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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 Hsu-Cheng H

Dec 20, 2021

I love this class as much as I love learning new things. And this class made me understand even more about "how" to learn and "how" my brain works behind. I hope anyway who's into learning should all participate in this amazing class.

By Jaimie N

Jan 14, 2021

This course is amazing to gain insight on new ways of learning and retaining what you've learned. I highly recommend it for anyone who has been out of school for a while. It's extremely helpful and the instructors are great. Thank you!

By khaled s

Jul 12, 2020

this course is much much much important for all students and collegues ,for student either in primary, high school and in college . for collegue to learn how to improve these skills or tricks in their students . iam really thank you .

By Harry E B

Jul 3, 2020

A very well presented course which help me to do better no matter what I now do in the future.

Harry Battista

By Michał P

May 18, 2020

The course is great! It allowed me to enhances my knowledge of learning. Methods like interleaving or mentioned in one optional article "30-second habits" are great and I've already seen the effects of using these techniques on myself.

By Eldo

Mar 7, 2020

A good investment of your time! Easy to understand and brings a better studying experience. This course cover studying habit, deeper understanding of our brain, and several helpful techniques to raise your efficiency in study. Love it!

By L R

Aug 24, 2019

Definitely get the companion book (A Mind For Numbers) to read along with the course. I found the chapters on procrastination most clear and helpful in terms of my learning process. This course is definitely geared towards STEM fields.

By Bas A

Feb 5, 2019

A very interesting and refreshing course. It learned me, to look at a different way to studying. Thinks I have to change to become a better student.

I already practice the things I learned, and it certainly improved my studying already.

By Ziying Z

Nov 4, 2018

Loved it. Although most of the techniques mentioned seem obvious at first, I believe there is A LOT of value in being aware of how our brains behave, and how we can all use our brains more optimally to learn new things and be creative.

By Laurynas V P

Feb 6, 2018

I could not enjoy this course more. I could not think that there are many techniques how to effectively learn. And it truly works.

"Brains do not come with an instruction manual. We have to write one ourselves. " - Terrence Sejnowski

By David S

Feb 4, 2018

Very nice course on introduction to learning and how to learn better. Also covers overcoming procrastination and emotional obstacles we have. The course covers some research on the subject and also teaches a few memorization techniques

By Alisa D

Oct 20, 2017

Very interesting and helpful. The ideas and concepts are not always new, but explained and suggested the way so that you won't misuse them. Additionally there are interesting insights into the brain architecture and some hormones role.

By Anita A

Jul 20, 2017

I really learned a lot. My particular favourites were understanding about procrastination and overlearning which both resonated for me. The Pomodoro Technique and a few different memory techniques are great tools to help with learning.

By Benjamin C

Feb 5, 2017

Good course, I understand more about the learning process. Also learning tips, skills, techniques are provide. I recommend this course to everyone. Knowing how to learn is important, useful, and can help you for your future. Thank you!

By Arti G

Mar 20, 2016

An amazing course giving you all kinds of in an outs on how to learn. I actually miss the weekly moments I used to plan in my agenda in order to watch the classes. I wish all the Coursera courses would be this motivating and addictive.

By Terri W

Feb 2, 2016

Awesome. I have shown some of the videos to other people and they are amazed at the simplicity of the concepts and the clarity of the explanations. I am a better teacher now that I know how to be a better learner. Thank you so much.

By Wojciech C

Jan 27, 2016

Excellent course. Exceptional lecturers and fantastic course materials. I learn a lot valuable skills which i will use in my future learning. I highly recommend it to all students and life-long learners. Worth every minute spend on it!

By Wajia Q

Dec 3, 2015

I really enjoyed this course. It was broken down into small pieces so I could understand. Also, the quizzes were a great way to recall what I learned. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to study effectively and not waste time.

By nouma n

Feb 28, 2023

This course has opend my mined to learn new things that I never thought I would be able to learn in my life in a perfect way. It is like a guidbook for our education, working and life. I am really glad that I have learnt how to learn!

By Dmitrii T

Jan 3, 2023

It is a pity that this information was not taught to me at school and university. Maybe I would have been more successful in my studies, but that doesn't matter any more. Now I have the tools to learn better - that's all that matters.

By Luka G

Jul 29, 2022

Great course on the fundamentals of how to learn- if you are young or old, I would recommend this to everybody who is trying to learn or study anything. Thank you, Barbara Oakley, Terry Sejnowski and the Learning How to Learn Team.

By Valeria

May 8, 2021

Actually, I guess that it's the best course, that you can take to improve your life and overall productivity. Now, after taking this course I am no longer afraid of taking final school assessment, that was horrifying me for so long :)

By Mario E

Apr 17, 2021

Even after 40 years of learning there is still the chance to get some new insights. Good mixture of explanation on brain structure and working and how to make use of this to make learning easier. I am happy to have joined this course.

By Sasha K

Apr 5, 2021

It was my first Mooc I've ever passed. The knowledge I've got, the way it was presented and overall structure of the course are so impressed to me! I love the time spent passing the course! I can 100% recommend "Learning how to learn"

By Eltun T

Dec 27, 2020

The course material and optional readings & videos are awesome. The only thing I'd like to add is the instructors' obvious teleprompter reading while speaking to us. Yet, great course to take and explore new things about how to learn.