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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

WW

Aug 25, 2021

While following this course I had fun and I started to enjoy again to learn in a properly/right way. It can be fun and playful. Thanks a lot for this course Prof. Oakley, Prof. Sejnowski and Coursera!

JR

Oct 22, 2017

This Course Is awesome it gave me a new look on how my brain works and that i should actually take breaks which is probably why i get frustrated. I am Excited to Put what i have learned into practice.

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By Mike W

Jul 29, 2019

I would recommend this to anybody, that's how powerful, useful and pure it is. Thank you, especially to Dr. Barbara Oakley, for teaching me skills that I will gratefully use throughout life, and for helping me to understand the bigger picture of how we learn. 5/5.

By Darshna R

Dec 8, 2018

It is a great course and a life time learning. It explores all the concepts that will help in personal and professional growth. I recommend everyone who is looking for a way to learn how to learn and stop procrastinating. The assignments are intelligently modeled.

By Mai L

Oct 8, 2018

I don't have too much to say. However this course is highly suggested if you are having hard times studying and focusing. It helped me manage how to study and also I've become more focused and aware of how I was learning. It helped me out in everyday life as well.

By Lynn S

Sep 18, 2017

It is a small investment of my time with big returns. I now have a much better understanding of how brain works (in lay man terms) in learning, and some tools to help me become a better learner. I recommend this course to anyone who aspires to a life-long learner.

By Kelly N

Aug 20, 2017

In depth yet clear this course has helped me so much in the few short weeks it has taken to complete it. I thoroughly recommend it for anyone with learning anxiety or procrastination issues, but also those who want to broaden their learning techniques. It's great!

By Natalie C

Jun 8, 2017

Great information! Since I've taken this class, I've been able to use the opportunities where the mental tools discussed can be used on a daily basis. I've also shared this information with my friends and family. This is definitely a course everyone should take.

By 薛芬

Jan 29, 2016

Very excellent course. I have learnt a lot of learning skills and English from the class. The course is very interesting and plentiful, I even can't stop listening to the lessons ob by one. What's more, I have been unconsciously using the learning skills to learn.

By Lisa

Nov 24, 2015

I loved this course. I can't tell you how many people I've told to take it. In addition to helping myself learn new/old topics, I am looking forward to using my new knowledge in order to help my children succeed in school. thank you for such a wonderful course.

By john s

Jun 3, 2021

This course has helped me to realize what are really effective habits for self-study and learning, both by reinforcing good habits I am aware of with scientific evidence, and introducing new ways to approach self learning. Probably the best MOOC I've ever taken.

By Daniela C

Dec 21, 2020

A life-changing course. I wish everyone could learn these lessons at school, for a more creative, easy and better learning. Thanks Professors for such a good approach. And as someone review, Barbara has the most soften and sweet way to teach. Thank you very much!

By Mila M

Jul 7, 2020

You will have a good time during this course. But learn a lot about how we think, how we remember, how exercise affects the brain, how insomnia affects us, how to stay persistent, how to change habits ... how to effectively change your life. Great recommendation!

By Abdul B D P S

Mar 16, 2020

It truly shapes the way of my thinking to be more structured, although I cannot say it scientifically with references as proof, but this course must be owned and undertaken by all students, employers, and very important to those who are in the educational sector.

By Luke M

Oct 31, 2018

Great information on how to study effectively. These concepts are easily applied to any course or future learning you may endeavor in. Some things you may already do by habit, but it's good to know they are the correct practice and you should continue doing them.

By Francesco B

Oct 15, 2018

Un nuovo modo di guardare all'apprendimento. La consapevolezza di certi meccanismi apre prospettive entusiasmanti sulla capacità di ognuno di Noi di imparare cose sempre nuove anche su ambiti che reputiamo lontani dal nostro BackGround oppure troppo difficoltosi.

By Victoria

Apr 19, 2018

This course is just wonderful! Throughout this four weeks of studying I gained a lot: powerful techniques,some knowledge about how your brain works and other methods that allow me to learn more efficiently. Thank you a lot! This course has become my inspiration.

By ASHUTOSH K

Feb 28, 2018

One of the best courses I've ever done. Very informative . It gave me a great deal insight into process of learning and also suggested some great tools to improve my productivity. Last but not the least, It teaches us how to enjoy the whole process of learning.

By Mary R

Jul 26, 2017

Dr. Barbara Oakley is brilliant! Learning How to Learn is a fun and engaging course! I've learned valuable techniques to improve short term and long term memory that really help! I'm so glad I signed up for this class! I can't stop talking about it to my friends!

By Cristina T

Jun 13, 2017

I really enjoyed this course. The pomodoro technique helped me to create discipline in everything I do now. I learned things that I will keep for my life. I truly recommend this course specially for someone that is getting ready for tests and qualification exams.

By Catherine A

Dec 4, 2015

Great course and the teachers motivate us. I find a lot of information about learning and how to improve thnigs in my life too. It is well explained and the videos are very clear. I have also improved my english very much through this course :-). Thanks for this.

By Matheus E M M

Nov 26, 2015

Excelent! The techniques presented in the course are easy to understand and to put in practice. The course has the potential to change the life of people that are dedicated to learning because it teaches to learn better, more effectively and without wasting time!

By Vitaliy D

Aug 5, 2024

I think very important that the recommendations of this course are based on a scientific background. The authors of this course give a solid list of references to each topic. I would recommend this course to people who want to learn powerful learning techniques.

By Hafiidha A F

Jun 15, 2023

this course is a very useful course, rarely do we get tips and tricks in studying in formal schools, and in this course we understand how the brain system works when we learn new things, and how effective tips can make our memory of a material sharp or permanent

By Kianta P

Nov 9, 2022

I LOVED this course!! The information that I learned was more than priceless! I was using some of the techniques that I used the first day. This course not only gave me ivaluable info but now I know how to teach\ coach other people better because of this course.

By Kashif M

Aug 27, 2022

One of the best courses i have attended on coursera. Its very simple and easy to follow. Course length is very reasonable and not too many ideas have been cramped in the videos. I think this should be your first course on coursera before starting anything else.

By Irish J P

Nov 12, 2020

This is the first course that I like. I appreciate how both professors extend their effort to educate us well with their concepts. I also love the idea of added interviews with individuals who are well in learning. Overall, I love this course. Thank you so much.