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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 Deepali P

Aug 3, 2020

This is course has helped me immensely. I now use the pomodoro, space repetition, recall, frequent testing and many other techniques effectively. I am able to study better. I feel better equipped to achieve in my study areas! Barbara Oakley is Wonder Woman for me henceforth!

By 倪泽文

Jul 29, 2020

Thanks for your course,I really learn a lot and open my mind lead me into a new world,let me know why I feel so frustrated when i learn the new things,that's normal and with my perservince,i can master it and do it well.Thanks for giving me the courage and the learning skill.

By Andres F G C

Jul 18, 2020

It was very efficient to alarm me of the wrong paths I've been taking at the hour of studying or taking a test, It gave me some techniques to avoid, prevent and "fight" procrastination, and It was useful at the hour of knowing "what was behind" all of the process of learning.

By IT107-Raj S V

Jul 5, 2020

This is the best course i have taken in coursera for so long. I am very happy with this course and i will recommend this to every student weather bright or dull, to take this course. I am fully satisfied with the time and energy i had given to this course. Its fully worth it.

By Laura H

Jul 3, 2020

I enjoyed the course. Well researched, rich content, easy to understand by a person without an in-depth knowledge of the subject. I will definitely use the acquired knowledge into my upcoming learning opportunities and also share them with my child to assist with her studies.

By 项立新

May 19, 2020

it is the first course that I completed in coursera. the skills i accquired build a solid fountation for other courses. since then, I do not feel frustrated any more during learning, because I have developed my own methodology and procedure to learn.

believe me, just learn it.

By Amol S

Apr 25, 2020

Very insightful course. I corroborate many of the methods presented here like mini-testing, recall and illusions of competence with my own experience before taking the course which I used to apply subconsciously, per se. Highly recommend this course to all learners out there.

By Ewelina

Apr 19, 2020

Truly helpful tips and very interesting facts about brain and learning expounded in easy to understand, clear and sometimes funny way by the professionals. I highly recommend this course. The methods of learning presented there can be applied to every skill you want to learn.

By Iyer S R

Apr 13, 2020

Very beautiful experience of learning how to learn. Thank you Dr. Terrence Sjenowski and Dr. Barbara Oakley for making our journey through this course very exciting and wonderful. This has helped me gain self-confidence and also to overcome my fears of learning something new!

By Yan Z

Aug 26, 2019

Really amazing,i think everyone should start this course before study any courses,not only hereon Coursera. it should be first step before learning, and then which will make you study effectively.

I won't never regret in choosing this Learning how to learn course, many thanks.

By Tsz-Nok L

Aug 14, 2019

The single most useful course on Coursera that everyone should take, because what it teaches can be applied to many aspects in life, not just related to school-type learning. Bite-size videos make participants easier to finish, and the course book is a very useful supplement.

By Srikanth

Feb 20, 2018

This is a very nicely compiled course, explaining in detail how the mind works. Personally I liked the focused and diffused thinking and how it helps in improving the creativity. I am of the opinion that this course should be taken by high school grade students and teachers.

By Ekaterina

Oct 16, 2017

I loved the course! It changed my thoughts about the mind and learning. Now I know that I can learn anything. And the most important: I know HOW to learn it: from general understanding of brain work to technics and real mental tools. Thank you very much, Barbara and Terrence!

By Jamal D

Feb 2, 2016

I thought the Learning How to Learn course was exceptional and well put together giving me the behind the scenes of learning how one learns. This was the missing component that will equip me to take on more challenging subjects strategically in my pursuit to obtain knowledge.

By Daniel O

Dec 25, 2015

This course was very helpful, the videos and the material are well organized and the book is a good thing to have... as you will learn, mixing different sources of motivation to learn a subject actually help you in the learning curve. Be sure not to miss this awesome course !

By Jordan S

Nov 3, 2015

Amazing course! If you're having trouble learning and focusing, check this course out. The structure is very well layed-out, and information is presented in a straightforward presentation as a series of videos. Watch the optional interviews, too, for some very good advice.

By Richard M

Aug 7, 2015

A really interesting and thought-provoking course that combined theoretical neuroscience and practical ideas for maximising study skills in real-world settings. I shall be recommending to all my students that they ought to sign up for future edition of 'Learning How to Learn.

By Александър Д

Jul 18, 2022

It's an amazing course I can easily recommend to everyone who would like to know more about learning! Theory and practice aside, one of the things that impressed me the most were the amazing interviews with some of the most interesting people I have had the pleasure to hear.

By Nguyễn H Q

Mar 22, 2022

Very useful. Although learning is usually be defined as something for kids or young people, I find this class is an essential course for adults. The methods of learning provided in this course can benefit your all life, and will effective improve the way you learn and think.

By fatemeh m

Nov 22, 2021

one of the best course i've ever watch.really brilliant and amazing!! they way two doctors speak and teaching what they know and transfer them to us is unbelievable. Thank you from my heart Barbara oakley! you change my view and perspective of view to the world and learning.

By Frances M

Jun 24, 2021

The course is brimming with practical tips and packed with interesting articles (now saved to my reading list), and interviews. Professor Oakley's approach is engaging and entertaining. I actually finished this ahead of my self-imposed deadline. I am beyond glad I enrolled.

By Zemanel 1

Oct 25, 2020

This is a great course for everyone! I have come to the realization of some concepts I was using already but I have never thought about it. The instructors and all involved in setting this course out are just spectacular. I am really grateful to all and wishing all the best.

By Christienne A D

Oct 6, 2020

I am really grateful that I came across this course. I have learned lots of things that will surely help me in my many more years of learning. I am very excited to apply the skills and techniques I've learned in my everyday life. Thank you very much for creating this course!

By Yusuf N

Oct 4, 2020

This is an amazing course. It takes you in a splendor journey to explore your invaluable gift; Your Brain. It gives you an insight about the learning abilities you have been gifted with. Thank you very much for designing such a helpful course. Enjoyed a lot learning from it.

By Maria C

Aug 19, 2020

Ótimo curso! Fiquei muito entretida e aprendi muita coisa. Obrigada, Coursera por proporcionar isso a muitas pessoas que não tem condições financeiras de pagar um curso tão interessante. Levarei para a vida o que eu aprendi e ensinarei o que sei a muita gente próxima de mim.