RS
Sep 7, 2015
I am a more effective learner as a result of this course. It has also, surprisingly, increased my enjoyment while learning. Thanks to Barbara and Terry for a well presented and informative production.
JS
Aug 14, 2017
I really appreciate the time these guys invested in this course and am willing to take it again if they re-explain some topics in order to refresh some things that with time haven't stayed in my mind.
By Samyajit S
•May 23, 2020
its a good course available on internet to understand the process of learning and memorizing things and i hope it will works for many those who want to study more effectively. thanks to Dr. Barbara Oakley for designing this course.
By James Y
•May 4, 2020
Very Informative course with a lot of useful tools to help learn and master anything. Some jokes and analogies fall a bit flat but overall solid course that can aid you in you're pursuit to study whatever you see fit in the future.
By Saksham J
•Apr 21, 2020
This course has provided me best tools and methods to learn anything faster, I would like to thank Barbara Oakley and Terry Sejnowski for training me and making me a better learner.
Thanks for teaching me "Learning How to Learn". :)
By Nitin P
•Jan 21, 2019
This is a very insightful course and we get to learn techniques which can be applied to all aspects of learning. If you are a forever learner, then take this course to be aware of methods that will make you be an efficient learner.
By maria c p p
•Jul 1, 2018
For me, it has been a wonderful experience doing this course. I've learned a lot on learning ,the teachers were very good and professional and the quality of the material was quite good too. I've loved been part of this. Thank you.
By Shawn L J L
•Jul 12, 2017
This course is very well-structured and provides evidence-based tips for learning how to learn more effectively. I highly recommend anyone who has a passion for learning (which is just about anyone on Coursera) to take this course.
By Yogeeshwar R
•Jul 2, 2017
Excellent Course. Taught me simple, yet effective ways to make learning anything easier. The tips given here are very intuitive and verifiable. Not to mention the animations and the examples made it seem like an interesting breeze.
By Alejandro Á
•Jan 16, 2017
El cerebro es el objeto de estudio más complicado en el universo que conocemos hasta ahora.
Si es que se busca lograr tener una mejor calidad de vida a través de aprender a utilizar dicho objeto, este curso es una excelente opción.
By Artem I
•Oct 30, 2016
Nowadays people are getting more and more busy. That is why it's important to use your time effectively with learning technics that really work. Another crucial thing: this course makes me more confident in chasing a new knowledge.
By CrinaCrina
•Sep 2, 2015
Great course, really useful for any new topic you would like to study. Funny written, with relevant examples. Also, the optional videos help a lot in understanding the practical approach and results of applying the course's theory.
By Michelle J
•Aug 25, 2015
The information learned really expanded my concepts of learning. I now understand some of my previous issues in learning. The videos and professors truly are experts in the field and make this course very engaging and entertaining.
By Mohamed S
•Feb 7, 2025
the course puts the things you feel they work in words and methods, it is well structured and progresses in a logical sequence , it has a lot of useful methods and warns you from a lot of traps that severely affect you performance
By Caitlin C
•Feb 24, 2023
Great course, definitely new ideas for me to improve my learning in here such as topics of chunking, pomodoro
effect, diffuse vs focused thinking. Barbara is a wonderful presenter and really makes you feel excited about learning.
By Kristina R
•Jun 11, 2022
I really learned a lot during this course, and I'm so thankful for the oppertunity to showcase what I learned, and also to meet other individuals who have the ssme thought's, and idea's as me. I'm very grateful thank you so much !
By Shyam S
•Sep 22, 2021
This course assisted me with developing my learning skills and how to tackle procrastination. It gave me a new perspective on giving tests. I also studied new learning methods about how to learn, which is all about in this course.
By Paulo G d C S
•Aug 3, 2021
Excelente curso. Abriu minha visão e mudou minha maneira de aprender. Já usei algumas técnicas aprendida no curso e posso afirmar que funcionam. Agradeço por terrem disponibilizado o curso na plataforma. Aconselho que todos façam.
By Carlos M R B
•Jun 27, 2021
im happy to finish this course but even more for learn, this technics will change my life, im studiying at universidad nacional de colombia and this knoledge going to help me to improve my skills and my results, thank yo so much!!
By Edward T
•Jun 9, 2021
The most helpful course I ever found. It fixed my procrastination problem and gave me so much help thanks to the learning techniques. It takes it further by including stuff I've never considered like diffuse mode. Highly recomend.
By Victor P
•Apr 15, 2021
Why oh why was this not around during my school days. I remember wishing someone could show me the way to an efficient study/learning method. Seems like I got my wish at 37, so it's never too late. Great course and easy to follow!
By Susan T
•Feb 16, 2021
Excellent class! I have learned so much about how to help myself from procrastinating and how to chunk material, along with the best way to study. This is a class that everyone needs to take!! Thank you so much Barbara & Dr Terry!
By Grace K
•Feb 3, 2021
I learned a lot more than I thought I would have. I am known to be someone who does not study, and this course has made me think twice, along with giving me so many helpful tips that I could've used with my past academic struggles
By enomikoy
•Jan 17, 2021
Very entertaining and useful course! It helps you understand the way your brain works in order to use that knowledge at any learning process you go through. The professors were also very kind and articulate. I highly recommend it!
By Arif B
•Nov 20, 2020
I liked how the materials is presented, and the content is mind-blowing for me and will catapult my understanding of some list of subjects and projects that I want to do. Farewell and don't forget to always combat procrastination!
By Anuj K K
•Aug 21, 2020
This is the best course I have taken till date. The instructors are awesome. They had brought up the ideas and techniques for effective learning. They showed that LEARNING IS FUN AND ENJOYABLE. I recommend this course to everyone.
By Yuliana
•Jun 30, 2020
This course has taught me how to learn in better ways. Procrastination is my biggest problem and using the Pomodoro technique helps me to deal with procrastination. Thank you for the team. This course give me a lot of new insight.