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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 Mac M

Feb 15, 2019

This course is very helpful to everyone who wants to improve their learning technique and life in general. I really recommend this course because it teaches you various learning technique to improve your ability to learn in general.

By Sandeep M

Jan 23, 2018

Exceptional teachers and awesome content for anyone & everyone. Thank you so much for putting this together. It has certainly brought about a breath of fresh air into my learning capabilities and love for learning. Highly recommend!

By abhishek s

Jan 1, 2018

Firstly salute to Dr Barb and Dr Terrence for making an wonderful research on brain and Powerful yet simple techniques for learning!! I am happy and now excited and eager to apply on real life based problems and technology solutions

By Sophia A

Oct 3, 2017

It has helped me enormously in learning. Why should we learn like this? How to learn effectively and efficiently? What's the benefit of learning like this? I have recognized why my past learning experience is not so satisfied and I'

By Liang S

Jul 16, 2017

I like the course a lot! It demystified many aspect of learning that I thought I already knew but not! Especially I enjoyed the interviews that approach the concept from different subjects. I will put what I learnt here to practice.

By Мария

Jul 13, 2017

The information on the course was very useful. I am a teacher with many years of experience, and I have learnt a great deal of new information from Learning how to learn. I will definitely use it in my work!

Thank you very very much!

By Deleted A

Apr 1, 2017

This is a great course, I recommend it especially for people who want to improve their learning skills and to increase their productivity, the teachers explain the concepts very clearly, and in a way that is very easy to understand!

By Jesus F C M

Sep 17, 2024

I really think we should learn how to learn in the beginning of our study career in early school. This course would change my life if I had take it before my bachelor. if in doubt, just check the zombies and procrastination videos.

By Kyle A d l C

Dec 16, 2023

Both made a great choice of creating this course and providing us with different techniques and neurological insights on procrastination and memory. Everything was explained pretty well with images and metaphors. Thank you so much.

By Lukman A

Jan 26, 2023

A wonderful course that is highly useful in this era of information explosion where we have so much to learn. This course is highly recommended and a good use of your time. The instructors did well disseminating the course content.

By Leonardo Y M

Sep 11, 2022

I started this course since I had no background in how to study since I've never been taught study methods. This course not only allowed me to understand different study methods, but also how to apply them to real life situations.

By Sue R

Aug 31, 2022

I found this course helpful in understanding how to learn, retain information, study better, and take tests without as much anxiety. I recommend taking this course if you feel like you're not confident in your learning techniques.

By Sophie T

May 17, 2022

Really useful and powerful ideas to learn well, effectively, while being kind to yourself. This course offers lots of life insights and goes well beyond learning techniques to pass exams. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it

By Khalid B

Jan 9, 2022

Amazing and should every one starts his learning journey with this course coz if you can manage your self and how your brain works and understand why you face a difficulties you could improve more your learning with the less effort

By Adriana L A S

Nov 28, 2020

This course helps me to feel more confident about my learning process. It gives you some awesome tips to learn and appreciate the path of learning. It is easy go through the explanation videos and the activities are also enjoyable.

By Fatih Ö

Sep 7, 2020

This is a life changing course for sure. Everything starts with learning and this course teaches you how to learn with a solid foundation. I used many methods that i had learned here and i experienced that they were really helpful.

By Samyajit S

May 23, 2020

its a good course available on internet to understand the process of learning and memorizing things and i hope it will works for many those who want to study more effectively. thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley for designing this course.

By James Y

May 4, 2020

Very Informative course with a lot of useful tools to help learn and master anything. Some jokes and analogies fall a bit flat but overall solid course that can aid you in you're pursuit to study whatever you see fit in the future.

By Saksham J

Apr 21, 2020

This course has provided me best tools and methods to learn anything faster, I would like to thank Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski for training me and making me a better learner.

Thanks for teaching me "Learning How to Learn". :)

By Nitin P

Jan 21, 2019

This is a very insightful course and we get to learn techniques which can be applied to all aspects of learning. If you are a forever learner, then take this course to be aware of methods that will make you be an efficient learner.

By maria c p p

Jul 1, 2018

For me, it has been a wonderful experience doing this course. I've learned a lot on learning ,the teachers were very good and professional and the quality of the material was quite good too. I've loved been part of this. Thank you.

By Shawn L J L

Jul 12, 2017

This course is very well-structured and provides evidence-based tips for learning how to learn more effectively. I highly recommend anyone who has a passion for learning (which is just about anyone on Coursera) to take this course.

By Yogeeshwar R

Jul 2, 2017

Excellent Course. Taught me simple, yet effective ways to make learning anything easier. The tips given here are very intuitive and verifiable. Not to mention the animations and the examples made it seem like an interesting breeze.

By Alejandro Á

Jan 15, 2017

El cerebro es el objeto de estudio más complicado en el universo que conocemos hasta ahora.

Si es que se busca lograr tener una mejor calidad de vida a través de aprender a utilizar dicho objeto, este curso es una excelente opción.

By Artem I

Oct 30, 2016

Nowadays people are getting more and more busy. That is why it's important to use your time effectively with learning technics that really work. Another crucial thing: this course makes me more confident in chasing a new knowledge.