Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects is a self-paced online course delivered by Deep Teaching Solutions on Coursera. It costs about A$84 a month, takes about 20 hours, and awards a certificate of completion (paid (Coursera enrolment or Coursera Plus)).
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 1 / 2
- Provider
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 0.6 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 6.6 / 10
Provider learner rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 93266 ratings on Coursera course page, as at 2026-09-29
Key facts
| Cost | About A$84 a monthFree enrolment with limited access (first-module preview). Full course and certificate via paid enrolment or Coursera Plus. Coursera Plus is US$59 a month (7-day free trial) or US$399 a year, about A$84 or A$568. Financial aid available. AUD estimate at A$1 = US$0.70 (28 Sep 2026) |
|---|---|
| Time | 20 hours (provider stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | certificate of completion (paid (Coursera enrolment or Coursera Plus)) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Not stated |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:Teams and careers
Things to know
- Only the first module is free since Coursera ended audit in August 2025
- Coursera's 20 hours is an estimate (2 weeks at 10 hours)
Summary
One of the most popular online courses ever, teaching evidence-based techniques for learning new skills faster and beating procrastination. Useful for anyone who needs to keep reskilling as AI changes their job.
You will be able to
- Understand how the brain learns and switches between focused and relaxed thinking
- Break complex skills into manageable chunks
- Manage procrastination with practical techniques
- Improve memory and retention
- Build habits that support lifelong learning
Modules
- What is Learning?
- Chunking
- Procrastination and Memory
- Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential
Who it suits
Any working adult who needs to pick up new skills, including AI tools, efficiently and keep learning over a career.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Deep Teaching Solutions (instructors Dr Barbara Oakley and Dr Terrence Sejnowski)
- Hosted on
- Coursera
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Learning How to Learn free?
- No. It costs about A$84 a month as at our last check. Free enrolment with limited access (first-module preview). Full course and certificate via paid enrolment or Coursera Plus. Coursera Plus is US$59 a month (7-day free trial) or US$399 a year, about A$84 or A$568. Financial aid available. AUD estimate at A$1 = US$0.70 (28 Sep 2026)
- How long does it take?
- About 20 hours (provider stated).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, paid (Coursera enrolment or Coursera Plus).
- Who is it for?
- Any working adult who needs to pick up new skills, including AI tools, efficiently and keep learning over a career.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Not stated.
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