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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 S. A R K

Sep 2, 2020

Amazing and Though Provoking Course which I am now learning at 54 wish I could have learnt this about 4 decades ago such is the impact this program has on me.Thank you Professors for this excellent program.

By Felix O

Jun 26, 2020

I really enjoyed the studies, watching the videos and taking notes in my own writing really helped me a lot.

I also used most of the techniques learnt in this course in taken quizzes and was very productive.

By Powsali G

Jun 13, 2020

Take this course. Go ahead and enroll already. Trust me, you will be more than satisfied.

To the instructors: Thank you for doing what you do. We are blessed to have teachers like you.

With love from India ❤️

By Deleted A

May 30, 2020

It's amazing course. Before starting I knew some concepts of studying. But it wasn't enough and I had problems with learning. But now I have understood how to study and planning my life. Thanks you so much!

By Ravindra A

May 23, 2020

Thank You very much Barbara Oakley, Terrence Sejnowski, and team Learning How to Learn for giving this awesome course. I am happy to use those simple techniques in my regular learning and learn effectively.

By Nash L

Apr 9, 2020

Great Course with so much valuable information that I will use for the rest of my days. Thank you to everyone that made this available. Highly recommend this course to anyone looking to Learn How to Learn!!

By innocent

Mar 22, 2020

it was a great course. Started it some a year ago learned first week and skipped to week three on procastination, i used just the two chapters and now i have completed my BSC degree in software Engineering.

By Yusuf B

Jan 27, 2020

This course has provided me with techniques that will serve me well in many future endeavours. I am thankful to Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski for their time and efforts in making this available to the world.

By Becky J

Jan 26, 2020

This course is an easy to follow but still powerful toolkit for helping unlock your brain's potential for learning. I really enjoyed the course and a lot of useful material was packed into the short videos.

By Franck M

Jan 15, 2020

The techniques showed in this course are very helpful. I recommend to anybody that has some trouble learning new material or spend much time using techniques that are not very useful to join in this course.

By Hoang L

May 6, 2019

This is the first online course I completed. It is a Japanese value course for me. I am excited to collect more than the pieces in this course. Thank you Dr. Barbara Oakley, Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, Coursera

By Samuel B

Feb 21, 2019

Fast, easy to understand, extremely helpful for all the people who do not have habits necessary for studying and are struggling in school/university or learning new things for work, and working effectively.

By Sai D R

May 2, 2018

It was easy to understand and learn from this course as it was divided into small duration videos. I found the instructors to be lively and interesting. And I have learned how to learn, which is just great!

By Kate A

Nov 10, 2017

I teach community college in an area where students lack basic academic skills. This course has helped me help them, by teaching them about their own brains and offering them techniques for better learning.

By Vânia M

Sep 24, 2017

Great course with practical information on how to learn better that is applicable in study and life and general. Lots of good tips and knowledge in short, friendly and insightful videos. Strongly recommend.

By Valentina M R

Aug 28, 2017

The initial path for a great learning experience. If you like to learn, learn how to learn first with these amazing tips and information from people that love teaching, learning and that know how to learn.

By truehegelian

Jun 14, 2017

very informational and helpful for my constant and longlasting procrastination, new insight on the brains ability to store information and the processes involved, and also in overcoming my imposter syndrome

By Leonardo D M

Jan 4, 2017

How great is this course? everytime I get anxious I just think "I'm Barbara Oakley, thanks for learning how to learn" and get my stuff together and I'm set for whatever comes. For real, this course is great

By Michel K S

Oct 19, 2016

Fantastic course!

The techniques presented really help you in analyzing your stugying method and changing it for the better.

I really reccomend it for its benefits and because you'll have fun while studying.

By Dave Y

Sep 5, 2016

If you've ever felt the frustration of not reaping any intellectual rewards, no matter the amount of studying invested, then this is course you need to right the ship. I wish I was taught this decades ago.

By Belén M S

Aug 9, 2016

Love this course, and love Barbara Oakley, she explains everything in a simple nd easy way to understand. Ive been applying this lessons to my everyday life and feel great and motivated to keep on learning.

By Szymon W

Jun 7, 2016

verry useful for the future! You can gain knowledge about how to learn new things in your life quicker and in more effective way. And for sure you will learn new stuff so why not to do it in a propiate way?

By Simon W

Mar 1, 2016

This course has supplied me with an immense arsenal to battle anything within learning; procrastination, methods and tips. I recommend any student or anyone who likes to learn new things to try this course!

By MARIA A M

Feb 3, 2016

Buenas tardes, el curso es excelente me gusta mucho y estoy contenta. Lo único es que no tengo un nivel tan alto de ingles entonces en los test no me va muy bien. Pero es excelente el curso, muchas gracias.

By Mengke M

Jan 18, 2016

This course is extremely helpful, especially to student at college. And without overestimate, I would like to say that this is a course that may change your way of learning, and eventually change your life.