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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 Zehour G

Aug 30, 2016

Excellent course, very useful and very clear steps. Helped me restructure my language learning.

Dr. Oakley makes it easy to follow all information and her way encourages to finish the course.

Dr. Seknowski is very enthusiastic while giving the info which made me intrigued to continue

By Francisco M

Apr 16, 2023

I just finished the course and I highly recommend it.

The value of actually knowing how to study is immeasurable. I will be using 100% of the mental frameworks and tools that were explained in the classes.

Thanks to both Barbara and Terrence for the work they put into the course 🙂.

By Andrei C

Jul 14, 2022

An eye opener course on how the brain works and how one can optimize learning. Incredibly useful. Spot on tactics on all the problems and fears one might encounter when learning difficult topics in any field. Probably the most important course, it should be mandatory for everyone.

By Serhii M

Apr 29, 2022

Having graduated from a medical university with honors, I thought there wouldn't be much this course could teach me. Still, I learned a couple of interesting techniques as well as got a number of interesting insights while completing the course. Thanks to everyone, who created it!

By Aleem Q

Oct 26, 2021

I am really happy and glad i took this course. Many things are unfolded about learning, memory, and different parts of brain and their functions. Learning about the difference between focuses(Conscious) mind and Defuse(Sub-conscious Mind) is very helpfull and rewarding. Thank you.

By ibrahim E

Nov 27, 2020

that course is so easy and I have gat a lot of information about memory , chunking , metaphor , inadequacy and a lot ..... so that is a great and useful ways to keep studying and learn how to learn . i repeat every things to my kids try to give them all i know about that course .

By Oliver P

Nov 5, 2020

Wow! i didn't know there were many techniques in effectively using your brain. I have just discovered how to unlock my potential. What I like about the course is how the lectures were kept short and meaningful. I hope I can apply the techniques discussed in this course to my life.

By Di P C N G

Jul 18, 2020

I found it enlightening: this course makes you understand how your brain works in very simple words. Actually it was very interesting reading how and why things I already did actually work best in my study routine and learning new things.

One of the best ways of spending your time!

By John T

Apr 9, 2020

This course outlines effective ways to learn and how to escape old habits that may lower your effective ability to learn. If you've ever struggled with studying, procrastination, or find yourself having to reread materials; take this course to open up a new way to study and learn.

By Amal L C

Sep 24, 2019

I just loved this course. It completely changed me and my way of looking at learning. It made love learning and not seeing the act of learning as a dreadful thing to do. I become an enthusiastic long-life learner. Thank you Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski. from the bottom of my heart

By Rashmi R

Nov 17, 2017

The best course to learn how to learn. You will get answers many questions that you would have had on learning. The methods and techniques will be extremely helpful. I wish I had known these techniques when I was young where I would have enjoyed learning more than I actually did.

By 蔡芳芳

Oct 25, 2017

This course is extremely useful for me. As living in a country that exam-oriented education takes the lead, I find that a lot of my former study method were wrong. Therefore, I would definitely recommend this course to my friends, cousins, and of course, my teachers. Thanks a lot.

By Kevin L

Sep 15, 2017

Best course ever!! I have always been a slow learner. I hope to become a quicker learner by using some of the techniques i learned from this course. I tried to be consistent with my approach to learning. Sometimes before i fall asleep, i tried to recall what I did today. Thank you

By Ingo S

May 23, 2017

very good insight on how learning is best organized and experienced

very good structure, guidance and media content on topics presented

highly valueable further reading recommendations and optional interviews

take your time - it´s worth it anytime

... Thank you very much from Germany

By Mangesh J

Apr 9, 2017

Great Course!! I completed this course (without certificate) today at the age of 23 and wanted the 16 year old me embarking on an undergraduate education to have this material. Alas! All is not lost . Definitely a life changing course for me.Will put its principles into practice.

By Adriana G

Jul 7, 2016

This course has change my life forever!!! Thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terry Sejnowski for teaching me how to learn!!

I highly recommend this course, as it shows strategies that can be applied in any life activity, as so...aren't we daily learners on the school of life! :D

By Rick B

Feb 1, 2016

Excellent course, taught by excellent instructions. This is the only class I have taken that is talked about positively in other classes. If your looking for a great class, and learn something that will benefit you down the road of life, then invest some time and take this course.

By halry s

Dec 10, 2015

That´s a wonderful course. It is also an unforgetable experience for everyone who wants to leave the "autopilot" of your own sort of learning and really have a brilliant opportunity of learning from a dynamic and powerful dimension which can really brings good significant results!

By Bruno

Dec 2, 2015

This is a great course. As day go by, the more you apply the techniques you've learned in this course, the more you'll see the differences in your learning process. Your mind and body will appreciate. It's a healthy way to get the most of the learning process. I totally recommend!

By Omaima A

Nov 13, 2015

This course is great. I enjoyed every minute of the lectures and the interviews too. It was very motivating and informative. I learned a lot from it to teach my self and my kids too. Barbara did a great job throughout the course. I recommend this course for everyone at any age.

By Francis J P

Oct 9, 2015

This course is excellent. I gives many techniques to help improve learning which are applicable to any subject, as well as giving insight into how the learning process in our brains actually work. Dr. Oakley, who is the main presenter, does a wonderful job presenting the material.

By richard s

Jul 3, 2023

Great course. Learned a lot and have started to use the strategies I learned in my studies. Gave A Mind for Numbers book and recommended the Learning How To Learn Coursera course to my niece who is starting college in seven weeks, and my dad who is starting to have memory loss.

By Sherry B

Dec 12, 2022

I think that Learning How to Learn was a great course to take. It really breaks down learning and how to learn more efficiently and with understanding. I encourage anyone who has trouble learning and retaining information to take this course. Thanks for teaching me how to learn!!

By Juan M R S

Nov 15, 2020

More than the way in which you should learn to learn, the course in a general way shows you how you should handle the information in your brain. It is the living example of a good way to learn to learn on the subject of learning to learn.

They did a great job with this course.

By Anidhya G

Oct 2, 2020

It is great course for those who thinks just because of some silly problems. My biggest problem was that i am not consistent toward my studies and i get easily distracted. There are many useful techniques i learned from this course and most that will change my life is "Pomodoro".