. This introduction to the U.S. government will enable you to understand the origin of key narratives in U.S. political discourse and guide you through a complex system so that you can enable change in your communities.

The course is a fundamental, comprehensive, and forward-looking course on electronic government, belonging to the interdisciplinary field, encompassing elements from both social sciences such as social governance and business environment, and engineering disciplines such as big data and information systems. The aim is to cultivate students as interdisciplinary talents who understand both management and technology.Starting from the background concepts and development process of electronic government, the course outlines the significant changes in the development of electronic government both domestically and internationally. It then delves into the analysis, design, development, implementation, and process optimization of electronic government, helping students understand the construction and management logic of electronic government as a special type of management information system. Once students have a preliminary grasp of the basic knowledge of electronic government, the course focuses on three key government activities: public participation, grassroots governance, and business environment, providing specific insights into electronic government and government management innovation, along with offering typical practical cases. Subsequently, it introduces big data, algorithms, artificial intelligence, elaborating on the application process of these new technologies in electronic government and exploring their impact on government administrative behavior and decision-making. Following this, it provides a detailed explanation of the performance evaluation methods and content of electronic government both domestically and internationally. Finally, by analyzing current excellent journal papers, the course elucidates the research frontier of electronic government for students.

American Government begins with the evolution of the social contract, U.S. political ideals and the 4 theories of power in America. Next comes the Constitution: how it was created, what it says, checks and balances and the importance of the Bill of Rights. You’ll explore Federalism and the balance between federal and state governments. Once you understand where our government comes from, you’ll move on to how it interacts with citizens: civil liberties, civil rights, public opinion and mass media, special interest groups, and the electoral process. You’ll examine the 3 branches of the federal government in depth: Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary, before ending with public policy and State and Local governments.

American Government begins with the evolution of the social contract, U.S. political ideals and the 4 theories of power in America. Next comes the Constitution: how it was created, what it says, checks and balances and the importance of the Bill of Rights. You’ll explore Federalism and the balance between federal and state governments. Once you understand where our government comes from, you’ll move on to how it interacts with citizens: civil liberties, civil rights, public opinion and mass media, special interest groups, and the electoral process. You’ll examine the 3 branches of the federal government in depth: Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary, before ending with public policy and State and Local governments.

Explore the complex landscape of artificial intelligence in this 49-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the promises and challenges of AI as experts from government, tech industry, and academia discuss its ethical implementation, regulation, and impact on society. Learn about the White House's approach to AI, potential risks of AI models, public concerns, and proposed plans for oversight. Examine issues of jurisdiction, international cooperation, privacy, and AI development in China. Gain insights from speakers including the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Google's President of Global Affairs, and other distinguished panelists as they address the critical role of AI in shaping our future across various sectors.

Explore a comprehensive series of lectures and tutorials on economy and current affairs tailored for UPSC and IAS exam preparation. Delve into crucial topics like shell companies, money laundering, insolvency and bankruptcy code, agricultural futures, finance commissions, external sector economics, budget analysis, and economic surveys. Learn about important economic concepts, policies, and current events through detailed explanations, MCQs, and weekly current affairs updates. Cover a wide range of subjects including inflation, banking, trade agreements, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and more. Gain insights into recent economic developments, government schemes, and their implications for competitive exams. Enhance your understanding of complex economic issues and prepare effectively for UPSC and IAS examinations with this extensive collection of educational content.

Explore the impact of the Veterans Affairs National Abdominal Aortic Screening Program in this 51-minute seminar presented by Dr. Manuel Garcia-Toca, Clinical Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Gain insights into the effectiveness and outcomes of this crucial screening initiative designed to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms in veterans. Learn about the program's implementation, its significance in preventive healthcare, and how it has influenced patient care and outcomes within the VA healthcare system. Understand the latest developments in abdominal aortic screening techniques and their potential applications beyond the veteran population.