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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 Akshara R B

Jun 27, 2020

It is an amazing course for people of all ages. It has personally helped me a lot because I have a serious problem of procrastination and self-doubt. I sincerely thank everyone involved in this course.

By Meeravali

May 28, 2020

Techniques mentioned for learning and the concepts about brain functions are excellent.

Excellent work by instructor Barbara Oakley.

Thank you so much for providing very useful information in MOOC.

By Janine V M

May 22, 2020

It was a great privilege to study with a great instructors and a great course. I will extend my gratitude to you. Thank you very much. It was a life changing experience. More power and God bless us. =)

By Kerry H

May 20, 2020

I learned a lot from this course since many tips/tricks introduced in the videos were ones that I didn't encounter before. I will change my study habits accordingly. Highly recommend taking the course.

By Gaurab R

Apr 24, 2020

Very well designed and well explained video. Thank your Professor Dr. Oakly and Dr. Sejnowsky for bringing such a wonderful course among us. I hope 2nd version of this course to be soon in the Coursera

By Leonardo M

Apr 21, 2020

Given that this course should be taken together with Mindshift and "A Mind for Numbers", it's really well-made, flexible and doesn't involve any prior knowledge: the ideal course for learning neophytes

By John F

Apr 17, 2020

Before I was half way through this course, I had started to break down my bad learning habits that I had been blind to before. This Learning How to Learn course makes itself easier for you to complete.

By Madeleine B

Dec 10, 2019

Really interesting content, easy to follow and engaging speakers and videos. The balance of science and practical tips was really well struck. Thank you so much for all your work putting this together!

By cüneyt l

Aug 21, 2019

Lots of effective techniques are presented and I have learned many things about psychology, neuroscience and learning. I strongly believe that those techniques will contribute to my learning "process".

By Allen “ H

May 14, 2019

Learning to Learn class has taught me the reasons why I had a lot of troubles learning the first time around. Now at 60 years old, I have learned and look forward to learning even more from Coursera!

By Miguel A G V

Apr 1, 2019

It would have been cool to have this course before in my life, but anyway... as a life-long learner it is never to late to learn how to learn. I really liked this course and I recommend it to EVERYONE!

By Anantha S K R

Jan 2, 2019

This is the first course that I completed on Coursera. Am glad I went through this one first before going through the rest. This course is ideally the place to start with before learning other courses.

By Colin E

Aug 17, 2017

Very inspiring, informative and involving course. It envelops many critical aspects of maximising one's learning potential that I didn't know even existed before taking this course. Highly recommended.

By Francisco S

Oct 17, 2016

In a matter of a few weeks you can develop new skills and adopt new techniques to master all kinds of new knowledge. As you become a better and effective learner, you can also become a better educator.

By christian a

Apr 6, 2016

This course is excellent for anyone from high school students to professionals not even studying.

I would absolutely recommend the methods and material discussed here for anyone entering tertiary study.

By Paul J

Mar 3, 2016

I enjoyed the logical and calm explanations by the teachers. This was a good course which I hope will help many new learners as well as those of us who are in our senior years and just like to learn :)

By Willy C

Feb 5, 2016

Thanks to this course which lets me realize that I am poor in learn is not because I am not smart, but because I took a wrong approaches towards learning. It's a great course which has helped me a lot.

By VL A

Feb 1, 2016

Excellent, excellent course! Loved the videos, interviews were pertinent, sometimes unexpected, but always very enjoyable. Both instructors were passionate about the material and made the course fun!

By Nara G

Aug 17, 2015

it is a very helpful course both for freshman and senior students. The optional interview videos enhances core course, and they give the perspective of the people who actually use all these techniques.

By Naw M N T

Nov 25, 2022

It is a great and useful course for all people who want to learn. I appreciate and thank the learning how to learn course that gave me a chance to study. I have learned so many things in this course.

By Fatima z c

Dec 28, 2021

I don't write reviews very much so i will be brief.Taking out time for this course will be the best investment in your life. Wonderful ,helpful , Useful , Insightful , it's full of everything desired.

By Ritik N

Jul 18, 2020

This is my first course at coursera platform and I enjoyed it. I've had the best experience of moocs learning and I loved the recall testing strategy which I found most helpful throughout the course.

By Anne-Geneviève G

May 27, 2020

I learned so much with this course, I recommand it to anyone passionate about learning more efficiently, whatever the age! I will integrate these powerful techniques and lessons in my everyday life al

By Hritam S

May 15, 2020

learned a lot of new skills and tricks and hacks...very much valuable and worth it ..learned the new ways of learning...which i think a priceless knowledge...thanks a lot Barbara mam and Terry sir..