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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 Alfonso E P

Jul 13, 2016

Me gusto el curso, te enseña aspectos que no son del dominio publico.

Ya lo termine y no se como saber si quedo algo pendiente, creo que conteste todos los examens con excelente calificación, como hago para recibir mi certificado.

By Hugo E G L

Jun 22, 2016

One of the most useful Courses that I have taken. It will help you to tackle those difficult subjects at college. It will also help you to excel in the different aspects of you live.

Really helpful.

Take it! You won't regret it.

By Ondřej O

Jun 9, 2016

Really good. It helped me to improve my learning skills and I have learned some new information about brain and how the learning is done.

Need to practise and try all new methods but the videos were great and funny.

Thanks a lot.

By C Z

Nov 27, 2015

This course is awesome. Even though I am a high school student, I found many useful knowledge in this course. All the information is understandable and I don't think I have much pressure in learning this course. Thanks Coursera :D

By Pete O

Nov 21, 2015

Simply presented, quick, well structured and useful for work, home and education. This should be taught to everyone - and I know I have recommended it to so many myself.

Strongly recommended. It will change your approach forever.

By Kritika S

Oct 8, 2015

Thank you for this great course. I have learnt so much from this course and realized what was I doing wrong while trying to learn in the past. Pomodoro technique is making a big difference in my life. Thank you Dr. Barbara Oakley.

By Clifford P

Sep 3, 2015

This class and its course material was exactly what I needed to get return to the academy and begin learning again. I failed the first time but after this class, I feel very competent and much better capable to get back to school.

By Doreen Z

Aug 18, 2015

Can't thank the team enough! Lectures were clear and bonus videos are invaluable. Glad that this is my first course on Coursera. No stress at all, just intrinsic motivation to become a better learner. This course is a great guide!

By Malu S

Jul 17, 2023

It is a GREAT course, the nowledge that i've got from those weeks that I spent studying this courses content is going to be with me forever and impact my future in a inimaginable way, thank you so much Learning How To Learn team!

By Samia K

Mar 25, 2022

This course has given me a paradigm shift! It's amazing how Barbara and Dr. Sejnowski are giving away this useful and groundbreaking information for free for the masses. I am definitely going to apply this in my learning journey.

By Dimitrios A

Oct 13, 2021

This course brought new concepts in the way people learn, and made me re-evaluate my way of thinking. There are a lot of benefits by taking this course, but you should have an open mind and learn how to learn with other methods.

By Thijs

Sep 3, 2021

Very insight full, I knew some of the materials and tips that where disucced but now its really tied together in understanding. Its also really nice that the way th cource is structured you automaticly trained in what is tought.

By Joyce

Jun 21, 2021

Didn't know how memory or our brain work till I finished this course. Coursera users are interested in learning / improving ourselves, why not starting from this course to apply those techniques you've acquired on your learning!

By stefano f

Mar 17, 2021

An amazing journey inside the brain and how its inner cogs and gears can be used to our advantage, especially when one needs to learn new things, break harmful habits and make the best out of his studying. Absolutely recommended.

By Jobelle S G

Nov 21, 2020

I hope more and more people discover and take advantage of this very useful course. Both the instructors provided meaningful insights that can be applied to real world situations when trying to learn, especially complex subjects.

By Bruno S B

Oct 21, 2020

Curso FANTÁSTICO! Aprendi muita coisa neste curso. Técnicas de memorização, formas de evitar a procrastinação, informações extremamente relevantes relacionadas ao funcionamento do nosso cérebro. Um curso que recomendo fortemente!

By Ranjan K S

Jul 10, 2020

it was the first course that I had pursued in my "Coursera" journey. I liked it and most importantly, I had learned something from this course. I would like to thank the instructors for this amazing course that they had provided.

By Andrés F R D

Jul 8, 2020

This course has several interesting topics to understand how our brain works and how we can improve the way we learn. The way in which the course is organized and how the contents are presented foster the learning process easily.

By Nicolás P M

May 31, 2020

El curso es muy completo y explica minuciosamente cómo convertirse en un mejor estudiante a través de numerosas técnicas de aprendizaje que están basadas en evidencia de estudios científicos sobre el aprendizaje. Muy recomendado!

By Ludlow P

May 2, 2020

Excellent course. Highly recommended. Learnt a new way of passing tests and understand how my brain works. I can apply these techniques to more efficiently learn other subjects. This has turbo boost my learning skills. Thank you.

By Wenqi T

Apr 17, 2020

The videos and contents are well organised in chunks which make them easy to follow and learn along. Many useful tips and tricks have been shared in the course which brought a new insight for me as a learner as well as a teacher!

By KK S

Mar 22, 2020

I love this course. this course teaches me to learn new things easier because Babara makes me understand how the brain works. when you understand it you can get along it and more fun when you learn new things. you should try it!.

By Joshua B

Dec 31, 2019

Great course in learning how to implement effective ways of studying. This course instructs students in: studying habits, procrastination, test taking, and activities to increase learning potential. Loved learning how to learn!

By Ana-Maria C

Jan 23, 2019

Barbara is super inspiring! I leaned so far lots of useful tricks to how to learn better. I also appreciate very much the extra reading lists.

Every course is easy to follow, it brings new info and it builds on previous knowledge.

By Clinton K

Dec 22, 2017

Super useful class. I wish I had learned this material decades ago (I am in my 40s). I'm excited to apply these techniques to help myself learn more now! The optional interviews and readings are also excellent.

Highly recommended!