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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

KD

Jun 23, 2021

This course is more than what I expected to learn from this course. The explaining skills of the educators of this course are great.

Thank to our educators dr.barbara oakley and terrance sejwoniski

NS

May 30, 2021

This course helped me a lot on realizing what I was missing and the real mistake that I've ever made. By fixing my cognition in learning, it gave me a better chance to study and retain more than ever.

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By Maureen Y

Aug 5, 2019

This is a great course to provide you with a solid plan to lean and *retain* material in literally any subject or skill. While the phrasing of several of the videos make it clear that it is aimed toward a student studying in a formal-educational setting, the material and information is broadly applicable any time. 13/10 would recommend.

By Peter F

Nov 3, 2017

As a Technology teacher, now retired, I told my students the content of what they learn in my courses changed from year to year but if they learned how to learn effectively then they would be successful in whatever direction their education lead them. This course focuses on that goal and it should be a part of every students instruction.

By Stanley K

Dec 22, 2016

Well structured, easy to move along. Reading the author's book, which is not required but compliments each other well.

I learned a lot in this course. Planning to recommend this especially to college students. I wish it was available then. Even now, I'm planning to put more focus into the main ideas from the course to my future learnings!

By Olena G

Sep 10, 2016

Thank you very much, the authors of this course! First, to be honest, I thought the course will be boring, buy after first 2 or 3 lectures I was really into it! I loved the short lectures, tips and tricks and the information how our brain works! I really enjoyed the time spend and definitely will use the tips for the learning! Thank you!

By Elizabeth S

Jan 30, 2016

The course was very helpful in understanding the challenges that we face in learning new things and techniques to address and solve those challenges. The content and the instructors were engaging. Since I am no longer in school, the portion of module 4 on test taking wasn't relevant to me; however, I recommend this course to all learners.

By Reetuparna N (

Oct 22, 2021

Amazing insights into how people learn with practical ways of implementing these tools and techniques is what made this course not only informative but useful for students and professionals alike. I have learned a lot of cool techniques that i can't wait to apply and get benefitted. Thanks to Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnovski for this course.

By Francesco F

Aug 22, 2021

It doesn't happen so often to feel sad when a course is over, I got incredibly excited about how prof Barbara and Terry took me in such an interesting section on neurosciences! It definitely changed my way to think about approaching to a new subject. Since learning doesn't stop at college, this is an incredibly worthwhile course. Thanks!

By Javier C M

Mar 26, 2021

Conocer con mas detalle como funciona nuestro cerebro referente al aprendizaje y memoria, creo que nos permite optimizar y ser capaces de llegar mas lejos en nuestras carreras, comprender temas mas complejos, dominar mejor nuevas áreas de interés, en definitiva, lo que aprendes en el curso lo puedes aplicar en todas las áreas de la vida.

By Yudhistra V

Oct 25, 2020

It is the first course on Coursera which I have completed and that too 2 weeks early. It has given me some great tips and tools to improve time organization and learning effectively. The course provides helpful tips on improving test scores, coming out of traps of illusions of competence, and many more obstacles that hamper our learning.

By Chairman M

Aug 25, 2020

Great Course .Well taught and researched and indeed the best on learning how to learn .Thanks A lot Dr.Barbara Oakley and Dr .Terrence Sejnowski .Excellently Done Work .Having Done Mindshift Course too by the same team and having highly benefited so much ,I would be earnestly looking forward to more courses and material from them soon .

By Luciano F C

Apr 21, 2020

Un curso muy interesante. Donde podemos encontrar formas más óptimas y efectivas para estudiar, como también para lidiar con la procrastinación. Me gustaron mucho las entrevistas realizadas a profesionales de diversos sectores. El curso presenta el tipo de herramientas que todos desearíamos haber tenido previo a entrar en la universidad.

