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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 Anastasia

Oct 30, 2019

I took the course "Learning How to Learn" and it was the most vivid and productive time I spent with the wonderful speakers of the course Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski. It's very informative and interesting course, I recommend it to everyone!

By Albert F

Jul 30, 2019

This course was great. The techniques and methods outlined to enable success in learning are well presented and the presenters and content are easily digested.

There are a lot of optional resources worth looking as well.

Very much enjoyed the course

By Tanupriya S

Jun 10, 2019

This is how online courses should be done. I wish I had found this course earlier. It is creative, intriguing and perfectly explained. This is going to stay with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrance Sejnowski.

By Laura

Nov 7, 2018

I so wish I did this course before starting college and not after finish it, my college life would have been so much easier. They don't teach us these skills in school or college, unfortunately. Thank you Barbara and Terrence for this great input.

By Myat T

Apr 13, 2018

The content and techniques are very practical, which really made me think of my old ways of ineffective learning.I will try to apply them for my learning journey. The lessons were very enjoyable as well.

Thank you to both teachers, Barb and Ted :D

By Adler C

May 31, 2017

Brilliant course. I've been watching many videos about self-improvement and how to learn faster, but this was one of the most complete and didactic material I've come across. It gives helpful insights to the way we process new subjects and skills.

By Charles A

Dec 22, 2016

After many fraustrations throught my academic career I have final found the lessons which I wish had been taught! All kids in secondary schools should be taught these lessons (and probably repeated every year) before they are taught anything else.

By Raigo L

Dec 18, 2016

This course is full of good ideas, methods, tips, guides, stories of others experiences - from what to enhance ones learning skills and knowledge. Glad I took it, as it helped me widen my thinking and understanding about the topic. Thank You guys!

By Tony S

Sep 5, 2016

I have always struggled to learn in school and now as an adult I feel a renewed sense of vitality in knowing that it was only a matter of knowing the effective ways to learn! I am re-considering going to graduate school now because of this course!

By Venkata B B

Feb 28, 2016

Must have for everyone! You are what you think you are and this course helps you expand into horizons which you never thought were possible. After all, learning how to learn is foundation to know everything around us and a lot more!

Thank you, Bose

By Silfia C S

Dec 3, 2015

This course changes how I learn. I love how Dr.Oakley presented the materials. There are many new perspective that been introduced to this course. I learned new tricks to learn about new things. I applied the tips on memory and it works! Thank you

By Drew M

Nov 1, 2015

The topics and tools provided in this course are effective and help to unlock greater potential as a student and as an individual. I plan on re-taking this course as a refresher at least once in the future. It has been quite a positive experience.

By TEJASWINI Y

Oct 31, 2015

It's an amazing course. Learning scientific ways to learn will definitely benefit me throughout my life. Thank you so much for making it available on Coursera. Now, I feel more confident and I believe that bulky material will not scare me anymore.

By Jakub G

Aug 17, 2015

A very interesting and well-prepared course. I am sure it will be very useful for me in the future (in fact - it is very useful already, as I started using some of the technics already while learning a foreign language). Really worth recommending!

By Ugochukwu C M

Sep 9, 2022

What an awesome course. I like to thank Barbara Oakley, Ph.D who dedicate her time to teaching me all the various techniques involved in learning. I know that this course will help me in my future endeavors as I progress in my career aspirations.

By Sheikh E

Aug 13, 2022

Wonderfully designed and very well organized course. I especially like the way the honor's assignments have been put together. You might be familiar with some of the contents if you follow productivity or study YouTubers such as Thomas Frank etc.

By Muhammad H A

Feb 4, 2021

I think every student who wants to put their most and achieve the most in their studies should do this course. One thing I like to point out that it is not just good for students, it is good for other people like sportsmen, artists, musicians etc

By Lee S M

Sep 11, 2020

I have learned a lot from this course. This course is well structured and it is able to streamline our mind to focus on the learning process instead of the learning result. More importantly, I have learned many techniques to learn efficiently. :)

By Sindy F

Aug 6, 2020

This is an exceptional course. I wish I knew about it before. My previous job role allowed me to facilitate on several courses and I am little impressed by many presenters. However, the presenters and the material was beyond my expectations.

By Muhammad A K C

Jun 4, 2020

I found this course very helpful, full of useful simple and easy to follow techniques. Very brilliantly and in an extra ordinary excellent way, both Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley taught. I am personally very thankful to them. Thank you :)

By Sparsh K

May 23, 2020

This is a very well designed course on learning how to learn. This course give an insight into the brain and how it works. In this course there are some useful techniques to avoid procrastination. This course helps me in learning new things.

By Pedro C (

May 19, 2020

This is a great course for everyone, regardless of professional activity or hobbie one is trying to develop and master. This course also provides great insight for people of all ages. It's never late to learn more, not even to learn how to learn!

By Léonard D J

May 2, 2020

I'd love to had this techniques and helps and facts about brain and focus/diffuse mode when I was a young student :). Yet learning is never finished so I'm so glad to have taken this course.

Thanks so much to Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski.

By Gowtham G

May 2, 2020

I was indeed very satisfied to have completed this course. Initially, I did not know that our brain has so many things within it. It was a very nice experience in knowing the working of the brain and training it to effectively learn new concepts!

By Anthony T

Aug 17, 2019

This gives great insight to, not only the process of learning, but also ideas and tips to improve your learning ability. I would recommend this course to anyone in formal education or just wanting to pickup new skills. It is a fantastic resource.