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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

BA

Nov 5, 2016

Amazing course, I learned a lot of new techniques for self motivation, and effecient learning. Now, I feel more confident to take further steps in improving and developing myself. Thank you so much :)

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.

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By Limor A

Apr 29, 2017

I really enjoyed taking this course, it is really well made !

Well done and thank you so much ! You gave me the feeling that you really care, that you made this course with all your hearts and efforts.

Thank you.

By Bertrand D

Apr 8, 2017

A course that should be done before any coursera or real life course or even I you just want to continue learning on your own. Has really helped me out in areas of learning I never succeeded. Thank you Barbara.

By Suryadeep D

Mar 9, 2016

An extremely well-designed and easy to follow course! Deals with the subject matter brilliantly, and teaches some very effective (and practical!) techniques which I'm finding very useful! Thank you professors!

By Gunnam S

Feb 20, 2016

I was exactly looking for a material like this and found it accidentely in quora. Love the course lectures. It gives you an opportunity to rethink about how you look into your daily activities and correct them.

By Nabeela C

Jan 2, 2016

A fantastic opportunity to fix what I have been doing wrong for 30 years! Thank you Dr. Oakley and Dr. Sejnowski. Your examples and stories inspire me to pursue further education and change careers, mid-life.

By Jaideep R

Jan 1, 2016

Probably every person must do this course once they think they are learning anything in life or doing anything remotely academic. Very simple but enough material to put into practice what you learn, Just do it.

By Marieta J R

Oct 6, 2015

This course is amazing! I am already using the techniques in all aspects of my life and has been great!

Thank you very much for doing courses like this one, so, people can grow both intellectual and spiritually.

By Nevenko B

Sep 4, 2015

This is an excellent course. I've learnt new things about my brain and the way it works and relax. I want to recommend this course to everybody, not just people who have problem with studying and keeping focus.

By Manuela R R

Aug 21, 2015

El contenido de este curso me está resultando de gran utilidad para reflexionar sobre mis estrategias de aprendizaje y espero ir aplicando estos conocimientos para mejorar mi competencia de aprender a aprender.

By moataz a s

Aug 15, 2015

really was a wonderful initial experience thanks to coursera community that offered me a chance to be a better learner. i will apply every single trick i have learned in this course for my up coming exam in may

By Thyago B

Nov 16, 2022

This course provides the user with so much important insights and powerful information related to learning. Amazing quality and top notch content about how we should approach learning and keep learning things.

By William C C

Aug 2, 2022

Broad in covering the aspects of mind involved in learning, and to a depth that is perfect for the ardent learner to find some solid ground upon which to build their learning going forward. Really enjoyed it.

By Valentina C

Sep 1, 2021

If you are considering enrolling in this course, just do it! It is useful, funny, easy to understand and it will challenge you. Plus, it is very rich in optional material that you can access to when you want.

By Samira M R

May 16, 2021

It's a great course, I've learned a lot! I have been using the pomodoro now and I've been able to complete the courses I start and I feel so good about myself and capable of great things!! Thank you so much!!!

By Ruairi M

Nov 20, 2020

This course has changed the way I go about my week entirely and I have never felt more productive and eager to complete the tasks I set myself. Thank you so much, and I wish Barbara and Terrence the very best.

By mutyalu a

Sep 2, 2020

All the years, time was spent on reading and cramping information and revising it. First time learnt how to learn. Thanks to Faculty and Coursera. You gave a gift for life. Will spread this learning to others.

By Bhavana

Aug 23, 2020

It's a beautiful course giving an understanding of the illusions we create while learning and not actually learn.

How to understand the subjects without unnecessary time consuming practices and learn with ease

By Kasandra D H T

Jul 28, 2020

It was outstanding, the way the instructors talked about all the topics and managed to present difficult concepts in such a simple way was absolutely beautiful, I hope I can become such a good teacher one day.

By ÖMER C K

Jun 2, 2020

This course was amazing. I have learned a lot of things in this course and I have been using this enormous tricks in my daily life and it is worth. Thanks for this extraordinary Information and lovely Barbara.

By Keerthishankar P

Apr 21, 2020

good course which helps us understand how our brain works .this course also provides us with the most effective and powerful learning tools and techniques which will surely come handy in our learning journey.

By Akwaowo M

Apr 16, 2020

The course has been really impactful and I can recommend it before taking any other course on this platform. Understanding the mechanics of the brain helps in reducing the frustration we encounter in learning.

By Kristina T

Mar 30, 2020

Курс помог мне систематизировать уже имеющиеся навыки и знания, а также освоить новые. Pomodoro использую теперь намного чаще, более лояльно отношусь к тестам. Spaced learning использую постоянно. Благодарю!

By Jacob T A

Feb 29, 2020

"Learning how to learn" provided me with insights into effective learning that would revamp how I learn going forward. The strategies for overcoming procrastination will be especially useful for me personally.

By Bob H

Dec 27, 2019

One of the best classes I've ever taken! I wish I had this knowledge before college, graduate school, and for all my continuing education in years of practice, but now I do! Thank you Barbara and Terrence :)

By Edward C

Dec 23, 2019

This is a great course to learning how to learn. I always had a self doubt that I am unable to learn and this course bring my self confidence that I am capable to learn new things or subjects I am not good at.