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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

SR

Jan 31, 2016

Inspriational! Well presented, interesting and useful. Everybody should take this course. Thank you to all those involved in developing this course. I'm already putting the teaching into practice.

EB

May 19, 2016

I found this course incredibly useful and practical. It has not only helped me better understand the process of learning but it has also given me valuable tools in how to optimize my learning process.

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By Максимова Т А

Dec 9, 2019

Большое спасибо создателям курса, вы изменили мою жизнь! За эти полтора месяца прохождения материала, я полностью изменила свой подход к учёбе, который уже даёт результат. Я счастлива. Вы дали мне веру в себя, благодарю!

By Himanee T

Oct 23, 2019

I did an online course for the very first time. Learning how to learn was an amazing experience which taught me lot of things which I can use in my daily life to do all the tasks with more productivity and effectiveness.

By Vini

Nov 11, 2018

This course changed the way I approach studying. Using this advice - specially spaced repetition and practice testing - allowed me to study much more efficiently. Great instructors and great material, highly recommended.

By Alessandro V

Mar 11, 2018

Awesome course, very useful, full of tips and informations that i already started using in my everyday life.

A+

Thanks to Barbara and Terry for your work and for make this MOOC available for everybody!

Alessandro from Italy

By Javier M

Feb 12, 2018

Very enjoyable and useful course. It has been a real pleasure doing the course and it is full of very valuable tips and explanation of how learning processes are modeled and how they can be optimised. Thank you very much

By Paulo d F E

Sep 7, 2017

Eye opening experience. Now I know all I was doing wrong in my learning sessions and can put to practice great tools for learning. This was invaluable to me, since I'm looking for a certification and have a lot to study!

By Alexander T

Jun 18, 2017

It is a very good course. The instructors are engaging and you feel that this is their life's work. I really recommend this course to EVERYONE. Eberybody needs to learn and this course helps you achieve this even better.

By Estefania R V

May 7, 2017

Really awesome course, it was a hobbie every lesson more than an obligation. Great professors, and content that will be stuck in my mind for a lifetime, and I will share with most of the people I know. Highly recomended!

By Brian J

Jan 22, 2017

I've always been a lover of learning, and this course condenses all of the latest research into one place. If you are ever wanting to learn something (which we all do), you need to know the information from this course.

By Edgar R H M

Dec 4, 2016

Es un excelente curso para cualquiera, sin duda los conocimientos adquiridos tendrán un impacto significativo en la vida diaria, aumentar la productividad al aprender temas nuevos a la vez que la retención de los mismos.

By Randy J M

Sep 13, 2016

This course offers valuable insights into how to operate your mind effectively. Although there is much more to be discovered on this subject, the creators do a good job curating the information we've discovered thus far.

By Vijay K A

Aug 14, 2016

Dr Barbara is awesome. And since this course is built keeping in mind some of the beliefs of my study superstars like Cal Newport, it was a really journey worth taking. Highly recommend it. Keep doing the good work prof.

By M. I

Jun 27, 2016

Awesome and well designed course. I have learned so much. But not only that, it is motivational and offers ways into changing the mindset and wanting to learn more and better. And share the skills with others. Thank you.

By Crookedwench

Jun 5, 2016

I loved this course. I feel I've gained some valuable information to help me study and learn in the future. Whether you're in school, self-studying or anything in between, anyone could benefit from Learning How To Learn.

By Arantza R

Dec 6, 2015

This course has changed my lifestyle for the better. I have been able to achieve more than I have ever, and it makes me feel great. I am so pleased with the results: my level of procrastination has decreased drastically.

By Владислав

Dec 2, 2015

very nice. Thank you, Barbara, Terry and all persons who made this course. one of the best part of this course is interwiev with famouse and clever people. I try to use your advices every day. thank you very much againe.

By Obrian J

Sep 9, 2015

Taking this course has changed my entire outlook on learning. I found this course very interesting and my learning abilities and habits has improve a lot since taking thins course. Thank you for teaching me how to learn!

By Marco G

Sep 4, 2015

Awesome course with fascinating teachers!

It talked about many new things that i found really usefull.

It also introduced some things i already knew "emphirically" and i didn't know they had a name and they were so common!

By Carlos E F M

Sep 1, 2024

Todo mi vida estudiantil procure aprender tecnicas de aprendizaje efectivo, no encontre. Con este excelente curso a mis 70 aprendi mucho mas en poco tiempo. MIL GRACIAS A INSTRUCTORES Y A LA UNIVERSIDAD DEL APRENDIZAJE!

By Radoslav G

Sep 28, 2022

Amazing! If you don't know how the difficult and unknown things could be presented easily and comprehensevely then Barb and Terry will show you. A must-have knowledge for ex-students from the previous century like me.

By John G

Jul 12, 2022

I found this course very helpful. I was able to start using what I learned in this course right away.

The video transcripts could benefit from some proofreading, though. Not just this course, all of Coursera's courses.

By Denise O

Oct 30, 2021

This was a brilliant course that put theory into practice. The new information was very memorable due to the use of metaphor, visuals, recaps, short vdieo presentations and frequent mini quizzes. It is well worth doing.

By Kardakos G

May 21, 2021

It was GREAT experience and a bit tough. I need to review some videos and do some optional reading, but it gave me a way to think more and try easy ways of learning something new.

Thank you all for this opportunity.

G.K.

By Sonnia A

Mar 27, 2021

this course is really great. The methods and techniques reviwed in this course are helpful and the information given is amazing. I would totally recommend this course as it is useful to overcome the problems in learning