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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 Nguyen N M T

Jan 7, 2016

This course helps me more than one aspect of my career. It's not only help me in academic subjects but also in anything else that I want to master in my life. I am grateful and really enjoy learning this course.

By Karma D G

Nov 29, 2015

I loved this course. I am a final year student. I wish someone had told me everything that I have learnt during my first year. It would have made a very big difference. Well, better later than never, in my case.

By Maxim S

Nov 20, 2015

Really useful and applicable in everyday life! Many of observations and conclusions in the course I noticed myself before. This course is a must if you want to be more efficient in learning, career and business!

By Tiara K R

Aug 31, 2015

It helps me to understanding my learning process and it enhance my studying habits. The lecture videos are clear, and the lecturer's gesture is support the material explanation. It makes me comfortable to study.

By Carlos G

Aug 31, 2015

Not too hard and really interesting. Dr. Barbara Oakley is such a wonderful teacher that will make you love the course!! Besides, all the knowledge is quite interesting and will be USEFUL in the future for sure.

By Catherine H

Dec 17, 2022

SUCH a fun class! I had a great time watching and thinking about learning, and it gave me a lot of confidence to restart courses that I was struggling with before, and made me excited for starting school again!

By ashutosh b

Nov 5, 2022

Everyone must go through this course. In schools, we were taught to go after grades, but no one (till today!) is teaching the right/effective method to learn. I wish I could've taken this course earlier in life

By Cynthia H

Sep 10, 2022

Un curso genial en el que aprender a aprender se hace muy fácil y muy entretenido. Las técnicncas que se enseñan son muy útiles, no solo para estudiar un examen, si no para la vida en general. Recomendado 100%

By Robert S

Jul 30, 2022

I loved the course, as it was a great review of previously learned concepts as well as fantastic new insights to learning. With these tools, I feel more confident to move forwards in pursuing my learning goals.

By Tegar A

Dec 1, 2020

It helps me understanding how my brain works and how to utilize them better. It makes myself increase my effectiveness of doing tasks and studies. This course is a great one to take if you have some spare time!

By Marjos V

Nov 27, 2020

What a great course, thank you. Even (or especially) after two Master degrees it taught me new things. Plus it gave me great tips and tools to teach my son, in these times of homeschooling / the covid pandemic.

By Amit

Aug 5, 2020

This session was very helpful and has provided very good insights on how do we learn things more effectively along with logical reasoning. Much appreciated and thank you so much for the most insightful session.

By Paul C

Jun 21, 2020

a really good MOOC. Even better if you read Barbara's book at the same time for interleaving, spaced repetition, and recall. You will learn more about those if you take the course. I recommend you to do that!!!

By Jason F

Jun 8, 2020

The contents of this course are pretty useful. This course does not just give tips on test-taking, but it also adds in a bit of neuroscience to help us understand why certain habits are effective or ineffective

By alicia p

May 24, 2020

I loved this course! It was my first with coursera and I was pleased with their course setup. I am so glad I took this course. I think it changed my life and how I thought about my ability to learn. Thanks!

By Sandeep K D

May 5, 2020

my thought process has changed vastly after taking this course. i am feeling enlightened aftter taking this course and am finding it easy in learning newer things in life. thank you very much to the entire team

By Jack L

May 6, 2019

Well, this course gives me a chance to learn how to learn, thanks a lot. I will never forget this wonderful experience during the course. Next step, I will put these theories into action and learn how to learn.

By L. P

Mar 14, 2019

I think that everyone needs to read this, we all go to school. We all learn day to day. All this information is transferable to any type of subject you want to learn.

I use this for language, music and science.

By anupama m p

Jan 30, 2019

Loved this course! Very helpful for people (like me) who want to stop procrastinating! Shows you how to change your thinking that has a positive impact on how to use your time efficiently. Would recommend 100%!

By NFrance O

Apr 22, 2018

In such a title time i have learn so many concept on how to deal with everyday life of learing

Thank you i will retake this course because it is reminder for me to follow the right part when it comes to learning

By Neeraj K J

Dec 15, 2017

As per title of the course, it is very powerful course about learning, how a human being memory work, and how to expertise in a subject. Awesome Course. Thanks to Professors, Mentors, associates of this course.

By N P

Dec 1, 2017

I recommend every student to take this online course prior to studying any subject. I would like to thank the Barbara and Terrence for sharing their valuable insights about the subject and their own experience.

By Vivek S

Oct 20, 2017

The content is very well explained and put together. It really helped me relating the mistakes that I do make while learning and provided a worked out solution for it. It's the course every learner should take.

By Andrea S

Jul 27, 2017

This is a really useful and interesting course, for everyone that is studying and for everyone who isn't.

I recommend this course, the teachers are really nice and teach everything with the smile on their faces.

By Amit K

Jul 19, 2017

Excellent course that teach you what are the various different tools for effective and efficient learning. I regret that I took this course after so many years of ineffective learning. I feel much improved now.