COURSE
Learn How to Learn
Learn faster, retain more, and make better use of the time you spend learning. This beginner-friendly, self-paced online course helps you build an evidence-based learning system you can use for any new skill, subject or certification.
Next start dates
Self-paced / Start anytime
Duration
20 hours
Course fee
CHF 190
Level
Beginner
Language
English
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn more effectively, whether you are studying for a qualification, developing new skills at work, changing careers, or learning something on your own.
It is also a strong fit for educators, trainers, HR and L&D professionals who want to refresh their understanding of how people learn and apply evidence-based methods in the learning experiences they deliver. Organizations can also use the course to give employees a practical foundation for continuous learning and upskilling.
Course requirements
No previous knowledge or experience is required. All you need is basic computer literacy and internet access. If possible, come with a skill or subject you want to improve so you can apply the techniques as you progress through the course.
Beginner friendly
The course introduces learning science in clear, practical language. You do not need a background in psychology, neuroscience or education to follow or apply the concepts.
Understand how learning and memory work
Understand how the brain processes and retains information, why passive review can create a false sense of progress, and which techniques help knowledge stick.
Take control of your learning
Use the plan, monitor and adjust cycle to identify ineffective habits, choose better techniques and adapt your approach based on what is actually working.
Build motivation that lasts
Understand why motivation changes, what shapes it, and how to create conditions that help you keep moving towards your goals when willpower drops.
Create your personal learning system
Bring everything together into a strategy that works for you. Organize your time and environment, reduce cognitive load and use digital tools, including AI, to support rather than replace your learning.
What you will learn
Learning content and methodology
Understand how learning works and turn it into practical strategies you can use beyond the course.
Key content
How learning and memory work
Strategies and habits of effective learners
The self-regulated learning cycle
The illusion of learning and effective study techniques
Building your personal learning strategy
Motivation, autonomy and belonging
Motivation, autonomy, competence and belonging
Learning environments and effective use of AI
Learning format
Fully self-paced online learning
Interactive digital learning modules
Expert insight videos
Hands-on activities and learning games
Personal audits and self-assessments
Reflection, scenarios and real-world examples
Quizzes with instant feedback
Why choose this course?
Learn by doing
Every lesson includes interactive activities that help you test your memory, examine your habits and put learning techniques into practice.
Build a system that works for you
Rather than following a one-size-fits-all study routine, you build a personal learning strategy around your goals, your time and what you want to learn.
Evidence-based, made practical
The course turns research-backed concepts such as cognitive load, metacognition, self-regulation and motivation into techniques you can actually use.
Use it for whatever comes next
The methods are not tied to one subject. You can apply them to a professional skill, certification, language or anything else you want to learn.
Developed with expert knowledge of learning science
Katerina Schenke
Learning Science Expert
Katerina is a learning science researcher with 15+ years of experience in learning and motivation. She has taught at UCLA and USC and conducted research at ETS on AI-powered learning products, language learning, and educational games. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from UC Irvine.
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