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

Top reviews

CD

Aug 2, 2020

This course accumulates a clear and valuable set of thoughts that structure knowledge about learning principles and tactics. Also, it was interesting to know some new things about how the brain works.

CP

Aug 23, 2019

such a perfect course! they used the learning methods which they mentioned during the lectures to teach you the course. what a twist. easy to keep track and very informative. i strongly recommend it.

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By Josh S

Sep 12, 2017

There is so much good material here. This is a course I went through carefully and thoroughly. I enjoyed watching the videos multiple times and reading the transcripts. The optional readings and interviews are well worth it. Excellent!

By Suzanne M

Mar 21, 2017

This course was very easy to follow and provided me with some effective tools which has already helped me with my everyday tasks in my job. Dr. Oakleys passion for learning made the different learning topics very interesting and humorous.

By Colt W

Jul 14, 2016

It's a pretty neat course, definitely couples well with the current book I'm reading, "How We Learn". I really enjoyed how each section wasn't filled with too much content to complete in one week, they know how to space out their material.

By Maja Č

Jul 8, 2016

I wish someone explained learning to me in this kind of way, when I was in high school or even before. But it's never to late to learn! It has changed the way I learn and I have learned how to overcome procrastination. Deeply recommend it.

By Abraham O C

Apr 27, 2016

THIS IS A FANTASTIC COURSE!!!

I can't believe the secrets these persons gave here, are so simple and unknown.

THANK YOU REALLY! You have changed me, and I am sure you changed the other persons who studied here.

Greetings, and God bless you!

By Michael D M

Apr 14, 2016

I saw this course in Open Source Science University in GitHub and decided that I would take it. I am just in the introductory part yet but it already taught me a lot of things. I will change my evaluation later once I complete this course!

By Rochak T

Mar 26, 2016

Simple and effective.

A quick introduction to the biology of the human brain, and how to leverage it to your advantage when confronted with difficult subjects, or high-stress examinations.

Recommended for all students, studying at any level.

By David T

Jan 9, 2016

I made a few valuable connections between some of the things I have been doing well in the past in trying to learn new skills, and some things that just don't work. Now I can concentrate on the "chunking" tips that work on my next classes.

By Shu Y T

Jan 22, 2025

Quite intuitive that this course suggests the best ways to learn by explaining by explaining how our brains fundamentally work in plain language. The ideas make sense to me and I would alter my way of studying based on what I learnt here.

By Ninoska R

Sep 19, 2024

Este curso es un regalo, vale la pena hacerlo :) te brinda información relevante para llevar tu aprendizaje a otro nivel, te impulsa a cambiar viejos patrones de estudio completamente obsoletos, te motiva a seguir aprendiendo... Fabuloso!

By Sergei K

May 14, 2023

Хорошо сформированный материал, легок в восприятии. Слушая лекции даже в первый раз, создается впечатление, что ты уже это знал/изучал. Думаю, причина в том, что язык, которым пытаются донести материал, крайне доступен и легко-усваиваемый

By Ayrton S B B

Mar 21, 2023

Good for pretty much every person who wants to understand better how their brain works when it comes to learning, concentration and understanding. The course has many useful tools and interviews to wide your vision on the learning ground.

By Patricia H F

Apr 5, 2022

In spite of being somewhat boring at the beginning, the way the ideas and information are presented by the professor grabs the attention right away. I wish they had taught this course when I was in my 20's before I started the university.

By Marilyn M

Jul 25, 2021

This course was engaging and has changed my life. I have realised I could have been more successful in my studies if I had used the techniques outlined. I encourage all students to study this course even if halfway through their studies.

By Rachel K

Apr 9, 2021

Really useful. Even though I've been out of school a long time, this course reminded me that learning is a lifelong tool, and one that needs to be kept in working order. I look forward to utilizing these techniques in my every day life.

By PANKAJ V M

Sep 28, 2020

Course gives you insight on various tools which help us how to concentrate on our study & develop ourselves to learn new things. Get to know very good techniques to form good habits to concentrate on study & as well as learn new subjects.

By Warren S

Jul 11, 2020

I highly recommend this course to anyone who struggles with procrastination and wants to improve their study habits. Although the course could be a bit more concise, it offers a lot of useful study strategies in a very comprehensible way.

By Phyo T

Jun 23, 2020

If you think you lost your way in your studying, you can't perform well in your learnings, this will be the course for you. You can get many motivations and studying tips from the course which will be surely be effective to your learning.

By Brian T

May 31, 2020

Great course. I greatly appreciate Dr. Oakley and Coursera bringing this free course to millions of people eager to learn new things. Life is a never ending journey of learning. I highly recommend this course for all ages and backgrounds.

By Graziela H d S

May 27, 2020

Course full of useful tips how to master your learning.

I highly advise to watch the videos and make notes, It might be useful later.

Barb and Terry are very knowlegde professionals which brought a lot of interesting content to this course.

By JT

May 21, 2020

Really enjoyed learning about some of the ways we can improve learning and how at times simple things i was doing was actually a disadvantage. A short course with a lot of good information and really enjoyed how they "chunked" the videos

By Andy C

May 18, 2020

This class teaches you some powerful techniques for learning more efficiently and enjoying it while doing so. It utilizes the taught methods during the course, which both helps you learn, and see how these methods can be used in practice.

By Greg M

May 2, 2020

This course was very clearly laid out and delivered. It includes a great balance of background concepts and relates them to real-world strategies and tools that immediately find their way into your day-to-day thought processes. Thank you!

By Fernando B

Jun 19, 2019

I was familiar with some techniques and not with others. Re-affirming the know ones, like Pomodoro, with new ones like the Memory Palace fills me up with confidence to continue learning and pushing the boundaries of what I can accomplish.

By William R M (

Apr 1, 2019

Outstanding!

I have a minute or so to summarize, so I will simply say that I believe what I learned in this course will provide significant value for years to come. Thanks to the instructors for an outstanding journey on learning to learn.