By Mostafa N E S

Apr 5, 2020

This is a life changing course. The course is loaded with important knowledge and tips, so you need to pay attention to every word. The number 1 benefit I got from this course is knowing the spaced repetition and Anki application, and they helped me a lot in improving my learning and my mind in general. Don't hesitate to take this course

By Amy

Jan 12, 2020

Very helpful techniques to make sure you're making the most of your learning time - study/learn for the same amount of time, but getting more out of it. It addresses things like how to make sure you actually know the material (rather than the illusion of competence), handling procrastination, and making sure you gain long term retention.

By Josh V

Nov 13, 2019

An excellent course for learning new study tips and new ways of thinking about learning. The course provides lots of insight into how we learn and how we can use this knowledge to maximize our learning. The ideas taught in the course are backed by real neuroscience and help give you an understanding of how your brain works when learning.

By Haroun D

Mar 17, 2018

After learning this course, I found out about various ways to improve my learning process and successfully implemented in my own learning. Some of the learning methods were already familiar, but I was always hesitant to adopt them. Barbara has a knack in convincing people to give these methods a go by outlining how they might be helpful.

By Thomas F

Feb 17, 2016

I found this course enlightening and practical. The passion of the facilitators was plain to see and significantly enhanced my learning experience. I have gained a lot both in the explicit learnings of the course and by following the good design and delivery practices used. Thank you for the opportunity, experience and valuable learning.

By Kitty D

Nov 28, 2015

This is an excellent course not only help one learning how to learn but many of the skills taught in this course such as using Pomodoro timer to help focus and overcome difficult problems, breathing exercise to calm our panic, exercise and good sleeping habit to help memory as well as better judgement can benefit us throughout our lives.

By Carlos D G M

Nov 27, 2015

Llevo 4 años ya en la universidad y he aprendido a aprender por ensayo y error, aun así no he logrado el nivel de calidad de estas poderosas herramientas que el curso me da. Hubiera deseado que me las hayan enseñado mucho antes pero bueno ya las aprendí y es momento de utilizarlas para el resto de mi vida tanto profesional como personal.

By Gio

Jun 7, 2023

The modules and lessons are intuitive and easy to follow through. Overall, I learned so much about not only the brain facts and proven study techniques but also my own mind and study habits. It's an amazing course and I would definitely recommend it to my friends and classmates, or to anyone who are determined to improve their learning.

By Shiksha

Jun 5, 2021

Sometimes we don't even know how to utilise our own brain to learn things effectively. This course is a must for everyone who wants to sharpen their memory and learn something new. Using the methods like Pomodoro Technique, Illusion of Competence, Diffused and Focused Mode thinking have helped me in learning and recalling things easily.

By Salman M K

Mar 14, 2021

First of all thank you for this wonderful course that helped me reinforce some of my correct ideas of how to learn and opened my mind to a various ways of learning. I have benefited a lot from this course and I hope others will benefit and enjoy this course as much as I did.

Once again Thank you Barbra and Terry for this wonderful course

By Pratyush P

Feb 25, 2021

This is an amazing course. It not only gave me an idea of how our brain works in learning something but i also got to understand so many different techniques to tackle procrastination and deepen my learnings, Doing good in a test, and so much more.

Thankful to Proff. Barbara Oakley for sharing such an amazing course with people all over.

By SANTOSH M

Aug 28, 2020

Informative, insightful and certainly brings about a lot of positivism in life. My sincere thanks to professors Barbara and Terrence for designing this beautiful course that truly helps in broadening the horizons about the way we look at things. Look forward meeting you again. Regards, Santosh Mishra, Business Development - Adani Group.

By Praveen C

May 6, 2020

Really like the concepts and biological reason behind why I was suffering from learning effectively.

This course really helped me to bring my perspective towards small- small things I was doing wrong.

But now I believe that I will work more efficiently in any sort of learning fields.

Thank You, Barb Oakley for teaching "Learn How To Learn"

By MaBinti Y

Apr 15, 2020

By far the best course on here...regardless of the discipline. Not only are the professors insightful and enthusiastic but this course structured in a way to maximize your potential to learn the material. This course isn't full of 25 min lectures of a professor talking in front of a green screen. It's interactive and engaging material.