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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

EJ

Aug 25, 2023

This is course is so helpful it will debunk all the false beliefs and the wrong thing that you're doing in your life. It will also help you to understand your brain, that will make you a good learner.

BK

Sep 23, 2016

Very useful. Explained how the brain - mind and memory - works, and showed techniques for learning more effectively. Wish I'd known about this stuff while I actually went to high-school and college!

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By Deleted A

Aug 30, 2016

Bastante acertado, no satura en lo absoluto en los minutos del video, explícito y muy efectivo para mejorar la forma en cómo aprendemos. Estoy encantada!

By James C

Aug 28, 2016

If you did not receive a good private school education then you'll probably find this course helpful. It was a great course and it was very informative.

By morefreeze

Jun 11, 2016

I have learned many useful things but not in school or college. I have started to learn Calculus in Coursera to apply these technique. Good luck with me!

By Dasha V

Apr 17, 2016

Great tips for active learners and those who'd like to improve their studying techniques!!

Grateful to a professor and the team for an insightful session!

By Eric W

Feb 17, 2016

The book "a mind for numbers" is well worth the price. It helps fill in the gaps in some of the lectures and provides additional and in depth information

By Emilio

Feb 10, 2016

It's amazing how often the best practices and the good habits that could boost the learning process are overlooked.

Thanks for teaching us hot to learn !

By Francis

Feb 4, 2016

Very clear illustration of how our brains work and very useful technique to overcome lots of our learning problems!Thank you Barbara and Dr. Sejnowski!!!

By Aishwarya P

Dec 29, 2015

It's made my brain energized to do anything I want to learn. Now I know how can I learn almost anything.

Special thanks to Barbara Oakley for this course.

By Vishnu P

Sep 15, 2015

This course is quite interesting, and has shifted my paradigm on how we learn. I am excited to apply these concepts in my life long journey of learning.

By KATHY S

Sep 14, 2015

I have recommended this course to many people. It is helping me in every aspect of my life. The information imparted to the students can help everyone.

By Princess S

Sep 3, 2015

I don't even know how to express how grateful I am for this course. I know that it will truly help me in real life situations and not just in my studies.

By James M

Aug 20, 2015

I have no hesitation recommending this excellent course. Whether studying, finished studies, or helping others study, this course provides great insights

By Arif S

Jan 27, 2025

The deliberate, thoughtful, assuring voice and manner from Barbara and Terry encourage me to learn more. Thank you professors for these gold nuggets.🙏.

By Tiago A R S

Sep 23, 2023

Amazing course, I have no regrets taking this as my first course on Coursera, and since it's also a free course I can recommend it to all my friends ; )

By Francisca E

Sep 3, 2022

Buen curso, definitivamente me entregó muchas herramientas para poder aprender mejor y para poder dar uso en mi ejercicio como docente. Muchas gracias.

By Hermann R

Aug 1, 2022

I've enjoyed and learned so much in this course that I've recommend it to my friends. Thanks to all the people involved to make this content possible !

By Erzsébet S

May 11, 2022

It is a well organized course. It has all it needs: some theory, and some practical knowledge. Together they can aid us when we want to learn something.

By Mikel L

Feb 18, 2022

I thouroughly beleive this course could help set foundational techniques and ideas for improved learning in all aspects of life. I highly recommend it!

By Johanna L

Jan 24, 2022

I really wish i knew these concepts in college. Very fascinating material and it's something that I can apply to all aspects of my life. Will reccommend

By Tasha R

Nov 30, 2021

I felt the majority of techniques and strategies were common knowledge, however I'm sure lots of people benefited from the tips provided about learning.

By MADHUSHREE M

Sep 2, 2021

Is a very insightful course that teaches about various learning techniques and some scientifically proven methods which can be used to learn a material.

By 18040027 N T T H

Aug 6, 2021

Love it, has been helpful not only in my studies but also I will be using the contents of the course to train my own students in the future how to study

By kulsum h

Jun 30, 2021

I HAE LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT LEARNING,IT HAS HELPED ME ALOT TO TACKLE HURDLES OF LEARNING SUCH AS PROCASTINATION ETC A VERY BIG THANKS DR BARBARA OAKLEY

By Sarah T

Oct 20, 2020

Greate course. The optional readings were some of the best parts of this course. Don't pass up the opportunity to take advantage of this amazing course.

By Kirti P

Sep 30, 2020

VERY AWESOME COURSE.

THIS HAS MADE ME UNDERSTAND MY BRAIN AND WORK ACCORDINGLY.

A BIG THANKS TO BARBARA OAKLEY AND TERRENCE SIR AND ALL THE OTHER FACULTY.