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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://sale-newyear.com/learn/aprender To join the fully translated Spanish version of the course, visit: https://sale-newyear.com/learn/aprendiendo-a-aprender To join the fully translated Chinese version of the course, visit: https://sale-newyear.com/learn/ruhe-xuexi To join the fully translated French version of the course, visit : http://sale-newyear.com/learn/apprendre-comment-apprendre...

Top reviews

CM

Aug 18, 2016

Probably the most important course I've ever taken in my life and it was completely free. Already applied many of the concepts and have seen the difference. Do yourself a favor and take this course.

BA

Nov 6, 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 :)

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By Jacob A

Mar 13, 2017

I loved the ideas, tips, and insights this course offered. Professor Barbara Oakley is wonderful, and I appreciated her demeanor and overall being. The Pomodoro technique has been extremely useful, and I'm looking forward to applying the other methods on more of my Coursera Studies.

By Allen C G

Aug 7, 2016

Everyone should take this course at least once in their life. The content in this course will be very transformative in my daily life. I'm looking forward to applying the lessons I learned here to all aspects in my life. Will definitely retake this course at least once a year or so.

By Vinitha V S

Dec 29, 2015

There are effective ways to learn and one might not be fully aware of such tools generally. Sometimes we might be aware of it but seldom put them to use. Many people like me who wants to learn but wonders why the enthusiasm alone does not make learning easy should take this course.

By Anton V

Oct 9, 2015

I'm just about to start Week 4 of this most interesting course on Learning. Barbara is clear and concise, and every section opens my eyes to even more ways of "learning how to learn". All round, this has exceeded my expectations. Thank you University of California from a UK student.

By Stefani W

May 21, 2024

This MOOC is perfect! I felt during this course that I should progress in my studies. My mind had a transformation. I'm applying some techniques to my routine now and it seems like I'm learning more in less time. Thank you for carefully making this material available to the public.

By henry a s

Jan 31, 2024

Absolutely life changing if you are motivated to changing your own life by taking these courses and applying them to your life goals. Thank you to the team for putting this course together and giving me the push and confidence to keep going and changing my life for a better future.

By Clarissa C

Sep 2, 2020

Thank you so much for spending much time arranging this course. I could understand more learning methods I haven't known before and really hope that I could improve my learning skills by applying what I have learned from this course. Much love from Indonesia. Once again, thank you!

By Sharender K K S

Jul 13, 2020

It's been fruitful learning and surely have given me an opportunity to reflect my learning skills. I acquired new knowledge that will contribute to my future learning process. It was a well invest subject. Thank you. Looking forward to more topics to further enhance my development.

By John M

May 25, 2020

This course was wonderful. It teaches valuable skills and techniques with wide applicability that can easily be applied. Additionally, it addresses overcoming learning procrastination. Most importantly it sends the message that you can persevere to reach your learning/career goals.

By Muhammad S A

May 22, 2020

I have a lot of many things. I can't believe that my full thinking got change by leaning this course. I have got so much improvements in so many time. My only regret is this, I should have this course little earlier in my Life, I am so much happy. Thank you so much for this Course.

By Sakshi S S

May 14, 2020

It helped me understanding the way our brain works while learning.This courses includes many practical and effective memory techniques that I think can help learners to learn effectively.A big thank you to the both the instructors and coursera to come up with such a helpful course.

By Elena V

Apr 6, 2020

Great course: quite small, but very clear and usable format of delivering information, and I love the calm enthusiasm from the instructors. Kind of confirms a lot of what I already noticed, but it's great to know there's science behind it: no excuse not to practice these ideas now!

By Sushan L

Aug 1, 2019

This is fantastic course for those who want to maybe start learning hard topics of those people who are freshman in Undergraduate program (But can be useful for every age group). This course doesn't contain any pre-requisite knowledge beside knowing English. You should take it .

By Vijay T

Jul 2, 2019

This course has helped a lot in learning how to learn with different approaches which I have never thought of before, the processes explained in this course has helped me retain a lot of new information and I could complete most of my study and other research work at the same time.

By Sam M

Jan 11, 2019

Such an amazing course, I highly recommend this course to everyone. If you want to become sharper, improve your memory or just see where your at and want to learn new things, this course gives you the tools and frame of mind to be able to learn anything competently and efficiently.

By Daniel A

Jun 1, 2018

I learned so much in this course. Not only did it improve my work and learning since week 1, I'm now finding myself quoting it to friends and teaching them some of the valuable techniques covered. Also, the time commitment is not that big and there is a huge payoff for a long time!

By Luciana D R M

Feb 27, 2018

Simples yet effective tools to help you learn better. I've already started implementing some of the things I learned in this course and I hope to have opportunities to put more into practice in the future. I'm sure I'll be able to expand my potential and my ability to learn better.

By Bruno A P

Feb 1, 2018

Fantastic course! I hope I had come across this kind of information early in my life. I feel I could be in a completely different situation right now. Thanks Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski for sharing your knowledge on such an important matter and explain it so well!

By Phenprapa W

Jan 16, 2018

This course help me to understand how the brain work included powerful of brain. I also got a lot of tips and technique to help me to improve how to learn effectively. Thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley, Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, and others speaker for sharing the knowledge and experience.

By Margarita L

Oct 7, 2017

Once of the best MOOCs I have ever done, the consistency, depth, relevance of the content is equal to the mastery of both teachers and the design of the course itself. Thank you so much Mrs. Oakley and Mr. Sejnowsky for your insights and effort in creating such an excelling course.

By Zehour G

Aug 30, 2016

Excellent course, very useful and very clear steps. Helped me restructure my language learning.

Dr. Oakley makes it easy to follow all information and her way encourages to finish the course.

Dr. Seknowski is very enthusiastic while giving the info which made me intrigued to continue

By Marco L

Apr 15, 2025

Excellent course if you put in practice every tip, don't rush between modules but take your time to understand every concept. Once you complete the full course, you for sure will see a difference between how you have learned in the past and how you will want to learn from now on.

By Francisco M

Apr 16, 2023

I just finished the course and I highly recommend it.

The value of actually knowing how to study is immeasurable. I will be using 100% of the mental frameworks and tools that were explained in the classes.

Thanks to both Barbara and Terrence for the work they put into the course 🙂.

By Andrei C

Jul 14, 2022

An eye opener course on how the brain works and how one can optimize learning. Incredibly useful. Spot on tactics on all the problems and fears one might encounter when learning difficult topics in any field. Probably the most important course, it should be mandatory for everyone.

By Serhii M

Apr 29, 2022

Having graduated from a medical university with honors, I thought there wouldn't be much this course could teach me. Still, I learned a couple of interesting techniques as well as got a number of interesting insights while completing the course. Thanks to everyone, who created it!