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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 Rafael C

Jul 17, 2020

I learned new technics about how to improve my learning skills and even I have realized why I failed to pass some tests in the past. Apart from that, the course was conducted in a very enjoyable way.

Thank you very much for helping me to gain more skills in this field.

Regards

By Rammanohar S

Jun 11, 2020

It a an amazing course. Every one should undergo this course which gives new insights to learning methods. I feel fortunate to have come across this course and complete it. I feel very grateful to the speakers for introducing such powerful mental tools to learning methods.

By Renu P

Jun 1, 2020

Its a wonderful course, helped me a lot in my learning. Here I have learnt , how to learn. The techniques and the practices which I learnt were helpful and makes me more confident to take the responsibility of my learning. Thank you Dr.Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terry Sejnowski.

By Abhishek S

May 25, 2020

it's an amazing experience to understand how the human mind works, and with simple learning tricks and techniques , one can easily learn whatever he/she wants. Additionally, it's not only working with your area of interest/subject but also beautiful works with hard subjects.

By Rashid S

Apr 30, 2020

This is my fist online course ever and it's the best course to start with. Really it changed my mind on learning and following the career for academic degrees first and secondly to learn about each and everything else in a very practical useful way.

thank you.

you inspired me.

By Andrew E

Jan 27, 2020

This course has been so helpful! I am actively employing techniques I learned in this course to learn Linear Algebra. I honestly feel like I have never been a more effective or efficient learner. Highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to learn new subjects in the future.

By kyle n

Oct 16, 2019

Throughout public school there is no place where I have been taught theory behind learning, it was just study this or finish an assignment. Most of the concepts are generally basic but if you have never heard or thought about it, it is worth investing time into the material.

By Kara L B

Jan 7, 2018

This course helped me realize that I'm not just naturally better at learning certain topics than others, but that the process and approach I take matters most. I am so excited to apply what I've learned here to other areas in both my own learning and my children's education.

By Francesco B

Oct 13, 2017

During this course I had the chance to learn new metodologies about learning. I started to practise them soon and I am still doing it successfully and satisfactorly. I will be always grateful to Professors Terry Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley and all Courera staff. Francesco

By Mohamed A B

Sep 18, 2017

This course contains nothing and everything. It is very beneficial and helpful. I remember before this course how much it was hard to self learn or to learn generally. Now, I learn what i need to learn with apx. 1/3 the time i used to take. Thank you so much for such course.

By NCHOUNGOU M A A Y

Aug 25, 2017

Hello, This is the greatedt course everyone must follow before starting any study. Thanks for all. It helps me understanding some of my behaviors. I just regret to not have been aware of it to deliberatepractice it. I will now abuse of it to masterlot of topics. God bles you

By Alida K

Jan 31, 2016

This amazing course really changed the way I'm studying. My last week was especially productive as now I understand more about how our brain works and how to make learning enjoyable. I feel so motivated and want to learn more! That's precious. Thank you Barbara and Terrence!

By Ferhat E

Jan 30, 2016

I would like to thank to instructors and all those who are involved of making such a helpfull and good quality course.I loved the process and the product with all my heart.It was a amazing experience participating and being a part of the project.Thank you all.

My Best.

Ferhat.

By Joseph W

Dec 3, 2015

This course is pretty great in helping you realize the functions of your brain so that you can learn more effectively. I wish I had taken this course when I started college... because I most certainly would have gotten more out of my degree with the knowledge ahead of time.

By Will G

Oct 22, 2015

This is a great course and I highly recommend it to anyone who is getting ready to begin a new learning path. Whether it be college, a new job, or a Coursera module, this course will help you in understanding a little bit about why your brain does what it does. Great course!

By Philipp K

Oct 13, 2015

Great course, with many interesting tips and tricks to improve your learning. Each segment is a short, compressed input of well presented, helpful informations.

Practical rules and methods are given, which can be applied easily into your way of learning.

Thanks for the effort!

By swati t

Nov 13, 2020

A very well designed course to explore and understand how our minds work, and how to acquire and polish new skills at any age or stage in life. This course has been a revelation and I am very grateful to the professors for sharing such wonderful insights. Highly recommeded!

By varsha

Jul 26, 2020

this course is awesome. the analogies the tutor used made us understand the topics easily. it made me venture into the topic of neuroscience and I would love to learn more. Dr. Oakley gave us good content and material. Thank you Dr.Oakley for helping us through this course.

By David E L

Jun 28, 2020

This is a wonderful course. I recommend this to anyone of any age. I look at learning as a life long adventure and wish I could have had taken this course 35 years ago! Thank you to Barbara, Terrence for their expertise and Coursera for offering this incredible course!

By Vivek P

Jun 7, 2020

It ia very nice course , and i recommend this course for those who have just started learning on Coursera . Also very useful and grateful for your life . Doesn't matter what your age is or what is your occupation , it's about learning how to learn. Thank you Barbara Oakley.

By Ella N

Dec 1, 2019

I truly have learned more about learning techniques and I brought Dr Barbara Oakley book called A Mind for Numbers. I can't wait to start read it. I enjoyed learning on Coursera this was my first time taking a class on Coursera but I will be taking more classes in future.

By Giang A C N

Jul 20, 2019

The course is amazing. I am an undergraduate student who is struggling with writing essays, grappling 3 minors Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and I genuinely feel like I can have hope again. The course excites me to learn as well. Life is much better and it was before!

By Gregory G

Apr 8, 2019

A really great, practical and useful course! It really baffles me that in all my School years no one ever covered with students how to LEARN and not how to REPEAT. I'm in my 30's and curse like this only motivate you for further exploration and learning! Really recommended!

By Joshua H

Apr 9, 2018

Learning How to Learn offered a brand new perspective: along my years of learning, I had been fixating on the subject itself and using less efficient ways. With the tips and techniques provided in this course, I am very confident to start my learning journey with much ease.