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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 Ritvik J

Sep 10, 2017

Excellent Course.

Having taken the Actuarial Exams for the Society of Actuaries, I found myself having acquired a lot of the techniques that the professors mentioned. However I also learned a lot of novel new things. I would recommend this course to anyone!

By Ferdinand C

Apr 28, 2017

This is truly a course for EVERYBODY! No kidding. How can you be a student or life long learner and not learn how to learn? Best of all, it is exciting but also challenging in the sense that you will be hearing some things for the very first time. Welcome.

By Lucas C

Oct 6, 2016

I would basically recomend this course to anyone interested in improving his learning skills, in any area. It is simple, yet effective and deep in its lessons. Here is truly an oportunity to change your life by changing your learning habits and techniques.

By Robin L

Feb 4, 2016

A well segmented course, which helps explain various essential concepts of learning - even if some of it seems familiar or common sense, this breaks it out down well. The companion book is also worth buying for reference and to explain in a bit more depth.

By ALus G

Oct 4, 2024

I had a wonderful journey in this course. I am thrilled that I discovered this course. It will help me to improve my learning on so many levels and improve my life overall. One of the best courses I had in my life. Thank you, teachers, and happy learning!

By Do T Y

Aug 17, 2023

This course is such a amazing course which helps me a lot to learn a new, tough things. We don't need to be genius to become extraordinary, just need to apply what you've learnt through this course. And the profesors are so much more energy and I love it.

By Mamta P

Oct 12, 2022

Perhaps the most informative, insightful, engaging and eye-opening course I have ever taken my entire life! I have learned so much at age 49 from this course, which will set me up for a more successful future. Thank you very much to the amazing teachers!

By Brandon M

Jun 27, 2022

As a professor at a small private college, this course has reminded me some of the issues that students face when learning new subjects. It has given me the tools to better explain my content and has taught me techniques that work. I am grateful for this

By Karen C S

Jun 29, 2021

This course was well-organized and well-presented. The teachers showed solid, science-based strategies for overcoming a variety of learning challenges. The material is appropriate for people of all ages and backgrounds. I can recommend it unreservedly.

By Duka N

Mar 10, 2021

Most amazing delivery and very engaging content! I only wish I had taken this course 30 years ago when I started school. This should be added to the curriculum in every school in my opinion. Definitely recommend it to anyone wishing to learn how to learn.

By Bertha R

Oct 17, 2020

Me siento muy afortunada y estoy profundamente agradecida por la oportunidad de participar en este curso en donde aprendí mucho. El curso, gracias a los instructores Barbara y Terry, superó por mucho mis expectativas sobre él.

GRACIAS, GRACIAS, GRACIAS!!!

By Karen H

Aug 25, 2020

A great first course to take if you are getting back into the groove of advancing your education. Barbra Oakley is a wonderfully motivating person and has great techniques as well as the other professor who's name i can't seem to spell. Thank you so much!

By Arun K

Jul 25, 2020

I like the course. It taught me in a structured way, what years of trial and error tells. I believe there are still tools not available to allow us to practice these concepts. I discuss this with my kids and they said also this should be taught at school.

By Miriam

Jul 12, 2020

Right now i feel more confidence when i realize a test. The information was usefull and recreative because they give you more perspectives about how to learn. Im glad to complete this couse and I love the teachers and their greatest topics and interviews.

By Francisco S

Jul 2, 2020

Como Artista debo decir que este curso es fantástico y me ha ayudado mucho con mis estudios de Anatomía, y sinceramente creo que puede aplicarse a casi cualquier cosa que requiera aprendizaje, desearía haber visto este curso hace 10 años, Muy Recomendado.

By Jesus L

Jun 4, 2020

Good course that has taught me ways to analyze the way I am learning something new. There's a lot of helpful tips and tricks that can make you a much more effective learner. Recommend this course to anyone who wants to increase productivity in their life.

By Diana V

May 19, 2020

Great course! I needed an update on learning techniques. The instructors are brilliant. Everthing was clearly explained. Sometimes the sound was too low, especialy during interviews, but no big deal. Few graphics but effective and fun (love the zombie! ).

By Ashwini K V

Aug 25, 2019

Amazing way to discover the shortcomings in us. I took this course to help my high school daughter to understand her subjects well. I am amazed by the way it helped me also.

I strongly recommend this to the students, professionals(both young and seasoned).

By Vivek V

Oct 20, 2018

This course help me to understand why I didn't get good marks in my school days, even after working so hard. It helps me to understand that we should focus on Process rather than Product, as in long term it is the Process which will drive our motivation..

By Tirza d L

Mar 12, 2017

Great course! Provided a lot of insights and helpful tips! I followed this course after I switched jobs and started working in the Learning and Development area. I believe every student should follow this course because it will help them in their studies!

By Stephen M J

Jan 24, 2017

This is a great course for anyone. It helps you understand how your brain works and gives you concrete techniques on how to take advantage of how we learn best. This course will positively effect how you learn in all the other courses and in daily life.

By Fabian

Oct 13, 2016

I am 32. I wish I knew about this when I was 14. It seems so obvious that because you learn anything you should learn how to learn. This course should be mandatory for every kid or young adult. Everyone deserves to be equipped with better learning skills.

By Vanessa F A

Dec 27, 2015

Excellent, Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski are great teachers. They had helped me with chunks of scientific knowledge for improvements in the way I used to study. The course's pace is great, it's very enjoyable watch its lectures. I strongly recommend.

By Jacob S

Sep 30, 2022

Fantastic. I had been working on my own to tap into more of my mind and accidentally found this course. If you want to succeed in something you struggle with this is the course for you. Wish i could have taken this 20 years agao when I was in school.

By Deleted A

Mar 22, 2021

I think this course very useful with every one, i can used pomodoro to can finish every important task in sort day. I know how to reduce stress by deep breath and i know how to deep learning. Thanks so much with Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski.