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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

JS

Aug 13, 2017

I really appreciate the time these guys invested in this course and am willing to take it again if they re-explain some topics in order to refresh some things that with time haven't stayed in my mind.

AK

Aug 17, 2017

It was a wonderful journey of learning how to learn. Simple and effective. Wish i had come across something like this a little early in life. But better late than never. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

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By gladstone123

Sep 28, 2022

Super interesting information presented in a pleasant conversational style. Some hilarious option answers in the quizzes, and funny moments in the videos. Thoroughly recommend this to all new and old lifelong learners.

By Amanda d C R

Aug 31, 2022

What an amazing course! I never realized but I was a child I used ( and use) diverse techniques on my own and this actually works! Now i understand and can improve to get more out of it! I highly recommend this course!

By Adekunle E

Jun 1, 2022

It was a well taught course! Has opened my eyes to so many techniques and concepts I could use to enable me study better and learn more efficiently. Pomodoro, taking breals, exercise, testing and practise, teamwork etc

By Frank X

Apr 13, 2022

One of the have to complete course for anyone that is serious about learning, thank you so much for Babara Oakley to bring such a incredible course to all of the world, it is super fun, interactive and very informative

By Aimene B

Dec 3, 2020

Very usefull Mooc with a lot of enlightening information, this will help you in all aspect of your life, i recommend for everybody looking for self development and challenge.

Great way to improve and strengthen yourself

By Lázaro V C J

Jul 29, 2020

Great course! Schools should teach this content! I already use some of the tips of techniques presented in this course, but the insights of the professors helped me to know more how to be more effective in my studies.

By Ayush M

Jul 15, 2020

I really loved the whole session, they way Madam Interacted with us is awesome. I was deeply enjoying the course. Now, its feels bad as if I may no longer enjoy her teachings. The session was great, i learned a lot..

By Netra S G

Jun 11, 2020

All the techniques mentioned in this course are easy and helpful too in almost all the fields of learning. Presently I am learning German language and surprisingly after taking this course, finding it so easy to learn.

By Cristian V

May 22, 2020

This course is great, taking this will change your mind, and you will learn a lot of techniques that help you not only to school or college, also for work and for living, please take this course.!! You won't regret it.

By Si T P S

Apr 30, 2020

This course made me love to learn. It also helps me to be more understanding of myself and enhance me to be a more effective and an efficient learner. Thanks a million to the instructors especially Madam Barbra Oaklay.

By hamza e

Mar 19, 2020

a masterpiece, for every learner this course is for you, here is a note i create documenting my journey learning how to learn using this course :

https://medium.com/@hamzaerrechydy/my-discovery-in-learning-855b4420770b

By Vinay C

Oct 22, 2019

Excellent Course! Highly recommended for everyone who plans to learn anything or teach any subject. The theories, methods and tips given in the course are equally applicable whether you want to learn coding or a piano.

By Daniel B

Oct 15, 2019

Overall very useful for those who did not have good study habits. Learning the why behind how we learn, and demonstrating techniques to learn more effectively is exactly what some people need to become better students.

By Kush T

Feb 11, 2019

I wish I had this course when I was in school and college to help me learn better! Concepts beautifully explained with examples and visualization.

Very grateful for your efforts to share your wisdom and experience.

Kush

By Alexandra P

Nov 6, 2018

This course is incredibly helpful for ANY person of ANY age. The strategies that are taught can be applied to learning almost anything. As a teacher, I will most definitely recommend this course to students! Thank you!

By solomon

Feb 22, 2018

Very easy to follow. Takes very less time but I intentionally spaced this course over a period of 2 weeks. Felt more like tactical procrastination. Thank you very much Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski for this free course.

By Catherine L

Mar 25, 2017

This course really renewed my excitement to start taking on more learning projects -- particularly to revive my Spanish Language learning. I still love receiving the Friday "Learning How to Learn" emails and updates.

By Alessandro R

Feb 28, 2017

Excellent: since we go to school we are focused learning topics but nobody teaches us how to learn.

This course is mind-opener and gives precious advice to improve our learning techniques and become more self-confident.

By Yaping C

Jan 22, 2017

This course is quite helpful for me to figure out how should I organize my study and manage my life and work. It not only gives instruction on what an how to do, but also helps you to understand why you should do this.

By Andrea A

Nov 14, 2016

No tengo palabras, no sólo fue un curso muy interesante pero también fundamental por todos lo que desean mellorar a ellos mismo. Gracias de verdad a todos lo que han participado en este curso y sobre todo a Barbara.

By Janet T

Mar 13, 2016

Very useful course. Feel like I'm 'back in the driving seat' to tackle poor study habits and procrastination, and to tweak a few things about how I learn for better outcomes and hopefully less frustration! Thank-you!

By Juan C P B

Dec 26, 2015

This is my first MOOC and I loved it! I learned a lot form it and it inspired me to continue to learn in this new way, at least form me! Thanks Dr Barbara Oakley your tone of voice really sets up the mood for learning!

By Rachel G

Sep 29, 2015

This course is incredibly good. It is helping me to learn how to learn, but also has give me a new passion for neuroscience and some related topics. The teachers are excelent. I think that I'm going to do it two times!

By Shrayaskar M

Nov 6, 2023

Amazing course for learning how to learn. Knowing what learning truly is, is very essential as it helps you not only in studies but also throughout your life. Glad that I decided to take this course, totally worth it!

By Walee N

Feb 5, 2023

Very informative for everyone who's struggling to learn in various fields. It covers all the things necessary to overcome procrastination and become productive. Interview videos with various experts also helped a lot.