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About the Course

This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects. Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life. If you’re already an expert, this peep under the mental hood will give you ideas for turbocharging successful learning, including counter-intuitive test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. If you’re struggling, you’ll see a structured treasure trove of practical techniques that walk you through what you need to do to get on track. If you’ve ever wanted to become better at anything, this course will help serve as your guide. This course can be taken independent of, concurrent with, or prior to, its companion course, Mindshift. (Learning How to Learn is more learning-focused, and Mindshift is more career-focused.) A related course by the same instructors is Uncommon Sense Teaching. To join the fully translated Portuguese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprender To join the fully translated Spanish version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprendiendo-a-aprender To join the fully translated Chinese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ruhe-xuexi To join the fully translated French version of the course, visit : http://www.coursera.org/learn/apprendre-comment-apprendre...

Top reviews

GA

Jul 20, 2017

Really useful insights had been provided by this course. No price can be put on this valuable resource. It's beyond anything valuable. Thank you very much for making this course. God Bless Everyone :)

MC

Oct 28, 2019

I enjoyed this course so much. I learned a lot about how I can become a better learner. This course was very interesting and useful. I have some tools that I can use to optimize my learning potential.

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By Erim E

Mar 12, 2020

Amazing. These were practically things I have learned throughout my successful academic career by trial and error but it was absolutely eye-opening to see that these are actual, recognized techniques. Obviously I did not know all of these techniques, so the course was instructional as well.

By Michelle

Apr 30, 2019

This course was one of the most helpful courses I encountered. I really helped me in learning how to learn properly. Techniques like the Pomodoro-Technique are now a great asset to my arsenal! I feel more achieved and I know how to get myself out of a slump and remotivate myself. Thank you!

By corantin s

Jan 30, 2019

A very complete course to understand and grab the different tools and techniques to improve learning skills. Even if I knew some of the stuff, it's always good to freshen the memory and understand why something works or not. Thank you very much for this materials that everyone should learn!

By ehsan m

Dec 10, 2017

The course is like a pleasant journey that I can strongly recommend to all young individuals-those who want to be increasingly effective in either studying or working. This is Learning You How to Learn!

Many thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley & Dr. Terrence Sejnowski for their nice presentation.

By Shrikant M

Aug 4, 2017

This course has been an extra ordinary journey of ourselves. The tools and techniques are very helpful in day to life. Moreover, we could make enormous change in our's and other's life. Because, teaching others is the best way to learn. A big round of applause for the complete team of LHTL.

By Rodolfo G S

Apr 4, 2017

We always are in a learning process, although we sometimes don't really know how is excactly that process of learning. Throught this course you will be able to learn a lot of useful techniques that you can use when learning something. I really recommend it to everyone. Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Rajasekhar V

Oct 3, 2016

The field I am in needs constant learning and updates. Before this course i was not confident and a little scared to update myself, but after the techniques learned in this course i am confident about future learning. Thanks to Barb and her team also Coursera bringing us such a good course.

By Dhruv C

Jan 5, 2016

An excellent course in understanding simple techniques to improve the learning process. I use these methods of learning to overcome the innate prorastination I go through on a regular basis. I would like to thank Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski for sharing this wonderful course with the world.

By Teresa D

Oct 17, 2015

Love love loved this course - read the corresponding book and recommend both to anyone who will listen. I have implemented many of the techniques not just in my own learning and time management efforts - but for my crew at work. The follow up material keeps the learning going - Great stuff!

By Kim A

Nov 24, 2024

An excellent course by Dr. Terrence Sejnowski and Dr. Barbara Oakley that provides practical techniques like active recall and spaced repetition. The use of metaphors and analogies makes complex concepts easy to grasp. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their learning skills.

By Semir Y

Dec 25, 2020

I wish I know about this techniques when I was an undergraduate or even a graduate student. But the good thing, my learning has not stopped yet, so, this is an excellent way to learn new things. Thank you, Dr. Barbara Oakley, and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski (That running thing, it works magic!)

By David M

Dec 18, 2020

It really supported and motivated me with my leanings of Web Development. My greatest takeaway is that learning takes not only place while concentrating on something. But also sports, sleep and giving yourself time on a topic is fundamental to better and faster really understand something.

By Oumou N

Nov 23, 2020

Excellent MOOC. J'ai énormément appris sur la science de l'apprentissage. Je dispose maintenant de plein d'outils pour aborder le travail et la vie plus sereinement.

Ce cours est à mettre entre toutes les mains.

Merci infiniment aux formateurs, et à tous ceux qui ont travaillé sur le cours.

By Mario E S

Jul 17, 2020

Very usefull course if you do not know anything about how the learning process works, how your brains works, what are the common problems to tackle when you are trying to study something hard and how to overcome them with easy and different techniques. ln general fulfilled my expectations.

By Carolina S

May 6, 2020

I really liked this course ! I learned so much with it and I can't wait to apply everything I learned- I already started applying some things. I highly recommend following this course. I learned so much about how my brain works and what to do to be more efficient and learn in a better way.

By John C d V

May 4, 2020

Very helpful to others out there. It will increase your efficiency on learning new subjects and brining more stronger concept or theory of it applying all the materials or tools and methods discussed in the video. Well done especially to the instructors involved. They explained it so well.

By Diane R

Feb 10, 2019

Thank you for creating an encouraging class. Learning, facts and science is invaluable, but without encouragement, being pursistant and confident when learning it is very hard to stay productive and learn to the best of the brain's potential. Thank you I look forward to the follwing weeks.

By Yilei R

Aug 21, 2017

Great course! There are a lot of practical techniques and tools introduced in the course. Also, the professors explained the science behind some common behaviors or feelings. Hopefully I am forming a better learning habit. At least I am handling procrastination according to the videos now!

By Hsin-Yi T

Nov 2, 2015

This course is great! It's very helpful and useful to me. When I use the technique "Pomodoro" , It did help me finished the works I procrastinate for some times. It worked. There are many other techniques in this course are waiting for you to discover. Hope you enjoy learning like I do.

By Zhou Y

Oct 5, 2015

This is by far the best course I have taken on Coursera. It reminds me of the techniques that I have long been abandoned and introduces intriguing part on improving myself. This one is simply brilliant. I will definitely recommend this course to any full-time undergraduate student to take!

By Diana L

Jul 29, 2023

This is an absolutely excellent course which should be taught in schools. I have founded a coding school ( https://agileroo.com) where I teach kids how to code - I will introduce a special module called "Learning how to lean", since the material is much needed for all kids and teenagers.

By chinni s

Jun 15, 2023

The course is simply Wow! the basic fundamentals techniques to learn this will help full for each and every student and employee who are looking for the career growth. I really felt happy for getting classes from doctorates and researches and sharing their valuable knowledge and thoughts.

By Tausif T

Apr 2, 2023

Really enjoyed the course and gained helpful insights on how our brains work and how we can use techniques to make learning more effective. The things I have learned through this course will be helpful in whatever things that I go on learning. Thankful for the team for making such course.

By Missy

Oct 30, 2022

I really enjoyed this course Learning How to Learn because it taught me how to learn, memorize, and how to be a better test taker. I also really liked watching all the videos as well. THe professors were excellent as well to learn from. I would definately reccomend this course to others.

By Aqiva K

Jan 13, 2021

The truth is that I love learning, I'm always seeking new opportunities to learn. The quality of content of this course exceeds my expectations, and the lecturer, Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, was superb. Thank you so much.

This is one the best MOOCs I've ever encountered.